If Kali Uchis had listened when she was told to only sing in English so her music would be more marketable, the artist might not be the star she is today. In a new cover story for Billboard, Uchis revealed that she was told earlier in her career to pick …
Read More »Latin Music Reached Record $490.3 Million Revenue in First Half of 2025: RIAA
In case Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl wasn’t indication enough, Latin music continues to grow at an exponential rate in the United States. On Friday, the Recording Industry Association of America revealed that Latin music generated $490.3 million in revenue during the first half of 2025 — marking …
Read More »Los Bukis Are 'Closing a Cycle' With Two Final Shows. Is This a Farewell?
It’s early in October, and the members of Los Bukis are looking as sharp as ever in coordinated wine-colored suits and sleek black shirts, accessorized with matching gold necklaces and flashy belts that recall their glory days dominating radio in the Eighties and Nineties. Their agenda today? Announcing two more …
Read More »Wilmer Valderrama, Gina Torres Rally Behind New Org Turning Latino Innovation Into Political Power
A new Latino organization wants to harness the power of culture to drive political change. Rolling Stone can exclusively announce on Wednesday the launch of Maremoto, an organization dedicated to amplifying Latino stories and turning influence into impact, founded by community organizer Jess Morales Rocketto. “Maremoto was born from a …
Read More »Melissa Barrera, Tonatiuh, More Stars Stand Up for Immigrant Rights in PSA With Dolores Huerta
Hollywood rising stars Melissa Barrera and Tonatiuh are joining forces with Latin music heavyweights Los Tigres Del Norte and Chiquis for an American Friends Service Committee-led PSA campaign to champion the contributions of Latino immigrants in the United States. Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal the PSA campaign, titled “Immigrants Make …
Read More »Gloria Estefan, Tigres Del Norte, Carín León, More Stars Will Perform at 2025 Latin Grammys
The Latin Grammys have announced their first cohort of performers. On Tuesday morning, the Latin Recording Academy revealed that Pepe Aguilar, Gloria Estefan, Los Tigres Del Norte, Carín León, and 2025 Person of the Year Raphael, among others, will play during the Nov. 13 ceremony in Las Vegas. Along with …
Read More »Late Juan Gabriel Takes Center Stage in 'I Must, I Can, I Will' Docuseries
He’s inspired the fashion of Harry Styles, admired by Omar Apollo, and celebrated as one of the greatest songwriters to ever come out of Mexico. Now, Juan Gabriel will take centerstage — and narrate his own story — in a new Netflix documentary titled I Must, I Can, I Will, …
Read More »Bomba Estéreo and Carlos Vives Celebrate the Sacred City of Santa Marta With 'La Samaria'
Bomba Estéreo and Carlos Vives are paying homage to the beauty of Santa Marta, Colombia’s beloved Caribbean city. On Thursday, Vives and Li Saumet released “La Samaria,” accompanied by a vibrant video celebrating the 500th anniversary of Santa Marta and its rich cultural heritage. “This song means a lot to …
Read More »Mexican Star Hoyer Dives Into His Roots on Debut Album
Hoyer is ready to introduce everyone to his world. The Mexican American star, known for his production credits on Danna’s Childstar, released his experimental pop album, titled Hoyer, on Wednesday night. “Each song on Hoyer is a reflection of where I’ve been and what’s shaped me — from the rhythms …
Read More »Jay Dee Chases the American Dream (and Stardom) in 'Clika' Trailer
The American Dream hits different in the first trailer for Clika. On Thursday, Sony Pictures and Rancho Humilde launched the trailer for the film starring Herencia de Patrones’ Jay Dee as a fruit picker chasing fame in the world of música mexicana. “In Yuba City, I’ve been picking fruit for …
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