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Billboard is excited to partner with Pinterest to reveal an exclusive board featuring editorial content curated by Billboard’s editors. The boards, brought to you by Pinterest, aims to showcase the multifaceted nature of Latin music, highlighting both its traditional roots and the journey that has resulted in Latin music genres being among the most popular in the world.
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Latin music is known for its ability to evoke emotion and capture the essence of its culture. From the passionate rhythms of salsa to the heartfelt ballads of bachata and the infectious beats of reggaetón, each genre tells a story of its own.
The boards offer a comprehensive look at Billboard’s prominent role in supporting Latin music’s global explosion. Each sub-genre will have its own unique board, composed of Pins featuring content from Billboard’s archive.
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Fans can look forward to original photography, behind-the-scenes video, and other content from events like Billboard Latin Music Week and Billboard Latin Women in Music.
These exclusive editorial boards are more than just a showcase of music; they represent a celebration of identity, creativity, and the power of cultural expression. Pinterest’s visual discovery platform is perfect for this project, allowing users to explore, save, and share their favorite moments from Latin music culture effortlessly.
“These boards provide a beautiful and vibrant snapshot of Latin music through history and today. We are so proud to highlight the rich versatility of Latin music and all its genres through Pinterest’s unique visual platform, which provides a completely different discovery experience. We’re eager to expand Latin music’s reach even more,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin content and Español.
Billboard and Pinterest’s partnership not only brings visibility to Latin music but also fosters community engagement. Users on Pinterest can immerse themselves in the distinct styles and personalities of each subgenre, as well as discover emerging talents who are redefining the boundaries of Latin music.
“We are thrilled to partner with a world-renowned publication like Billboard to bring Pinterest users an exclusive look into the distinct styles and personalities of Latin music genres, as well as offering them the opportunity to discover emerging talents,” said Nadine Zylstra, Pinterest’s Global Head of Programming and Originals.
“Pinterest is a platform for inspiring content, and it’s so special that Billboard has opened their archives so that half a billion users on Pinterest can discover their iconic collection of covers, red carpet looks, photoshoots and events photography.”
As users explore these boards, they are invited to dive into the narratives behind the music, gaining a deeper appreciation for the Latin music diaspora and its enduring impact on the global stage. Get ready to experience Latin music like never before.
Shakira officially made her Copa America debut during the final match’s halftime show on Sunday (July 14). In the midst of the Argentina vs. Colombia game, the Colombian global star took the Hard Rock Stadium by storm with a medley of old and new hits.
Presented by Verizon, the superstar, dressed in a metallic silver skirt and halter top, kicked off the performance singing “Hips Don’t Lie.”
“Te Quiero, Colombia!” (I love you, Colombia), she chanted in the middle of the song. Accompanied by a group of dancers—female and robots alike—she continued with “Te Felicito,” “TQG,” and “Puntería,” where she also flaunted her flawless dancing skills.
On TV, the soccer field showcased large 3D wolves and floating gems, all representing her new era.
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Shak has taken center stage at many renowned sports events including the World Cup, Davis Cup, NBA All-Star, and Super Bowl, but this marks her first performance at the oldest international soccer tournament.
“Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL, previously said in a statement. “Her songs are sung and danced to in every corner of the planet, turning her art into a global phenomenon that crosses borders and is enjoyed by millions of people. We are sure that her performance at the Copa América USA 2024 will enhance the message of healthy passion and unity through sport.”
Ahead of her performance, fellow colleague Karol G performed Colombian’s national anthem, and Abel Pintos performed Argentina’s national anthem. Feid and Maluma were also amongst the other music stars present at the match.
In the United States, Copa América 2024 is broadcast in Spanish on Univision, TUND, and UniMás, and the match is available on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream and TUND’s streaming platforms. Plus, the halftime show can be seen on FOX, Fubo Sports, Fox Sports App, FOXsports.com, TyC Sports Internacional, and FOX Sports 1.
After a more than one-hour-long delay due to a mass of non-ticket holders forcing themselves into the stadium on Sunday (July 14), the 2024 Copa America final match — where Argentina and Colombia face each other on the field for the championship trophy — officially began at 9:15 p.m. ET. Explore See latest videos, charts […]
Karol G is set to sing Colombia’s national anthem at the 2024 Copa América final tonight (Sunday, June 14), and Abel Pintos will sing for Argentina. Their performances will be ahead of Shakira‘s anticipated halftime show at the Argentina-Colombia match in Miami, Florida. Though Karol G’s appearance was apparently meant to be a surprise, the […]
Now in its 25th year, the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) reaffirms its role in showcasing exceptional music from the Americas and Spain. This year, the event was held over five days, Tuesday through Saturday (July 9-13), and featured a plethora of established Latin stars and promising emerging artists.
Attendees were treated to a wide variety of Latin alternative music, from hip-hop to urban, indie rock and flamenco. Coming to Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on Wednesday (July 10) were Tijuana punk rocker Bruses, Colombian tropipop star Fonseca and Romani flamenco singer Israel Fernández, among others. For Saturday (July 13), LAMC once again partnered with the annual SummerStage series to collaborate with the traveling BRESH event, the “most beautiful party in the world,” according to its slogan.
S.O.B.s once again held the LAMC acoustic showcase, featuring Cheo (formerly of Amigos Invisibles), Henry D’Arthenay (of La Vida Bohème), Sebastián Llosa and others. And DROM organized several days of performances with showcases by Sony, Warner, BMI’s Indie and Sounds From Spain in Manhattan’s East Village. Performers included Bratty, J Noa, Marcelo Rubio, NSQK, Karina Sofia, Marcelo Rubio, and more.
During the day, the LAMC hosted a wide variety of panels, with topics like “Wonder Women of Latin Music,” “25 Years of LAMC: Latin Music’s Past, Present & Future,” “The Business of Songwriting,” a Q&A with Fonseca hosted by Billboard‘s Leila Cobo, a Q&A with Residente hosted by Rolling Stone‘s Julyssa Lopez, and more.
Below, Billboard Español compiles some of the most outstanding performances you could see at LAMC 2024, including from DARUMAS, Chicocurlyhead, Twanguero, Bruses, Maruja Limón and more. The list is in alphabetical order.
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Karol G’s Mañana Será Bonito Livestream
Karol G is set to wrap her history-making Mañana Será Bonito World Tour on July 23 in Madrid. For the closing, the Colombian superstar announced that she will livestream the concert on her YouTube channel for all her fans around the world to watch.
In an emotional post on Instagram that she shared on Friday (July 12), Karol wrote in Spanish, “The time has come to close an unforgettable chapter in our lives. This album, more than songs, has been a journey of overcoming, of desire, of motivation and a band-aid for the soul. Every stadium we stepped in vibrated with the beautiful emotions that each one of you brought and we had the opportunity to fill thousands of hearts around the world. We are about to have the last concert of this tour and yes, it is hard to say goodbye to something that has meant so much to all of us, but the time has come and I want us to celebrate together! This July 23rd, our last concert, we will broadcast it through my YouTube channel, in real time, so that EVERYONE, anywhere in the world, can watch it and celebrate this beautiful thing we built together.”
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Below, watch the sweet video, which features Iker, who was part of her original Mañana Será Bonito tour announcement:
Chiquis Marries Emilio Sanchez
“To infinity and beyond,” Chiquis captioned the photos from her wedding. The Mexican-American star shared with her more than six million followers on Instagram photos from the ceremony where she and her longtime partner, photographer Emilio Sanchez, officially became husband and wife. Chiquis looked stunning in a strapless white wedding gown and wore a long veil. Sanchez also shared the photos with the caption: “Thats my WIFE.” The two announced they were engaged last year.
Shakira at Copa América
After rumors that Shakira would perform at Copa América’s final match, the Colombian superstar has been officially confirmed to perform on Sunday (July 14), where Argentina and Colombia will play for the championship. Shakira will sing during halftime of the match, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where some 54,000 people are expected to attend. Her song “Puntería,” featuring Cardi B, is the official song of TelevisaUnivision’s 2024 Copa América CONMEBOL coverage.
“Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” said Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL, in a statement. “Her songs are sung and danced to in every corner of the planet, turning her art into a global phenomenon that crosses borders and is enjoyed by millions of people. We are sure that her performance at the Copa América USA 2024 will enhance the message of healthy passion and unity through sport.”
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Billboard was present at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards and Conference for a one-hour long conversation on how artists can optimize their relationship with the global music publication. Moderated by Colombian journalist Lina Caceres, Billboard‘s assistant editor, Latin, Jessica Roiz and social media manager, Latin, Ingrid Fajardo were present at the event on Wed. (July 10) in Punta Canta, Dominican Republic to talk about the editorial and social aspects of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español, as well as the do’s and don’ts of how to make a formal pitch. During the masterclass, Roiz and Fajardo also talked about the importance of using social media to grow your music, investing and believing in your art, and building a solid fan base in your country, first and foremost. Spectators in the crowd included aspiring artists, managers, journalists, and the Heat Latin Music Awards founder and 2023 Billboard Latin Power Player, Diana Montes.
From left: Lina Caceres, Jessica Roiz and Ingrid Fajardo
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This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists such as Jasiel Nuñez, Ivan Cornejo, J Balvin, Omar Montes, Las Villa and more. Mexican rising artist Jasiel Nuñez, signed to Peso Pluma’s Double P Records, has unleashed “Made In Paris,” which fuses traditional corrido elements with an […]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard’s Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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J Balvin & SAIKO, “Gaga” (Sueños Globales/UMG Recordings)
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J Balvin’s second single from his upcoming album is a total departure from the first single “Polvo de Tu Vida,” with Chencho Corleone, which was powered by a hypnotizing reggaetón drum. The Colombian hitmaker’s new offering, titled “Gaga,” is a club-ready track that thrives on electronic head-bobbing beats. For this new single, Balvin recruits Spanish reggaetón and trap singer SAIKO. The song encapsulates the vibe that Balvin is going for in his new album, Rayo — set to drop Aug. 9, as announced by Billboard. The set, he teased, will sound more like a house party than a collection of songs, and “Gaga” is definitely a party-starter. — GRISELDA FLORES
Omar Montes & Rels B, “YOTULOKO” (Sony Music Latin)
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Omar Montes and Rels B — two of Spain’s breakthrough stars — have joined forces on “YOTULOKO” (which means “yo tu loco,” “I’m your crazy” in English). Produced by Tunvao and co-penned by Montes, Rels, and Estefano Berciano Garduño, “YOTULOKO” is a conceptual tune that takes listeners to an imaginary island. The sensual reggaetón track fuses captivating flutes and the melodic voices of both Spanish acts. “Yo tu loco, mami yo tu loco” (“I’m your crazy, baby, I’m your crazy”), they chant in a repetitive chorus that could potentially go viral on social media. An accompanying music video directed by David Fernández, a.k.a. “Mowlihawk” in Marbella, Spain, features the two stars’ bromance, as well as the captivating sceneries of their native country. — JESSICA ROIZ
TIMØ, “Superpoder” (Universal Music Latino)
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Colombian band TIMØ releases “Superpoder,” its new pop-rock single that invites us to believe again with the purity and naivety of when we were children. The melody begins as an acoustic ballad with soft guitar chords, and gradually transforms into a vibrant Latin pop. The lyrics, nostalgically recall the time of childhood when life was simpler, and easier to believe that many things are possible. “I want to believe again in fairies, in heroes and in giant dreams / that there will never be anything more important/ than being with family on a Sunday afternoon.” TIMØ shares an emotive video of the song accompanied by images of the Colombian soccer team on their social media. — LUISA CALLE
Jasiel Nuñez, “Made in Paris” (Double P Records)
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Following his successful collaborations with Peso Pluma (“Me Activo,” “Rosa Pastel”), Jasiel Nuñez returns with “Made in Paris,” where he showcases his meteoric rise and penchant for Parisian fashion. Co-produced with Ernesto Fernández, the track infuses traditional corrido elements with an urbano flair, reflecting the Guadalajara newcomer’s lifestyle transformation to the top. Marking a significant shift from the stark visuals of “0 Sentimientos,” which featured the singer atop a desolate snowy mountain, the music video for “Made In Paris,” in contrast, captures his luxurious life — complete with high-stakes poker and rides in private helicopters, underscoring his high-flying status. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
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Valentino Merlo and The La Planta hold steady atop the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “Hoy,” their first partnership, rules the July 13-dated ranking for a second week. As the song rose 2-1 the week prior (list dated July 6), Argentinian Merlo became the youngest act to score a No. 1 since the chart […]
Fonseca‘s 2023 Viajante Tour was an “ambitious” and “incredible” celebration of his 20-year career, spanning across Latin America, the United States and Europe. But the intensity of the trek also led to one of the most distressing moments he has ever experienced.
The Latin Grammy-winning Colombian singer-songwriter, whose vocal quality has been described by maestro Juan Luis Guerra as that of a “nightingale,” faced a terrifying moment when he began having problems with his voice.
“It was very crazy because I would start to sing and when I went high, I would hit a certain note where air would come out and not voice,” Fonseca shared publicly for the first time during a Q&A with Billboard‘s Leila Cobo at the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) on Thursday (July 11) in New York City. “And what’s worse is that I realized this in the middle of the tour — we still had about 18 shows to go in the U.S. and then 10 more in Europe.”
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During a visit to a laryngologist in Miami, he said, a polyp was found on his vocal cords. With insufficient time to treat it due to the imminent continuation of the tour, he had to make changes to the arrangements of his songs and take as much care of himself as possible.
“I did the tour. It was tough. I did exercises. I lowered the key of the higher songs, but the feeling of knowing that you have that, feeling it when you are singing, and also thinking, ‘Is this something that will affect me? Will this not go away?’ Oh, that was crazy!” he continued. “When I finished the tour, I went for another check-up in Bogotá, and the polyp had grown.”
With rest and with therapy, Fonseca and his doctors finally managed to make the polyp disappear. Now, he takes more care of his voice, among other things by using a nebulizer and doing warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after each performance.
“[The Viajante Tour] was very ambitious, it was incredible, but it also left me with the lesson that, at the end of the day, it’s about going to sing. So when you put so much intensity into the voice, there is wear,” the artist said.
On the eve of the Q&A, Fonseca had given a concert at SummerStage in Central Park, where he showed total control of his voice. He also celebrated Colombia’s goal against Uruguay in the Copa América semifinal from the stage. (Colombia won and will now face Argentina in the final this Sunday.)
On Thursday, during the conversation with Cobo at the 25th edition of LAMC, the creator of hits such as “Te Mando Flores,” “Eres Mi Sueño” and “Arroyito” also indulged the audience with a snippet of “Ven,” first a cappella and later accompanied by his guitarist Jairo Barón.
The Latin Alternative Music Conference is taking place this week in Manhattan with panels, interviews, concerts, and more. For a full calendar of events, click here.