From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Advertising sign The editors highlight heartwarming moments in Latin music. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Carin León & The Rolling Stones
Regional Mexican star Carin León is set to open for the Rolling Stones at their show in Glendale, Ariz. on May 7. “This is one of those things I dreamed about when I was little,” León posted on social media. The “Según Quién” singer will join the rock band, which is set to kick off the Stones' 24 Hackney Diamonds US tour in April. Most recently, León teamed up with Kane Brown to release “The One (Pero No Como Yo), a landmark crossover between country and música mexicana. In February, León achieved a career milestone with his first appearance at the iconic Grand Nashville's Ole Opry.
Lupita Infante's version of “Canto del Bracero”
Mexican-American singer Lupita Infante has released a new version of “Canto Del Bracero,” a song originally released by her grandfather, iconic Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante. The track illuminates the sacrifices and hardships experienced by immigrants, particularly Mexican workers, in their pursuit of the so-called “American Dream.”
“I felt a special connection to this beautiful song by my grandfather, which talks about the hardships of being an immigrant living in this country,” Lupita said in a statement. “My maternal family (not the Infantes), came to this country to work as braceros (Mexican agricultural workers) and my mom worked in the vineyards. The lyrics of the track refer to the braceros who came to this country in hopes of realizing their dreams of a better life, but instead suffered. I wanted to bring my grandfather's powerful message back to the fore, as it still applies today.”
First Billboard Hispanic Music Forum in Madrid
The inaugural Forum for Hispanic Music in Madrid, presented by the Community of Madrid and supported by Advertising sign, was held on March 19 at the WiZink Center. The one-day event – attended by around 500 artists, managers and industry executives – sought to highlight the growing consumption of music in Spanish across all continents and featured four panel discussions, as well as a Q&A and a performance by Nicki Nicole. The Argentine superstar shared about making music with Alejandro Sanz and talked about putting her mental health first in her career and on a personal level.
Watch highlights from Nicki Nicole's Q&A here.
Shakira's new album is finally here
Good things come to those who wait, and Shakira's fans have been waiting long enough. The Colombian hitmaker was released Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, her new album in seven years. The project, the superstar's most personal album yet, takes her on a journey of healing after a very public breakup. With this set, Shakira takes control of her narrative by declaring that women don't cry anymore, a statement she made in her Bizarrap production session music that became a motto for women around the world. “I hope that with this album you can celebrate, laugh, dance and find your own strength, just like I found mine,” Shakira said at an album release party in Miami on March 21.
Advertising sign rank all songs Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. See who took the No. 1 spot.
Are you seeing double?
J Balvin has two new Madame Tussauds wax figures: one in New York and one in Las Vegas. The Colombian artist expressed his excitement on Instagram over his two likenesses. “Amazing how dreams come true you're rarely face to face with yourself and it's not a reflection in the mirror hehehehe Triple JoSSSe,” he captioned the clip. “Keep dreaming and believe it yourself ⚡️ Go check it out and take a picture with me Thank you @madametussaudsusa PA LA CULTURA.”
“The wax figures of J Balvin at Madame Tussauds New York and Madame Tussauds Las Vegas epitomize his indelible influence on music and culture,” he said. Matthew Clarkson, head of marketing at Madame Tussauds USA. “With our newly renovated Music Experience in New York and the brand new Club T in Las Vegas, his presence adds another dimension to the immersive experiences we offer. It's a testament to his lasting influence and our dedication to creating dynamic experiences that resonate with guests around the world.”
Check out the wax figures below:
J Balvin
Madame Tussauds museum
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