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How one of America's oldest Latin radio programs keeps finding its groove

Nelson Rodriguez enriches the experience of listening to Latin music by sharing detailed insights and historical context with his audience.

Apple Music expands its live radio offerings with three new stations

Apple Music expands live radio with three new free stations, hosted by renowned artists, enhancing its diverse music offerings.
#music-festivals

La Dona headlines Encuentro del Canto Popular at the Chapel

The Encuentro del Canto Popular remains a significant Latin music festival, celebrating community and culture since 1982, despite early financial struggles.

Festival La Onda: Here are 8 great Latin music acts to catch at the big event

Music fans can enjoy the new Latin music event Festival La Onda in Napa, which complements the BottleRock Napa Valley festival.

La Dona headlines Encuentro del Canto Popular at the Chapel

The Encuentro del Canto Popular remains a significant Latin music festival, celebrating community and culture since 1982, despite early financial struggles.

Festival La Onda: Here are 8 great Latin music acts to catch at the big event

Music fans can enjoy the new Latin music event Festival La Onda in Napa, which complements the BottleRock Napa Valley festival.
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#musica-mexicana

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. It was a good year for musica Mexicana

Música Mexicana is the most streamed Latin genre in 2024, reflecting global growth and popularity.
Peso Pluma maintains significant influence in the genre with chart-topping albums and global streaming success.

Ad of the Day: Whimsical Apple film shot on iPhone celebrates Latin American culture

Apple's 'Shot on an iPhone' campaign merges Latin music and Loteria in the short film 'Suerte'.

Becky G reprises headline tour Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo

Becky G announces her Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo Tour, celebrating her roots and showcasing her evolution in the music industry.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. It was a good year for musica Mexicana

Música Mexicana is the most streamed Latin genre in 2024, reflecting global growth and popularity.
Peso Pluma maintains significant influence in the genre with chart-topping albums and global streaming success.

Ad of the Day: Whimsical Apple film shot on iPhone celebrates Latin American culture

Apple's 'Shot on an iPhone' campaign merges Latin music and Loteria in the short film 'Suerte'.

Becky G reprises headline tour Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo

Becky G announces her Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo Tour, celebrating her roots and showcasing her evolution in the music industry.
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#music-festival

Meet the 8 Noche de Cumbia acts bringing the tropics to Hollywood

Noche de Cumbia brings together traditional and modern cumbia artists to celebrate the genre's rich history and ongoing evolution in Latin music.

Yet another big California music festival is canceled

Bésame Mucho Los Angeles festival canceled less than a month before it was set to take place.

Here's who's performing at the De Los music showcase at SXSW

SXSW showcases emerging artists
Latin music rising stars at SXSW

Meet the 8 Noche de Cumbia acts bringing the tropics to Hollywood

Noche de Cumbia brings together traditional and modern cumbia artists to celebrate the genre's rich history and ongoing evolution in Latin music.

Yet another big California music festival is canceled

Bésame Mucho Los Angeles festival canceled less than a month before it was set to take place.

Here's who's performing at the De Los music showcase at SXSW

SXSW showcases emerging artists
Latin music rising stars at SXSW
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#collaboration

Inspired by African sounds, Rafa Pabon pushes the boundaries of urbano

Creating music can be spontaneous and collaborative, leading to the birth of innovative and meaningful songs.

In Conversation With MJ Nebreda - KALTBLUT Magazine

MJ Nebreda's 'Corazón Vol. 1' explores love and identity through innovative collaborations, establishing her as a distinctive voice in Latin music.

The Linda Lindas recruit "Weird Al" Yankovic for new clown-themed song "Yo Me Estreso"

The Linda Lindas' new single "Yo Me Estreso" combines Latin music styles with pop-punk elements.

Inspired by African sounds, Rafa Pabon pushes the boundaries of urbano

Creating music can be spontaneous and collaborative, leading to the birth of innovative and meaningful songs.

In Conversation With MJ Nebreda - KALTBLUT Magazine

MJ Nebreda's 'Corazón Vol. 1' explores love and identity through innovative collaborations, establishing her as a distinctive voice in Latin music.

The Linda Lindas recruit "Weird Al" Yankovic for new clown-themed song "Yo Me Estreso"

The Linda Lindas' new single "Yo Me Estreso" combines Latin music styles with pop-punk elements.
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Latin music superstar Becky G brings big concert tour to Bay Area

Becky G is touring for her album Encuentros, with a concert in San Jose on November 21.
#festival-la-onda

Festival La Onda 2025 Lineup: Marco Antonio Solis, Carin Leon, Grupo Firme, Banda MS, More | KQED

Festival La Onda celebrates Latin music and culture while highlighting the contributions of Latino and Indigenous workers in Napa Valley.

Festival La Onda returns to Napa with superstar blockbuster lineup for 2025

The 2025 Festival La Onda features a diverse lineup of top Latin music stars in downtown Napa, promising an exciting musical experience.

Festival La Onda 2025 Lineup: Marco Antonio Solis, Carin Leon, Grupo Firme, Banda MS, More | KQED

Festival La Onda celebrates Latin music and culture while highlighting the contributions of Latino and Indigenous workers in Napa Valley.

Festival La Onda returns to Napa with superstar blockbuster lineup for 2025

The 2025 Festival La Onda features a diverse lineup of top Latin music stars in downtown Napa, promising an exciting musical experience.
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#pop-culture

Remember this banger? Thalia's saintly 'Gracias a Dios' and sinful dance

Thalía's '90s hit 'Gracias a Dios' showcases a unique blend of ska and pop while exploring themes of sin and devotion.

El Chapo's former lawyer Mariel Colon launches music career

Mariel Colón combines her law background and music aspirations, using her association with El Chapo to launch her career as 'Mariel La Abogada.'

Remember this banger? Thalia's saintly 'Gracias a Dios' and sinful dance

Thalía's '90s hit 'Gracias a Dios' showcases a unique blend of ska and pop while exploring themes of sin and devotion.

El Chapo's former lawyer Mariel Colon launches music career

Mariel Colón combines her law background and music aspirations, using her association with El Chapo to launch her career as 'Mariel La Abogada.'
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#fuerza-regida

Fuerza Regida gets why the Grammys were slow to find it: 'It took a while for Mexican music to be cool'

Fuerza Regida's expansion into mainstream recognition may lead to Grammy nominations after their recent success and the rise of corridos tumbados.

Fuerza Regida's experimental 'Pero No Te Enamores' debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Latin Albums chart

Fuerza Regida's album 'Pero No Te Enamores' debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and No. 23 on the Billboard 200, showcasing their success and risk-taking approach.

Fuerza Regida's 'Don't Fall in Love Fest' Brings Mexican Music and Hip-Hop to San Bernardino | stupidDOPE

Fuerza Regida launches the Don't Fall in Love Fest, showcasing a mix of Mexican music and hip-hop for an exciting cultural celebration.

Fuerza Regida gets why the Grammys were slow to find it: 'It took a while for Mexican music to be cool'

Fuerza Regida's expansion into mainstream recognition may lead to Grammy nominations after their recent success and the rise of corridos tumbados.

Fuerza Regida's experimental 'Pero No Te Enamores' debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Latin Albums chart

Fuerza Regida's album 'Pero No Te Enamores' debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and No. 23 on the Billboard 200, showcasing their success and risk-taking approach.

Fuerza Regida's 'Don't Fall in Love Fest' Brings Mexican Music and Hip-Hop to San Bernardino | stupidDOPE

Fuerza Regida launches the Don't Fall in Love Fest, showcasing a mix of Mexican music and hip-hop for an exciting cultural celebration.
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#san-francisco

Latin Sundays at The Music City Underground Live Bands and DJ Sets

Music City SF offers an immersive Latin music experience featuring live bands and DJs across multiple genres.

Boombox Happy Hour

Boombox Happy Hour offers a free, vibrant mix of music and community every 1st Wednesday from 6-9pm at Pop's Bar.

La Pinata: Free Latin Party & DJ Night | Mission

DJ Clave mixes classic Latin music with EDM every 4th Thursday, creating a vibrant party atmosphere.

Latin Sundays at The Music City Underground Live Bands and DJ Sets

Music City SF offers an immersive Latin music experience featuring live bands and DJs across multiple genres.

Boombox Happy Hour

Boombox Happy Hour offers a free, vibrant mix of music and community every 1st Wednesday from 6-9pm at Pop's Bar.

La Pinata: Free Latin Party & DJ Night | Mission

DJ Clave mixes classic Latin music with EDM every 4th Thursday, creating a vibrant party atmosphere.
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Watch Sheila E. Seamlessly Blend Salsa, Jazz and Funk Behind NPR's Tiny Desk

Sheila E. showcases her musical versatility and genre-blending skills in her first salsa album during NPR Music's 'El Tiny' takeover.

Luciane Dom at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Luciane Dom's music uniquely blends Afrobeat, urban jazz, and Latin influences, connecting feminism and empowerment.

The songs we can't stop playing on repeat

Alt.Latino blends classics and new music from Latin America, celebrating both historical and contemporary influences.
#live-performance

Karol G Performs "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" at 2024 MTV VMAs: Watch

Karol G showcased her latest single at the MTV VMAs, captivating the audience with her energetic performance.

Rita Payes: Tiny Desk Concert

Rita Payes blends traditional Spanish music with contemporary jazz, reflecting deep family roots.

Morat in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Morat's music blends folk-pop with Americana and Latin influences, creating an infectious and fun sound.
Their sound is described as having a boy-band vibe with a grown-up Latin sensibility and sexiness, perfect for romantic settings.

Karol G Performs "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" at 2024 MTV VMAs: Watch

Karol G showcased her latest single at the MTV VMAs, captivating the audience with her energetic performance.

Rita Payes: Tiny Desk Concert

Rita Payes blends traditional Spanish music with contemporary jazz, reflecting deep family roots.

Morat in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Morat's music blends folk-pop with Americana and Latin influences, creating an infectious and fun sound.
Their sound is described as having a boy-band vibe with a grown-up Latin sensibility and sexiness, perfect for romantic settings.
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#jhayco

Don't Even Think of Making Jhayco Write in a Studio

Jhayco combines various musical influences to create a distinct sound and maintains direct involvement in his creative process.

With 'Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),' Jhayco's releases his most ambitious album to date

Jhayco's new album 'Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)' emphasizes artistry over commercial success, showcasing his evolution in the reggaeton genre.

Don't Even Think of Making Jhayco Write in a Studio

Jhayco combines various musical influences to create a distinct sound and maintains direct involvement in his creative process.

With 'Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),' Jhayco's releases his most ambitious album to date

Jhayco's new album 'Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)' emphasizes artistry over commercial success, showcasing his evolution in the reggaeton genre.
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Meridian Brothers' New Form of Latin Music

Meridian Brothers by Eblis Álvarez exemplifies the fusion of various strands of Latin music, creating a vibrant cultural narrative.
The significance of inherited music as both personal and cultural artifacts is emphasized throughout the narrative.
from Los Angeles Times
3 months ago

Latin Grammys 2024: Edgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G top this year's nominations

Édgar Barrera leads the 2023 Latin Grammy nominations, showcasing versatility and collaboration in Latin music's evolving landscape.

Bad Bunny and Karol G Are Most Nominated Artists for Latin Grammys

Latin music has transformed into a global phenomenon, aided by streaming, with diverse artists leading nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards.

Man fatally stabbed in Brooklyn identified as Michael Edwards, 52

Events in New Jersey on September 15 will celebrate Hispanic culture and community through festivals, music, and activities in Red Bank and Linden.
#collaborations

Julieta Venegas in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Julieta Venegas is a multi-talented artist with seventeen instruments to her credit and numerous prestigious music awards.

Kali Uchis shares new Spanish-language album Orquideas: Stream

Kali Uchis has released her new album Orquídeas, her second album in Spanish.
The album features collaborations with artists such as El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro.

Julieta Venegas in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Julieta Venegas is a multi-talented artist with seventeen instruments to her credit and numerous prestigious music awards.

Kali Uchis shares new Spanish-language album Orquideas: Stream

Kali Uchis has released her new album Orquídeas, her second album in Spanish.
The album features collaborations with artists such as El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro.
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'It feels so much like home': 6 L.A. parties that'll take you to another part of the world

¡BAILE! is a vibrant dance party in L.A. that fuses Latin and global music genres, creating an inclusive cultural experience for all attendees.

2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents "Jesus DiAz Y Su Qba" (SF)

Jesús Díaz is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban percussion and Latin music in the Bay Area, influencing the scene for decades.
#music-industry

Ivan Cornejo's Mexican American Heartache

The rising importance of streaming platforms and the growing significance of Latin music within the American recording industry.

Kali Uchis Drops ORQUIDEAS PARTE 2 | stupidDOPE

Kali Uchis released ORQUÍDEAS PARTE 2, a deluxe edition adding KAYTRANADA's remix of "Young Rich & In Love" and three new tracks, maintaining her versatile and innovative style.

People are used to devouring things really quickly': has TikTok killed the video star?

Music video viewership stats have been a significant indicator of success in the industry.
K-pop and Latin music have dominated music video viewership, while Anglo-American pop is seeing a decline.

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians | amNewYork

Karol G is the first Latina to be named woman of the year at the Billboard Women in Music awards.
Karol G has been breaking barriers in the music industry, including winning a Grammy in the best musica urbana category and having the first Spanish-language album by a female artist reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Ivan Cornejo's Mexican American Heartache

The rising importance of streaming platforms and the growing significance of Latin music within the American recording industry.

Kali Uchis Drops ORQUIDEAS PARTE 2 | stupidDOPE

Kali Uchis released ORQUÍDEAS PARTE 2, a deluxe edition adding KAYTRANADA's remix of "Young Rich & In Love" and three new tracks, maintaining her versatile and innovative style.

People are used to devouring things really quickly': has TikTok killed the video star?

Music video viewership stats have been a significant indicator of success in the industry.
K-pop and Latin music have dominated music video viewership, while Anglo-American pop is seeing a decline.

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians | amNewYork

Karol G is the first Latina to be named woman of the year at the Billboard Women in Music awards.
Karol G has been breaking barriers in the music industry, including winning a Grammy in the best musica urbana category and having the first Spanish-language album by a female artist reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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#peso-pluma

What's Next for Regional Mexican Music?

Peso Pluma's collaboration with Eslabon Armado became a massive success and reached No. 4 on the Hot 100.
Regional Mexican music has become the fastest-growing genre in the Latin-music market.

The 8 Latin acts we are excited to check out at SXSW

Latin music's increasing presence at prestigious music festivals like South by Southwest
Notable Latin music acts gaining global recognition and success

What's Next for Regional Mexican Music?

Peso Pluma's collaboration with Eslabon Armado became a massive success and reached No. 4 on the Hot 100.
Regional Mexican music has become the fastest-growing genre in the Latin-music market.

The 8 Latin acts we are excited to check out at SXSW

Latin music's increasing presence at prestigious music festivals like South by Southwest
Notable Latin music acts gaining global recognition and success
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from Los Angeles Times
6 months ago

La Lom got its start at the Roosevelt Hotel. It's now opening for Vampire Weekend

La Lom band established their sound at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, blending Latin music and classic folk, releasing their debut album on August 9th.
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