The 64th annual Viña del Mar International Song festival, scheduled for February 23-28, has been announced. During a special broadcast by Mega on Sunday night (November 17), the eclectic lineup for the upcoming festival was revealed and will feature Marc Anthony, Ha*Ash, Carlos Vives, Miryam Hernández, Duki, Sebastián Yatra and Bacilos. More performers are expected to be added to the roster.
Marc Anthony returns to Viña del Mar as part of his Historia tour. With a career spanning more than three decades, the salsa superstar has scored eight No. 1s on Bulletin boardHot Latin Songs chart, multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy awards and numerous RIAA certifications. His discography includes hits such as 'Contra La Corriente', 'El Cantante' and 'Vivir Mi Vida'. This will be his fourth appearance in Viña, having previously appeared in 2009, 2012 and 2019.
Joining the event is Myriam Hernández, one of the most admired female voices in Latin America. Known for her romantic essence, the Chilean singer has charted 13 singles on Hot Latin Songs and six times on Latin Pop Albums. In 2024, it was recognized as a Fundamental Form of Chilean Music by the Sociedad Chilena de Autores e Intérpretes Musicales.
Carlos Vives returns to Quinta Vergara after appearances in 1996, 1998, 2014 and 2018. This year, he has toured Europe and Mexico with his latest tour, El Rock de Mi Pueblo Vive. The vallenato revivalist was recently honored as Person of the Year for 2024 by the Latin Recording Academy in Miami. In 2020, he was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame.
Ha*Ash, comprised of sisters Hannah and Ashley, will bring their country pop-rock to Quinta Vergara. Known for songs like “Ex De Verdad” and “Perdón, Perdón”, the Mexican-American duo has gained recognition throughout Latin America, the US and Europe. They are currently touring the US and Mexico with their latest album, Hashville.
Led by Jorge Villamizar and André Lopes, Bacilos rose to fame in the early 2000s with a string of hits including “Tabaco y Chanel” and “Caraluna”. With a discography that includes six studio albums, two compilations and two EPs, the Miami-based group has won one Grammy and five Latin Grammys. This year they released their new album, Romantic Pequeños.
Sebastián Yatra will also participate in the 64th annual event. Before that, the Colombian singer will make his debut as Billy Flynn in the Broadway musical Chicago which starts on November 25th. A Latin Grammy winner and Grammy nominee, the Colombian singer is known for his blend of romantic ballads, Latin pop and reggaeton beats.
Duki will make his first appearance at Quinta Vergara as a pioneer of Argentinian trap. A Latin Grammy nominated artist, he boasts over 10 billion streams across all platforms. Duki has collaborated with artists such as Bad Bunny, Wiz Khalifa, Arcángel, Bizarrap, Eladio Carrión and Mike Towers. Among his top hits are “She Don't Give a Fo”, “Rockstar”, “Givenchi” and “No Vendo Trap”.
Billed as the world's largest Latin music festival, the event showcases a mix of superstars, up-and-coming artists and local talent over six days vying for silver, gold and platinum “Gaviotas”, the event's coveted awards. These awards are determined by a panel of judges, with input from viewers at home.
Viña del Mar, which began in 1960, is held annually at Quinta Vergara, a 15,000-capacity amphitheater located in the city of Viña del Mar, Chile, in the central coastal region of Valparaíso.
This year marks the inaugural collaboration between Megamedia and Bizarro Live Entertainment. In addition, Disney+ will broadcast the event throughout Latin America, while Bulletin board will offer exclusive content and promotions worldwide through the website.
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