HOUSTON – Long before the sold-out concerts and hit collaborations with some of Latin music’s biggest stars, Manuel Turizo was a teenager in Montería, Colombia, writing songs in the back of his school ...

VALÉ is from Barranquilla in Colombia, the same hometown as Shakira. Like the “Hips Don't Lie” star, VALÉ draws from a many musical influences. Despite a big community and cultural presence in and ...

Música popular colombiana — or “popular Colombian music” — made its debut with a big bang at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music awards with a performance by Luis Alfonso opening the show. The Colombian ...

‘People want to hear music that’s real’: Why salsa is back in the spotlight - IN FOCUS: From US No 1 albums by Bad Bunny to viral DJ sets by Gia Fu, the 1970s Latin party genre is having a moment.

Over the years, many iconic musicians have helped popularize Latin music in the United States. In the process, they’ve exposed wider audiences to an array of genres and cultures. From pioneers like ...

Bad Bunny in a promotional image for his new album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." Bad Bunny in a promotional image for his new album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."Eric Rojas Reporter Bad Bunny’s success on his ...

On the last day of the 20th Cartagena Music Festival, at a sold-out show, Giovanni Parra and his quintet finish their set with “Milonguín,” the title of his latest album dedicated to his younger ...