From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements, Advertising sign The editors highlight heartwarming moments in Latin music. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Karol G & Silvestre Dangond in the studio
Karol G is working hard in the studio and she's not doing it alone. The Colombian singer took to social media to announce that she and Silvestre Dangond are working together on new music. It would be the first time that Karol and the vallenato singer work together.
“No one knows what this means to me,” Karol wrote in Spanish on Thursday (May 30). “Yesterday I was in the studio working with Silvestre Dangond on a song that has us both in love, that requires both of us and most importantly that represents home, Colombia!!!! What a wonderful vallenato… to cry, to feel, to live!!!! Long live the music! Live the things we can feel with it and the things we can make you feel through it! THANK YOU for this invite Silvestre !!!! WHAT A MOMENT.”
Karol G is set to kick off her Mañana Será Bonito European tour, with her first show on June 8th in Zurich. It concludes the European leg on July 23 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
check it photos by Karol and Dangond in the studio.
Danna is the new face of MAC's Viva Glam
The Mexican singer and actor has been revealed as the new face of MAC Cosmetics' Viva Glam campaign. On Friday (May 31), the beauty brand announced that Danna is starring in its 30th anniversary #MACVIVAGLAM. She's also debuting a philanthropic new shade called M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Viva Glam Lipstick.
“Honored to be a part of the #VIVAGLAM story,” Danna subtitles an Instagram post. “VIVA GLAM supports a range of charities working to make the world a better place, sexual equality, gender equality, racial equality and environmental equality. All proceeds from the sale of the lipsticks go 100% to local organizations in each country.”
Check out Danna's lipstick here.
Duki Metro Station
Ahead of his historic performance at the new Santiago Bernabéu stadium on June 8, the Santiago Bernabéu metro station will be renamed “Estación Duko” in his honor. Duki is set to perform in front of 65,000 people, becoming the first urban artist to fill this iconic stadium.
The Spanish capital has played a fundamental role in the career of the Argentine rapper, who has mentioned it in several of his songs, such as “Don't Lie” with Quevedo. Duki returns to Madrid since appearing there for his 2023 Desde el Fin del Mundo tour, selling out two dates at the WiZink Center.
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Gustavo Dudamel receives an honorary degree from Harvard
It's graduation season and Gustavo Dudamel couldn't help but show off his new milestone. The Venezuelan conductor received an Honorary Doctor of Music degree from the prestigious Harvard University. After the ceremony, Dudamel captured the special moment on social media with a heartfelt message.
“Receiving an honorary degree from Harvard University moves me deeply,” said Dudamel subtitles an Instagram post. “As a child in Barquisimeto, I could not have imagined that one day I would be recognized by this extraordinary institution.”
He continued: “Education is perhaps the greatest gift we can give. Throughout my life, it has helped me establish my sense of identity, both as an individual and as a member of a global community. When the world's challenges begin to overwhelm us, I believe the best way to persevere is to approach each other with curiosity, empathy, and a desire to learn. Only through knowledge and understanding can we heal, inspire and lead the world to a more compassionate future.”
Karol G to be honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music
The Colombian singer is set to be honored as the 2024 Billboard Latin Women in Music Woman of the Year. Karol G will be recognized on June 9 for her extraordinary milestones and unparalleled impact on the music industry. The show will air exclusively on Telemundo at 9 p.m. ET, and will be available simultaneously on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
See who else will be honored during the ceremony here.
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