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If we’re going to talk snubs and surprises at the Grammys, let’s address the big Latin elephant in the room.
There was very little Latin presence at this year’s Grammy awards. Only three Latin names – Edgar Barrera, Gustavo Dudamel and 123 Andrés – were nominated in non-Latin categories (for songwriter of the year (non-classical), best orchestral performance and best children’s musical album, respectively). The first nomination is a major look, perhaps explained by the fact that this is a relatively new category with a fresh perspective.
And the latter two won – not entirely unsurprising, given Dudamel’s stature and new appointment as the director of the New York Philharmonic. The best children’s album win for 123 Andrés was the most poignant, a sign that the more innocent children’s music perhaps has less barriers.
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As for the show itself, only 10 to 12 awards of the 91 total are typically given out during the telecast. In his post Grammy column, Bob Lefsetz wrote, “Now if I want to be honest, a lot of other genres were recognized in the pre-show, but unless you won an award, or are related to or work with the winner, no one knows and no one cares. They won’t put this music on the telecast, it’s not broad enough.”
I beg to differ. First, many categories are given out in the pre-telecast simply because only a handful of awards are given out on air. There are many others that many people care about.
When it comes to the Latin music categories historically, however, they have hardly ever made the telecast – despite the fact that Latins now represent nearly 20% of the U.S. population, and that Spanish is the second most-consumed language in music in the country. But, the Grammys aren’t about representation, right? If that were the case, we would be advocating for Latin nominees in every category of the awards, because, well, we’re 20%. But that’s not it.
The Grammys are about quality, and cultural and artistic impact. That’s why the absence of Peso Pluma – a catalyst for the revival of an entire musical genre that has impacted the charts and American consciousness, and whose music is downright dazzling — in the general categories was so jarring.
The Mexican music superstar’s absence was especially conspicuous in the best new artist category. He was eligible among 405 new artists who competed for those eight slots, but he was not nominated. In fact, only two other artists who perform in Spanish have ever been nominated for best new artist – Rosalía in 2019 and Anitta in 2022, and neither artist won.
Why was Karol G considered good ratings fodder – the stadium headliner was seated at the front of the room and received her award for best música urbana album on air, after all — but was still shut out of any non-Latin category? This, despite the fact that she ended the year at No. 23 on Billboard’s year-end top artists chart, her Mañana Será Bonito was a top 20 album on Billboard’s year-end chart, and she played to sprawling sold-out crowds all year.
Clearly, despite all the positive moves towards diversifying the Recording Academy’s voting body, members are still resisting the concept of including music in Spanish as part of the mainstream. In the entire history of the Grammys, only one album in Spanish has ever received an album of the year nomination: Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Tí in 2023. The last Spanish-language song nominated for song of the year or record of the year was “Despacito” in 2018. It didn’t win in either category, but it got the chance to compete. The importance of those opportunities to participate in the competition cannot be overlooked.
Ironically, the first-ever record and song of the year winner, back when the awards launched in 1959, was an Italian-language song, Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare).” Then in 1964, the Stan Getz/Astrud Gilberto version of “The Girl From Ipanema” won record of the year. Los Lobos’ hit cover version of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” was nominated for both record of the year and song of the year in 1988, and Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was nominated in those same two categories in 1999 (although Martin’s smash was mostly in English). That’s an awfully short list across 60-plus years, and yet we remain unable to even consider Spanish-language music as a real option in the Big Four.
Yesterday, a major Latin recording artist told me, “How come we never get nominated in the main categories? It makes me really angry.”
It doesn’t make me angry. Just sad.
Leila Cobo is Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin and Español.
In the nascent days of 2019, a transformative wave of música mexicana was underfoot. Spearheaded by the rebellious strains of corridos tumbados, pioneered by Natanael Cano, this regional style began to take over the internet, and by the end of that year, the Billboard charts. Amid this burgeoning movement, a poignant counterpart emerged: sad sierreño. As música mexicana evolves, it continues to unfold into new and captivating configurations.
The latest installment of SoundCloud‘s SCENES documentary series, titled SCENES: Música Mexicana and released today (Feb. 7), captures that essence. Presented by Toyota and directed by Elías López-Julián Burgueño, it features Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Xavi, and Conexión Divina — some of the artists at the forefront of this new revolution. Each, in their own way, encapsulates the spirit of música mexicana, a scene that has grown exponentially since 2019.
As a Mexican-American journalist from the border who once played in a mariachi band, witnessing and helping document this cultural evolution feels deeply personal. Just as the new regional Mexican movement was emerging, I had started a role leading Latin music curation at SoundCloud. So I happily accepted when the platform invited me to participate and narrate this installment of SCENES.
Ivan Cornejo
Julian Burgueño
Cornejo — who graced the cover of Billboard in January — is the embodiment of this new era taking shape. As a young trailblazer who has infused sierreño music with emo-like lyrics and an electric guitar, he leads an evolving soundscape, heralding a chapter where tradition meets contemporary soul.
DannyLux, whose streams surged sevenfold following his breakout album, Las Dos Caras del Amor (2021), according to SoundCloud, represents the transformative power of sierreño music. Conexión Divina shatters traditional barriers as a pioneering queer female group in the genre, representing a shift towards inclusivity and diversity. Xavi, Billboard’s January Latin Artist on the Rise, whose single “La Diabla” continues to dominate the Hot Latin Songs chart, further showcases the global appeal of regional Mexican music with his own strain of tumbados románticos.
Behind this seismic shift is SoundCloud, a platform where these artists first found their voice and audience. “We’re thrilled to elevate Mexican-American artists who are proud of their culture and are deeply impacting communities worldwide,” says U.S. brand partnerships director at SoundCloud, Andrea Ropp. “This partnership is a testament to SoundCloud and Toyota’s shared vision of empowering artists whose passion for their community and determination to push boundaries are leading them to new heights.”
DannyLux
Julian Burgueño
Echoing this sentiment, Alex Chau, brand media manager at Toyota Motor North America, shares, “The creation of this first Latino-focused docuseries with SoundCloud aligns organically with Toyota’s commitment to supporting emerging artists and championing music discovery. These artists are taking the genre to new heights, elevating Latino culture and their community through their sounds.”
“Entire scenes and genres of music have been birthed on our platform, and tastemakers within the industry continue to look to SoundCloud to identify what’s next in music,” adds SoundCloud’s CEO, Eliah Seton. “The regional Mexican music scene is another case study on why tomorrow’s mainstream music trends are emerging first on SoundCloud. We’ve been following RMX (regional Mexican) for years and we’re thrilled to continue propelling the artists and scene into the limelight.”
Conexión Divina
Julian Burgueño
Whether a lifelong fan of música mexicana or newly curious, there’s something profoundly moving in witnessing the growth of a genre that’s as dynamic as the people it represents. The artists’ stories, as showcased in the docuseries, testify the power of passion, community, and innovation.
As Billboard has been reporting, regional Mexican music isn’t having a moment, it’s been a movement.
Watch the full documentary above.
Past SCENES include SoCal Soul, plugg, PC Music, East African Underground and more.
Xavi
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You won’t have to wait till Sunday to watch Grupo Frontera‘s cameo in Nissan’s Super Bowl ad starring Saturday Night Live breakout Marcello Hernandez.
The 60-second commercial released on Monday (Feb. 5) features Hernandez retelling the riveting story about his unexpected, yet adventurous journey while test-driving the latest Nissan Pathfinder. Just as he hits the road, Hernandez gets calls from his abuela (grandma), sister and uncle asking him — and the Nissan salesperson as his co-pilot — to pick them up. So, they do.
“From the dealership to the mountains, desert and beach, Hernandez and the salesperson make their way through this epic adventure, the Pathfinder navigates various terrains while thrilling everyone across all generations of the family,” an official description of the ad reads.
As he’s telling this nail-biting story in a diner, Grupo Frontera pops up from a booth nearby and asks Hernandez to keep narrating his epic adventure. “Qué? No, sigue, sigue (What? No, keep going, keep going),” the group orders.
The ad will air on TelevisaUnivision on Sunday, Feb. 11, as part of the networks’s Super Bowl 2024 broadcast for Spanish-language viewers.
Univision will also broadcast a pre-kickoff performance — featuring a special performance by Puerto Rican star Myke Towers — presented by Nissan, which will air on Univision at 4 p.m. ET Sunday from the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
“At Nissan, we’re always looking for ways to deeply connect with our customers,” said Marisstella Marinkovic, chief marketing Ooficer, Nissan U.S, in a statement. “We’re using the nation’s biggest game day to air an in-language spot that reignites the love of Nissan among bicultural Latinos, who comprise many of our customers. From our partnership with TelevisaUnivision, to the Latino talent and the director we casted, we brought music and sports together to create a thrilling in-language and in-culture experience.”
“This is a significant moment for TelevisaUnivision, and we’re excited for Nissan to debut their Spanish-language creative to our audience,” added John Kozack, executive vice president of multimedia sales at TelevisaUnivision. “Latinos are an economic powerhouse, and this national stage provides the perfect opportunity for brands like Nissan to reach this fast-growing demographic – and further our goal of showcasing the value and importance of in-language and in-culture advertising to this consumer base.”
Watch Nissan’s Super Bowl ad above featuring a cameo from Grupo Frontera.
Breakout star Xavi is hitting the road with the 2024 Poco A Poco Tour, his first trek in the U.S.
The 19-year-old Mexican-American singer/songwriter is set to kick off the 24-date stint on March 28, starting with two stops in Mexico. On April 2, he begins his American stint in Los Angeles at the Roxy Theatre, making stops in Seattle, Portland, Phoenix and Las Vegas and wrapping up in San Antonio on May 12. The “La Diabla” singer is also slated to perform at Sueños Music Festival in Chicago on May 25.
The tour announcement comes on the heels of Xavi’s rapid rise in the music industry thanks to his signature tumbados románticos. Xavi signed with Interscope Records in 2021, and in 2023, he released a summer EP titled My Mom’s Playlist — a tribute to his mother that features covers of Latin pop and rock en Español classics she loved — reflects his deep-rooted family values.
At the end of December, Xavi debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 with not one, but two entries: “La Diabla” and “La Víctima,” which have since peaked at No. 22 and No. 55, respectively. His global appeal is further evidenced by his presence on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, with “La Diabla” reaching the top five on both.
He’s also spent eight weeks atop Billboard’s Latin Songwriters thanks to songs like “La Diabla” and previously released singles including “La Víctima,” “Poco a Poco” with Dareyes De La Sierra and “Modo DND” with Tony Aguirre.
Earlier this year, Xavi signed with WME for global representation in all areas.
Pre-sale tickets go live Wednesday (Feb. 7) via Seated.com. Public on-sale for tickets will be available on Friday (Feb. 9) through Xavi’s official website.
See 24 dates for his first tour below:
March 28, Auditorio BlackBerry, Mexico City, MexicoMarch 30, Teatro Diana, Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoApril 2, The Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles, CAApril 5, Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WAApril 6, Roseland Theater, Portland ORApril 7, Knitting Factory, Boise, IDApril 11, Arcata Theatre Lounge, Arcata, CAApril 12, Ruth Finley Theater, Santa Rosa, CAApril 13, The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CAApril 14, Freemont Theatre, San Luis Obispo, CAApril 18, Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside CAApril 19, The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA April 21, The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CAApril 26, Fox Theater, Bakersfield, CAApril 27, House of Blues Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NVApril 28, The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, UTMay 1, The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZMay 2, The Rialto Theatre, Tucson, AZMay 3, La Hacienda Event Center, Midland, TXMay 5, The Plaza Theatre, El Paso, TXMay 9, Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OKMay 10, House of Blues Dallas, Dallas, TXMay 11, House of Blues Houston, Houston, TXMay 12, The Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX
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Karol G’s first Grammy victory at the 66th annual Grammy Awards (Feb. 4) marks a pivotal moment in her booming career.
Adorned in a light greyish blue gown — her signature long pink hair complementing her ensemble — the celebrated superstar was visibly elated to earn the Grammy for best música urbana album with her groundbreaking 2023 release, Mañana Será Bonito. “Que viva Colombia,” shouted Maluma, her fellow genre peer from Medellín, after Christina Aguilera presented Karol G as the winner.
Already a recipient of five Latin Grammy Awards and four Billboard Music Awards, this Grammy win adds a significant accolade to her collection. Her acceptance speech was a heartfelt reflection of her journey, expressing overwhelming happiness, nervousness and excitement about standing amongst the musical legends she has long admired.
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“Hi everybody, my name is Karol G. I am from Medellín, Colombia. This is my first time at the Grammys, and this is my first time holding my own Grammy,” said Karol during her acceptance speech. “I’m super happy, I’m super nervous, I’m super excited to be in front of so many legends that I admire and respect. This is such a beautiful thing. My album has given me the best memories in my life, my whole life!
“My fans that came and enjoyed my album, and got motivation and inspiration with me, and heal with me. Thank you so much, I promise to give you my best, always, and I hope this is the first of many. So thank you everybody,” she said before shouting out Tainy and Rauw Alejandro, who were up against her in the category.
Regarded as one of this generation’s most influential figures in Latin music, Karol G’s Grammy testifies her profound impact on the music industry. Beyond her numerous awards, she has been honored with the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music and the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. She has also broken five Guinness World Records.
Karol G won the Grammy Award for best música urbana album on Sunday (Feb. 4) for her historic Mañana Será Bonito, the first set by a female-artist in Spanish to top the Billboard 200, also crowned in November as album of the year at the Latin Grammys.
“This is my first time at the Grammys and this is my first time holding my own Grammy,” the Colombian star said after receiving her trophy from presenters Maluma and Christina Aguilera. “This is such a beautiful thing. My album has given me the best memories in my whole life. My fans that came and enjoyed my album, they get motivation and inspiration with me and heal with me. Thank you so much, I promise you to give you my best always. I hope that this is the first [Grammy] of so many.”
Karol’s award was the only one from the Latin categories announced during the televised ceremony. The rest, along with most of the night’s trophies, were presented a few hours earlier at the Grammy’s Premiere, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and streamed on live.Grammy.com.
There, Peso Pluma — who was not nominated for the 2023 Latin Grammys — became a Grammy-winning artist when he received the award for best regional Mexican music album (including Tejano) for Génesis.
The Mexican star was not there to accept his golden gramophone for the set, which shook the music world with hits such as “Rosa Pastel” with Jasiel Núñez and “Lady Gaga” with Gabito Ballesteros and Junior H and made history on the Billboard charts. Peso won in a category that this year was dominated by female veterans such as Lila Downs and Ana Bárbara.
Gaby Moreno, who gave a sublime performance during the event accompanied by El David Aguilar, won the award for best Latin pop album for her folk-style work X Mí (Vol. 1). “I’m having an out-of-body experience,” she said, excited as she accepted her trophy. “This was an acoustic album I made last year with songs that are very dear to me from previous albums.”
In the category of best Latin rock or alternative album there was a tie, and the winners were two Grammy darlings: Colombian rocker Juanes for his raw and introspective Vida Cotidiana, and Natalia Lafourcade for her heartfelt and formidable De Todas Las Flores. “Thank you, my God. Thank you, music,” said the Mexican singer-songwriter in a mix of English and Spanish. “Music is my boss and she has taught me that … we have to take care of our inner garden. This album has healed me so much.” She ended with, “Mom, Dad, Mexico, let’s go!” Meanwhile, Juanes did not attend the ceremony.
In a somewhat surprising triumph, for the second consecutive year, Rubén Blades won a Grammy for an album that was not nominated for a Latin Grammy: Siembra: 45th Anniversary (Live at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, May 14, 2022), with Roberto Delgado and Orquesta. The prominent Panamanian musician, who last year won best Latin pop album for Pasieros with Boca Livre, triumphed this time in the best tropical Latin album category, which included Carlos Vives, Omara Portuondo and Grupo Niche — who all won at the Latin Grammys in November.
Only one Latin American artist was nominated this year in a main category: prolific Mexican songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera, who was competing for the non-classical songwriter of the year award for his work for stars such as Don Omar, Grupo Firme, Karol G, Christian Nodal and Grupo Frontera. The award, announced during the premiere, went to Theron Thomas.
The Grammy for best Latin jazz album went to Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo for El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2. The Colombian duo 123 Andrés, composed of Andrés Salguero and Cristina Sanabria, who are married, won the award for best children’s music album for We Grow Together Preschool Songs. And Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel won the award for best orchestral performance as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for “Adès: Dante.”
Several Latin American artists competed in the global music categories, including Mexico’s Silvana Estrada, Cuba’s Cimafunk and Peru’s Susana Baca.
Below, all the 2024 Grammy winners (and nominees) in the Latin music, global music and Latin jazz categories.
Best Latin Pop Album
La Cuarta Hoja, Pablo AlboránBeautiful Humans, Vol. 1, AleMorA Ciegas, Paula ArenasLa Neta, Pedro CapóDon Juan, MalumaWINNER: X Mí (Vol. 1), Gaby Moreno
Best Música Urbana Album
SATURNO, Rauw Alejandro
WINNER: MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO, Karol G
DATA, Tainy
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
MARTÍNEZ, CabraLeche De Tigre, Diamante EléctricoWINNER (tie): Vida Cotidiana, JuanesWINNER (tie): De Todas Las Flores, Natalia LafourcadeEADDA9223, Fito Paez
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Bordado A Mano, Ana BárbaraLa Sánchez, Lila DownsMotherflower, Flor De ToloacheAmor Como En Las Películas De Antes, Lupita InfanteWINNER: GÉNESIS, Peso Pluma
Best Tropical Latin Album
Voy A Ti, Luis FigueroaNiche Sinfónico, Grupo Niche y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de ColombiaVIDA, Omara PortuondoMIMY & TONY, Tony Succar, Mimy SuccarEscalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así, Carlos VivesWINNER: Siembra: 45o Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022), Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Best Latin Jazz Album
Quietude, Eliane EliasMy Heart Speaks, Ivan Lins with the Tblisi Symphony OrchestraVox Humana, Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big BandCometa, Luciana Souza & Trio CorrenteWINNER: El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2, Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo
Best Global Music Performance
“Shadow Forces,” Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily“Alone,” Burna Boy“FEEL,” Davido“Milagro y Desastre,” Silvana Estrada“Abundance in Millets,” Falu & Gaurav Shah (featuring PM Narendra Modi)WINNER: “Pashto,” Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain featuring Rakesh Chaurasia “Todo Colores,” Ibrahim Maalouf featuring Cimafunk & Tank and the Bangas
Best Global Music Album
Epifanías, Susana BacaHistory, BokantéI Told Them…, Burna BoyTimeless, DavidoWINNER: This Moment, Shakti
Best Children’s Music Album
Ahhhhh!, Andrew & PollyAncestars, Pierce Freelon & Nnenna FreelonHip Hope For Kids!, DJ Willy Wow!Taste the Sky, Uncle JumboWINNER: We Grow Together Preschool Songs, 123 Andrés
Best Orchestral Performance
WINNER: “Adès: Dante,” Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)“Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Four Pieces,” Karina Canellakis, conductor (Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra)“Price: Symphony No. 4; Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony,” Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)“Scriabin: Symphony No. 2; The Poem of Ecstasy,” JoAnn Falletta, conductor (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra)“Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring,” Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
In an evening that celebrates the best in music, Gaby Moreno stood out at the 64th annual Grammy Premiere Ceremony on Sunday (Feb. 4) as a performer and winner.
The Guatemalan singer/songwriter, alongside Mexican artist El David Aguilar, offered a rendition of “Luna de Xelajú” that was nothing short of mesmerizing. The set not only showcased Moreno’s exquisite vibrato, but also paid homage to the rich heritage of Latin American folk music.
Dressed in a silky purple gown, with Aguilar in a brown suit and tie, the duo, each wielding steel-string acoustic guitars, brought to life the whimsical charm of “Luna de Xelajú.” Their performance, underscored by the gentle accompaniment of a grand piano and a symphony providing subtle background layers, left the audience in awe — most notably, the host. “Guys that’s one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard,” songwriter Justin Tranter said after the performance. “Her voice is so beautiful.”
This statement preceded a momentous occasion for Moreno, as shortly after she was announced the winner of the best Latin pop album for her folk-driven X Mí (Vol. 1) project.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Moreno described her Grammy-winning experience as surreal. “I’m having an out-of-body experience,” she said with a gigantic smile, holding her new Grammy. “Thank you so much, Recording Academy. I want to thank my family, my mom and my sister who flew from Guatemala to be here with me. I want to thank my incredible team from Cosmica Artists, Gil Gastelum, Mariana Puente, Isaac, Nana, Reese, Grecia — too many, oh my goodness.”
Moreno continued, “This was an acoustic album that I did last year with songs that are really dear to me from previous albums.” She went on to name all the behind-the-scene producers and sound engineers who contributed to the making of the album before adding in Spanish with a wispy voice, “I want to dedicate it to all my people in Guatemala, what a thrill, thank you so much!”
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.
Gente de Zona as Kings of Carnaval Miami
Kiwanis Club of Little Havana unveiled the official event schedule for Carnaval Miami 2024. Joined by Kiwanis board members and sponsors, the organization’s president Pablo Lau announced during a press conference on Wednesday (Jan. 31) that this year’s Kings of Carnaval Miami is Latin Grammy-winning duo, Gente de Zona. The longtime event consists of live music, paintings, crafts, photography and jewelry for a cultural experience. Carnaval Miami 2024 officially kicks off on Feb, 10 and will wrap a month later with the Calle Ocho Music Festival, which will include a special performance by Gente de Zona.
For the entire Carnaval Miami 2024 schedule, visit www.carnavalmiami.com.
In the Summers gets special award at Sundance
The film In the Summers, directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio, with artists Residente (who made his actoral debut) and Leslie Grace as part of the cast, won a special award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The movie, which follows two sisters who navigate their “loving but volatile father” during summer visits in New Mexico, according to an official film description, was awarded the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize. Exile Content Studio is behind the award-winning film.
Los Bukis are headed for Vegas
Los Bukis announced a headlining residency in Las Vegas, set to kick off Friday, May 3, at the Dolby Live at Park MGM. According to a press release, the 15-date stint will make history as the first-ever full Spanish-language residency on the Las Vegas Strip. Presented in partnership with Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, Los Bukis: The Las Vegas Residency will offer fans a more intimate concert experience in the 5,200-seat entertainment venue.
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Billboard‘s Latin editors are highlighting nine Afro-Colombian artists, both veterans and newcomers you might not know, but should, including Lido Pimienta, Mauro Castillo, and more. Check out the list here.
Latin love songs to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit
We’ve officially entered the most romantic month of the year, and in honor of the season, Billboard has put together a list of the best Latin love songs, according to editors. Ranging from ballads (“Bésame Mucho”) to regional Mexican songs (“Te Presumo”) and romantic vallenato (“Volví a Nacer”), the list of swoon-worthy tracks features classics (old and new) that have soundtracked multigenerational Latin households for decades.
The list also includes tracks such as Intocable‘s “Sueña,” the norteño song that spent 13 weeks atop Billboard‘s Regional Mexican Airplay chart; as well as Maná’s achingly beautiful “Eres Mi Religión; Karol G‘s emotional “Ocean” and Juanes‘ rock ballad “Es Por Ti,” which earned the Colombian singer-songwriter record of the year and song of the year at the 2003 Latin Grammys.
Here, see the 30 romantic songs that made our list, which you should consider adding to your Valentine’s Day-themed playlist.