From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Bulletin board The editors highlight heartwarming moments in Latin music. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Peso Pluma at the Sueños festival
After canceling his Sueños headline this year due to storms, Mexican music star Peso Pluma will return to Sueños in 2025 to headline the Chicago festival. Scheduled to take place in Grant Park over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-25), Peso is the first artist announced to perform at the two-day event — produced by La Familia Presented and C3 Presents. In addition, Sueños announced that they will be expanding the festival grounds, which will include a brand new second stage and dance zone equipped for additional performances and DJ sets. The full 2025 line-up has yet to be announced, but the pre-sale will go live on Thursday, November 14 at 12pm. CT. For more information, visit www.suenosmusicfestival.com.
Rosalia returns
Rosalia was seen volunteering in Valencia following the devastating floods that killed over 200 people in Spain. Local media, as well as videos and photos posted on social media, captured the Spanish singer-songwriter with no make-up, a messy bun, a face mask, gloves and a black T-shirt delivering meals to the community hit by the intense storm. Dana. Rosalia accompanied three other women who volunteered at World Central Kitchen, an organization that distributes food to victims of natural and war-related disasters.
Celebrating Afro-Latino Excellence
On Tuesday (November 5), Brazil hosted the fourth annual Potências Awards in Sao Paulo—celebrating iconic figures and influential voices in the Black community. Ludmilla, ex Bulletin board Latin Artist on the Rise, was among the top honorees, noted for pushing boundaries in pop, funk and pagoda, while also championing visibility for the Black and LGBTQIAP+ communities.
“I never imagined that I would receive a tribute from people who I admire and who influence me,” said the Brazilian artist, who was presented by Preta Gil at the awards, before her acceptance speech. “I work hard, I give everything to live this life, but when it finally happens, I almost can't believe it. It wasn't easy to get here. I've been through so much – and still do. Only I know the weight of being Ludmilla, the biggest black singer in Latin America.”
Ludmilla on stage at the Potencias Awards 2024.
Eduardo Martins/Brazil News
A Cross-Cultural Banger
In an effort to expand into new, global markets, Colombian urban artists Kevin Roldan and Valka teamed up with Japanese hitmakers DJ Dr. Royo and OZworld. The cross-cultural collaboration, produced by Royo, is a reggaetón song mixed with oriental melodies sung in Spanish and Japanese. With his signature gruff vocals, Roldan shouts about working hard and achieving his dreams in Japan: “KR arrived in Tokyo and the pressure is palpable,” he sings, while OZworld smoothly spits ferocious rap bars in Japanese language. Watch the music video below:
Mora is going to be a dad!
Mora is the latest Latin urban artist to announce that he is going to be a dad. The Puerto Rican artist-producer shared the exciting news in a joint post with his partner Paula Poletti, where they revealed three photos together and an ultrasound photo. “+1” the description simply stated. In the comments, colleagues like Justin Quiles and Sky Rompiendo wished the expectant parents their best wishes. Other new music dads this year include Jay Wheeler who welcomed a baby girl with his wife and artist Zhamira Zambrano, as well as hitmaker Tainy, who is expecting his first child with his girlfriend. Check out Mora's sweet post below:
Billboard Telenovela Song List
this week, Bulletin board revealed the “100 Best Telenovela Theme Songs” list, where The editors rank the top songs from their favorite telenovelas produced in the US and Latin America. For the next five weeks, every Monday we'll be posting a list of 20 telenovela theme songs, starting with this week's list from No. 100 to No. 81. Theme songs like Cristian Castro's “Morelia.” Belinda's “El Baile del Sapito”. Vicente Fernández, “Me Voy Quitar de En Medio”; and Daniela Romo, “De mi enamórate”; are among the first choices in the ranking.
We gathered all its editors and contributors Bulletin board Latin and Billboard Español — 11 journalists in all, born and raised in Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, the United States, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic — and asked each to pick their favorite songs. See the first part of the ranking here.
Pablo Alboran, Veronica Castro, Thalia and Enrique Iglesias
Illustration by Selman Hoşgör
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