From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements, Advertising sign The editors point to moments of revitalization Latin MUSIC. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Yandel is going back to the roots
Yandel returned to his roots by going full barber mode on the streets of Spain. Currently touring the European country with his Yandel 2024 tour, the Puerto Rican artist surprised his fans on Gran Via (a street in the center of Madrid) by offering free haircuts. The sweet gesture brought Yandel back to his roots, when he was first a barber in Puerto Rico before starting his singing career as part of the reggaetón duo Wisin y Yandel. Watch it clip here.
Master Chris introduces La Nueva Cepa
Last year, the Premios Heat brand unveiled its new franchise called 'La Nueva Cepa', an initiative in partnership with Warner Music Latina and hit maker Master Chris to help promote newcomers making a name for themselves in their countries. This week, you can hear all these talented and aspiring acts La Nueva Cepa debut album produced by Master Chris. The 12-track set includes songs like Dayanara's “Te Lo Mereces,” Andreina Bravo's “Caducaste,” and Scarlet Evang's “Dije Que No”—all Premios Heat favorites of mine.
“It's an idea we've been around for a long time and we're basically celebrating Master Chris' 25 years as a music producer,” Heat founder Diana Montes previously said. Advertising sign. “Instead of making a record with artists he's produced like Alexis y Fido, Greeicy and J Balvin, he wanted to follow the Heat Awards philosophy and discover the talent that exists in Latin America. We are not a record label but we have developed many talents on our platform. With this initiative, what we're going to do is record them, make videos for them and put them on HTV.” stream and listen to the album below:
Latinos at the MLB All-Star Game
This week, MLB revealed the first lineup for the 2024 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. Confirmed for the one-day event on July 13 is a wave of music stars including Eladio Carrion, Myke Towers, Payo Solis and Julian Peña Jr . of Grupo Frontera and Kane Brown. They will join confirmed actors Gina Rodriguez and Marcello Hernández, among other celebrities. Presented by Corona, this year's All-Star Celebrity Softball Game will be held on July 13 at Globe Life Field in Texas. tickets and more information are available at allstargame.com.
Natalia Jiménez makes a dream come true
During her concert in Venezuela, Natalia Jiménez shared a sweet moment on stage with a fan named Maria Gabriela Silva, who is also an aspiring artist known locally as “The Venezuelan Ranchera Queen”. In a video posted on social media, Jiménez is seen inviting Silva on stage to sing together. The two ladies then stole the audience members away with a powerful and improvised rendition of Luis Miguel's “Si Nos Dejan.”
“I have dreamed of this moment for 15 years, to sing with the artist who has inspired me for many years … my idol,” Silva said on her Instagram account. “The wait was worth it. It was worth the effort and the dream with faith in my God. Natalia is exactly as I imagined her, in addition to being a unique artist, she is a wonderful person, with humanity, simplicity and humility that surpasses. I love and admire you with all my heart Nath. You made me very happy. I will never forget that.” Check out their impromptu appearance below:
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