Latin Music

In the 1940s, the Guatemalan composer and guitarist Paco Pérez wrote “Luna De Xelajú,” a famed waltz that became so popular, it’s considered Guatemala’s second national anthem. The song has endured throughout the decades, and it’s one singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno has been performing since she was a teenager. She’s even …

In the Nineties, Vico C made a name for himself as one of the most agile rappers in Puerto Rico. The artist, who was born in the Bronx, became well known for his lyrical dexterity and sense of storytelling , which all stood out in the island’s underground hip hop …

Baja Beach Fest, one of the biggest showcases for reggaeton and urbano music, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with major OGs in the genre. The action-packed lineup includes headlining sets veteran acts like Wisin Y Yandel, Nicky Jam, Don Omar, and Tego Calderón, showing how much the festival has evolved …

A few months ago, on Jan. 1, more than 150 thousand people swarmed the savannah-based, landlocked city of Brasília — an unusual flock since beach cities like Rio are usually top destinations around the holidays. Yet Brazil’s capital was busy as ever, starting with its buzzy main avenue: By the …

Univision’s first-ever Latin American Music Awards is set to be a star-studded spectacle. On Tuesday, the awards show, slated for April 20, announced some of its confirmed performers, including the likes of Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Edén Muñoz. Other performers set to make appearances are Prince Royce with an unreleased …

Three years ago, when relationship rumors began swirling between the Spanish fusionist Rosalia and Puerto Rican multi-hyphenate Rauw Alejandro, the two of them did their best to keep their budding romance under wraps. This, of course, only fueled more interest in the couple, who surprised some fans with a bond …

It’s official: After fans spent months speculating and scrutinizing social media photos, Rauw Alejandro and Rosalia announced that they’re engaged in the music video for their upbeat track “Beso.” The new release is off of their joint EP RR, featuring three collaborative tracks that dropped Friday. The EP marks the …

In the mid-2010s, Myke Towers dominated Puerto Rico’s underground rap scene. His sharp delivery and lyrical dexterity made him a teenage prodigy whose release constantly went viral on SoundCloud. Hits like “Por Mí,” “Es Normal,” and “En Los Bloques” helped him build a cult following in the world rap en …

Andrea Silva, who performs as Loyal Lobos, spent a lot of time singing at funerals growing up. She joined a choir when she was about five years old, and part of her role was to sing “Ave Maria” at ceremonies and remembrances. The experience connected her to death in a …

Ángela Aguilar is heading out on the road again. The ranchera protégé and 19-year-old daughter of Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar announced her Piensa en Mí tour Tuesday. The rising star will stop in theaters across the United States in June, just in time to join her family’s Jaripeo Sin Fronteras …