NPR Music is kicking off its Latinx Heritage Month celebrations with a Latin music icon. Colombian star Juanes stopped by Tiny Desk — renamed “El Tiny” for the next several weeks — to perform a medley of his hits, including a new take on his track “La Luz” and a …
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Nicky Jam has now joined a cohort of reggaetoneros pledging their support for Donald Trump — even if the former president doesn’t seem to know who he is. On Friday night, the Puerto Rican musician joined Trump onstage in Las Vegas to endorse him, but the former president misgendered him …
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Sérgio Mendes, the pianist who gifted the world with the most famous version of the Brazilian classic “Mas Que Nada,” died on Thursday. Born in 1941, Mendes was a 20-year-old musician when he first arrived in the U.S. to perform at a historic Carnegie Hall concert that brought many bossa …
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The Colombian-born, Mexico-based singer-songwriter Elsa Y Elmar spent the last two years writing and recording new music. When she finally had a collection of songs ready go, she sat back and tried to determine exactly what she’d created. “I called up my friend, who is a philosopher and visual artist, …
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Elena Rose isn’t afraid to manifest greatness. On Thursday night, the Venezuelan American pop star and songwriter shared the video for an acoustic, gospel reimagining of her song “Me Lo Merezco,” premiering the new version exclusively with Rolling Stone. “I love how my fans have received this song, and how …
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Gabito Ballesteros and Grupo Frontera aren’t ready to fall in love. On Thursday, the Texan band and música mexicana star linked up for “Pienso en Ella,” which hears the musicians simping over a girl that’s no longer in their lives. “This is our first time working with Gabito which is …
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Given that Donald Trump has been in politics for more than eight years, his rallies are pretty recognizable to most Americans — but the one in Johnstown, Pennsylvania last week was different. Trump wasn’t introducing a sheriff or a MAGA mayor. Instead, he surprised the crowd and all viewers by …
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The follow-up to Motomami is already revving its engine. In a new interview with Highsnobiety, Rosalía revealed that she’s already started working on her next project — and she’s still processing the same questions as on her last album. “It’s been a process,” Rosalía said. “I’ve changed a lot, but …
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Becky G is processing her feelings in the open — and she’s eager to keep building on what she accomplished last year with Esquinas. On Thursday, the Mexican American singer released the emotional corrido “Como Diablos,” as she announced her upcoming album, Encuentros, out Oct. 10. “I feel like Esquinas …
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Two weeks before the release of his third studio album, Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X), Jhayco answers my video call from the terrace of the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, where he’s seated for lunch. Hiding his blue eyes behind a voguish pair of shades, he points out the mystic sequences …
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