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.
The Rosalía scholarship
Rosalía is fully supporting a new scholarship at the Catalonia College of Music in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (where she studied) to support aspiring flamenco singers and artists. The scholarship, valued at 15,000 euros (approximately $16,000 dollars), will fully cover the student's tuition fees and provide financial relief during the 2024-2025 academic year. “With this financial support, we want to ensure that the student can focus as much as possible on his studies, developing his full artistic potential in an environment of stability and support,” notes a official statement. The deadline for registration is August 27, and students who pass the entrance exam are eligible. For more information, Click here.
Latin artists show love for Venezuela
As tension continues in Venezuela after Sunday's (July 28) presidential election — when Venezuela's electoral authority declared Nicolas Maduro the winner and the opposition alleged irregularities in the count and claimed their candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won nearly 70% of the vote —A wave of Latin artists have shown solidarity with the people of Venezuela amid violent protests in the South American country.
“I love you Venezuela. You hurt me so much. You don't deserve this anymore! You deserve to be free,” Karol G wrote earlier this week in a since-deleted Instagram story. “Venezuela, you are in our prayers, we ask for your freedom,” Mexican rock star Gloria Trevi wrote on her Instagram feed.
Don Omar also showed support on social media, writing: “The moment is coming when good people overcome fear and in Venezuela, we no longer have fear. My Venezuelan brothers and sisters, I am with you.” Meanwhile, Dominican star Juan Luis Guerra posted a Bible verse from Santiago 5:16, in solidarity with the Venezuelan community.
Sunday's election in Venezuela had raised expectations of change in many people, after 25 years of socialist government started by the late Hugo Chavez, President Nicolas Maduro faced “the biggest electoral challenge since he took power 11 years ago “, as he says The Associated Press.
Camilo & Evaluna Welcome Second Child
In other news, Latino couple Camilo and Evaluna announced the arrival of their second daughter, Amaranto, in a sweet Instagram post on Thursday (August 1). “Amaranth. All the frogs came out to sing your welcome. Gold velvet girl. Daddy got you and you stained his hands forever. Lord of midnight. Welcome,” the joint post reads, along with a photo carousel showing the couple resting on a bed: Evaluna holding Amaranto, Camilo holding their two-year-old firstborn, Índigo. Camilo and Evaluna got married in February 2020 after five years together and became parents in April 2022.
Billboard announces Latin Music Week 2024
Advertising sign has revealed its first lineup for Billboard Latin Music Week 2024, returning to Miami Beach from October 14-18. As part of Latin music's biggest week, Peso Pluma, Gloria Estefan, Maria Becerra, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fuerza Regida's JOP, Mon Laferte, and more have been confirmed. Taking place at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the 35th anniversary event celebrates Latin music, culture and entertainment, featuring exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music's biggest stars.
This year, Advertising sign introduces new GA day tickets giving attendees the opportunity to join the event on specific days when their favorite stars and industry experts dominate the stage with talks, performances, interactive workshops and other exciting events. For ticketing and more information, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
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