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Mon Laferte has signed a record deal with Sony Music Latin, the company tells Billboard. In this “new phase” of the Chilean singer-songwriter’s career, Sony Music will continue to “enhance” her legacy and international visibility, according to the label. The Grammy-nominated artist is currently on her Live Nation-produced Autopoiética tour in the United States, taking […]
Just days after releasing sophomore studio album Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, Grupo Frontera has unveiled dates for its upcoming tour, set to kick off Aug. 2 in Las Vegas. The Mexican-American group, known for megahits such as “No Se Va” — the Morat cover that catapulted them to stardom — “Tulum” and “un […]
Christian Nodal, one of the most sought-after artists worldwide within the booming regional Mexican music scene, has announced his Pal Cora Tour 2024 in the United States. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The mariacheño superstar will kick off his 25-date arena tour in Seattle on Sept. 11, which […]
Venezuelan singer and songwriter Danny Ocean will launch his first wide U.S. tour on September 13. Ocean’s Reflexa Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, and will play theaters or similar venues in 24 other U.S. cities, including Denver, Los Angeles and Boston, before winding down at Miami’s FPL Solar Amphitheatre on Nov. 2.
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This is Ocean’s biggest U.S. tour by far since he catapulted to fame in 2016 with the surprise hit single “Me Rehuso.” Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday (May 14) at 10 a.m. local time, and general onsale launching on Friday (May 17) at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.
The Reflexa tour takes its name from the album Reflexa, released earlier this year on Atlantic/Warner, a collection of dance/pop tracks with some urban beats and Ocean’s distinctive, chill vibes.
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Find all the dates for Ocean’s 2024 North American tour below:
Sept. 13 — Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Sept. 14 — Vancouver, BC @ The Centre
Sept. 15 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Sept. 18 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Sept. 20 — Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Sept. 21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Sept. 22 — San Francisco, CA @ Masonic
Sept. 27 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Sept. 28 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Sept. 29 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Oct. 3 — San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
Oct. 4 — Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
Oct. 5 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Oct. 6 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Oct. 10 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Oct. 12 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Oct. 18 — Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Oct. 20 — Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Oct. 24 — Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Oct. 25 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Oct. 26 — Washington DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Oct. 27 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
Oct. 31 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
Nov. 1 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Nov. 2 — Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheatre

Peso Pluma, Junior H and Eslabon Armado’s new song, “La Durango,” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll. In a poll published on Friday (May 10) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard’s Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Mexican artists’ […]
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.
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Maluma Celebrates His Hits
This week, Maluma shared a photo in celebration of his 24 No.1 Billboard hits on the Latin Airplay chart. “This isn’t I arrived and made it big. This takes years,” he captioned the photo. The Colombian artist’s first No. 1 entry on the chart arrived in 2015 with “Borro Cassette,” where it topped the chart for 38 weeks. His longest-leading title was this 2020 “Hawai (Remix)” with The Weeknd, spending 45 weeks at No. 1; whereas his latest No. 1 title is “Según Quien” with Carin León. See Maluma’s celebratory post below:
Karol G’s Foundation Launches “The Calm Corner”
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In honor of Mental Health Month, Karol G‘s “Con Cora Foundation” launched its new initiative “Rincón de la Calma” (The Calm Corner). The project, in partnership with Glasswing International, will establish safe and private spaces within educational institutions in Latin American cities including Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; San José, Costa Rica; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
“This initiative arises from the need to provide students with tools to manage the impact of stress and trauma on physical health, as well as their ability to manage emotions, behaviors, and learning,” Valentina Bueno, executive director of the Con Cora Foundation, said in a press statement. “We are proud to join forces with Glasswing International in creating these spaces that foster an environment of mutual support and personal growth in the educational sphere.”
Joaquina’s Sweet Fan Encounter
Earlier this week, Joaquina — best new artist at the 2023 Latin Grammy — shared a sweet encounter she had with a fan in Spain. In a video posted on Instagram, she explained that her fan’s parents DM’ed her asking her to visit their restaurant, where they wanted to surprise their daughter on her 10th birthday with a visit from the Venezuelan singer. Without hesitation, Joaquina accepted and documented the wholesome moment. “I love you so much Cami,” the artist captioned the pic. “Thank you and your beautiful family for having me 😭 This made me very happy (btw the cake was delicious).”
Latinos at the Met Gala
Bad Bunny attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
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Spanish-language musicians were strongly represented at the 2024 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6). Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Jennifer Lopez, Omar Apollo, and Cardi B all strutted the coveted fashion runway, celebrating this year’s theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Karol G exuded fairy-like charm with elf ears, Bad Bunny captured whimsy with his goat-like shoes, and Shakira turned heads in a strapless Carolina Herrera gown with a dramatic cape.
Motherhood can inspire a number of profound changes, not only personally but also artistically. For many singers, becoming mothers affects their creative approaches, priorities and overall messages.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner — the second Sunday of May in the United States and other countries, May 10 in Mexico — new mothers in Latin music enlighten us on how motherhood has inspired their creativity.
(See also our list of “25 Latin Songs to Celebrate Mother’s Day”.)
This year, for example, Kali Uchis released Orquídeas, her fourth studio album. The production pays homage to Colombia’s national flower, which symbolizes beauty and resilience, but is also a celebration of femininity in which the artist shares her reflections as a new mother. Uchis revealed her first pregnancy with longtime partner, rapper Don Toliver, in the music video for her double track “Tu Corazón Es Mío” / “Diosa.”
Another touching story comes from Colombian couple Greeicy and Mike Bahía, who chose the music video for their 2022 single “Att: Amor” as a tender announcement of their impending parenthood. The song’s refrain, “Whenever there’s love, we’ll be witnesses of the most beautiful creation,” resonates with their fans.
Cazzu, another key figure in the contemporary Latin music scene, caused buzz when she announced that she was expecting her partner Christian Nodal’s child. During a concert at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, she dramatically dropped her white coat to show her baby bump, turning her performance into a personal moment.
Below, Kali Uchis, Yuridia, Greeicy and more women in Latin music share how motherhood has expanded and deepened their creative process, in their own words.
Additional reporting by Ingrid Fajardo and Jessica Roiz.
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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 albums from artists such as Camilo, Joss Favela, Peso Pluma and Grupo Frontera, to name a few. Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma teamed up with Junior H and Eslabon Armado for “La Durango.” The three artists’ collaboration cements regional Mexican music’s commitment […]
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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Grupo Frontera, Jugando Que No Pasa Nada (Grupo Frontera)
Grupo Frontera has unleashed its sophomore studio album, Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, which loosely translates to “pretending that nothing’s wrong.” The 12-track set remains faithful to Frontera’s signature stamp — both lyrically and sonically — heartbreak songs backed by captivating cumbia, tejano, and Norteño melodies, and even dabbling in country music in “Echándote de Menos.” Most notable, however, are its star-studded collaborations: In “Por Qué Será” with Maluma, the artists open up about rejection and unrequited love; in the Nicki Nicole-assisted “Desquite,” they bring back the tribal guarachero sound; then there’s the highly anticipated “Los Dos,” in collaboration with Morat, which first garnered buzz on social media. On the set, we also find the previously released singles “Quédate Bebé” and the Christian Nodal-assisted “Ya Pedo Quien Sabe.” The latter reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Regional Mexican Airplay chart this week, marking the Texas-based group’s eighth No. 1 on the chart. — JESSICA ROIZ
Camilo, Tres (Sony Music Latin/Hecho A Mano)
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Singer-songwriter Camilo continues to display his musicality with a new release from his studio, El Taller Creativo: the most recent in the Un, Dos, Tres series of EPs. In the most recent installment, Camilo delves into different genres, from the cumbia “Misión Imposible” (where he plays the accordion while wishing his partner good luck in his search for someone better than him: “But you’re not going to find yourself/ Lo what do you have with me”) to the fusion of merengue with African rhythms “Amor de Extranjeros.” He also presents a new version of his 2018 song, “Corazón de Hojalata”, transforming it into a tropical ballad. (Regarding this last song, he shared on his social media: “It is a song that I wrote at a time when I was unable to find God. I felt like my heart was made of tin, until I let myself be found and it creaked.”)
Each song is accompanied by a music video recorded at Camilo’s studio in Miami. The Colombian artist is preparing for his Nuestro Lugar Feliz tour through several cities in the United States, such as Los Angeles and Miami, as well as in Europe, including Madrid and Paris. — LUISA CALLE
Peso Pluma, Junior H, & Eslabon Armado, “La Durango” (Double P Records)
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In “La Durango,” the powerhouse alliance of Peso Pluma, Junior H and Eslabon Armado meld their talents with ease, crafting a rich song with a laid-back-yet-assertive tumbado vibe. The track features blaring horns that intertwine with nonchalantly delivered verses, portraying the artists’ journey to success and the celebratory lifestyle that follows. “Loyalty is what I seek/ And easy money I accumulate”, Eslabon frontman Pedro Tovar boasts. The title itself hints at the rugged Dodge Durango, perhaps symbolizing the artists’ robust ascent in the regional Mexican music scene. This música mexicana trinity demonstrates that their combined force is not just a fleeting alignment, but a formidable fusion of talent that sets the bar high for genre contemporaries. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Joss Favela, Mis Compas Vol. 1 (Sony Music Latin)
The Regional Mexican singer-songwriter delivers an eclectic six-song EP where he masterfully fuses his signature norteño and mariachi with hip-hop (“Cuando Llegue El Día” ft. Gera MX), sierreño (“Somos” with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) and banda (“Con Todo Respetillo” with Luis R. Conriquez). In essence, Mis Compas Vol. 1 is a celebration of música mexicana’s rich culture, one that thrives on the different sounds, subgenres and generations that makeup regional Mexican today.
The A-list roster of collaborators, which also includes Yuridia, Banda MS and Codiciado, allows Favela to exist in multiple worlds at once, while still staying true to the basics of regional Mexican and the good lyricism that has defined his career. “This is a project with pure friends with whom I’ve had the opportunity to work previously, whether composing songs for them, producing for them, or doing something together,” Favela says in a statement. “And now coming together to do duets is something that I personally treasure a lot.” — GRISELDA FLORES
Ryan Castro, EL Cantante del Ghetto (Ryan Castro/Sony Music Colombia)
Castro’s highly anticipated debut album, El Cantante del Ghetto, is not only a reflection of the qualities that have catapulted the Colombian artist to the top of the charts, but also serves to showcase the culture of his Pedregal neighborhood in Medellín. The 18-track collection includes the previously released “Quema” with Peso Pluma, “Ghetto Star,” “Rich Rappers” with Rich the Kid, and most recently, “El Cantante Del Ghetto” with Coque and La Eterna. The latter is a salsa track that pays tribute to Puerto Rican legend Héctor Lavoe with a heartfelt tribute to his roots, modest upbringing and the vibrant community of his hometown.
The set also includes collaborations with Arcangel, Ñengo Flow, Yandel, Jowell y Randy, Zion, Myke Towers, Totoy el Frio and Blessid. El Cantante del Ghetto portrays a testament to the transformative journey of the artist, from his humble beginnings of street busking to global stardom. The music is influenced by classic reggaetón, dancehall and trap, making it timeless. — INGRID FAJARDO
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“You got a presence, bud.”
That line from episode four in Palm Royale couldn’t be more fitting when describing Ricky Martin‘s character in the Apple TV+ series. While those words are actually told to the Puerto Rican star’s character, Robert Diaz, they also perfectly describe just how much Martin stands out in a cast that includes Hollywood stars Carol Burnett, Laura Dern and Kristen Wiig.
“I feel very lucky to be part of such a wonderful project,” the Grammy-winning artist tells Billboard via Zoom. Adding that what was key to nailing such a multi-layered character like Robert was silence. “What I mean by silence is the time I spent with my script and the secrets that have make him very powerful. Also, obviously, the challenges that he has as a man who needs to hide his reality back in the 60s. It’s something that gave me a lot of strength and I used every emotion, from fear, uncertainty, the fear of being rejected, I used all those dark emotions and I think that helped me create a strong, powerful character.”
Set in the 1960s in Palm Beach, Fla., Martin gives life to Robert, a bartender at the high society club Palm Royale, and Norma’s (Burnett) loyal companion/caretaker. He’s best described as stoic and a fierce protector of his friends (although they may not be the best of people) — and while he may come off as cold and indifferent towards others at the beginning, he’ll win your heart over episode after episode, as he allows vulnerability and transparency to take centerstage. Robert is also a gay man who struggles with his sexual identity and, in a powerful scene with Wiig and Dern, he says, “I just want to be a person.”
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“An acting coach told me once, ‘Actors can’t lie, you just gotta wear the shoes of the character that you’re portraying and act exactly like you would behave in any situation.’ To just be honest, transparent and hope for the best, and that’s what I’ve done with this character,” adds Martin, who will be the first openly gay Latin artist to headline LA Pride in the Park, which will return to the Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 8.
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If you’ve followed the Latin superstar’s career since the beginning — which launched in the early 1980s as a member of the wildly popular boyband Menudo — you’ll know that Palm Royale is not Martin’s actoral debut. In fact, he’s been acting since he was 15 with roles in Spanish-language soap operas, on General Hospital and, in 2017, he landed a key role in Ryan Murphy’s The Assassination of Gianni Versace – American Crime Story. But doing Palm Royale hit different and ignited a fire to keep acting.
“First time I was in front of a camera, I was 15 years old — it was a very beautiful l time,” he recalls. “Obviously later on music did its thing, and I cannot deny the power of music in my life, and it’s something I’ll always be forever grateful for. But at the end of the day I’m a storyteller… I will tell you a story through music or a script — I’ll make it mine. I’ll share with you what I’m feeling. This fluidity of storytelling is fascinating and I’m addicted to it so hopefully I’ll be doing more of this because I just love what I feel.”
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Apple has yet renew the series for a second season, but the series’ ending definitely leaves plenty of room for imagination. In the season finale, Robert is shot in a crossfire. In the last minutes of episode 10, he’s lying on the ground fighting for his life.
“My cell phone is on fire,” Martin says with a smirk. “Everybody is crying, they’re asking what’s going to happen next, will there be a second season, but that’s the beauty of this show. At the end of every episode there’s a massive cliffhanger, and I think the tentacles that are left in this story, it can go in so many directions.”
All episodes of Palm Royale are streaming now on Apple TV+.