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.
Documentary A Servando y Florentino
A Servando y Florentino documentary is on the way, capturing the triumphant return of the Venezuelan duo after a 10-year hiatus from touring. Entitled “El Documental”, the film follows the Primera brothers during their “En Tu Ciudad World tour” which traveled to 55 cities on three different continents and included 45 sold-out shows. “We wanted our fans to be part of every moment, to feel what we feel when we go back on stage,” said Servando y Florentino, known for hits like “Una Fan Enamorada” and “Una Canción Que Te Enamore.” press release. “This documentary is a love letter to all those who have supported us unconditionally over the years.” “El Documental” will premiere its first of six episodes on April 21 via www.losprimera.com.
Gilberto Santa Rosa Honored by Berklee College
This week, Berklee College of Music revealed that artists Ledisi, Q-Tip and Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees during a commencement ceremony in May. Recognized for their contributions to the world of music and philanthropy, the artists will be celebrated with a reception and concert at the Agganis Arena, where over 200 student singers, instrumentalists, dancers, arrangers and track producers will perform a musical tribute to the project. each of the honorees. “Very honored and excited,” said the Puerto Rican artist known as El Caballero de la Salsa on Instagram. “Thank you for this distinction! Thank you all for the outpouring of support and love!!!” Past Latino recipients from the college include Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno and Juan Luis Guerra.
Gloria Estefan works with her son
This week, Gloria Trevi surprised her fans with her first collaboration with her own son, Ángel Gabriel. The Mexican diva and her son deliver a modern, upbeat version of Daniela Romo's 1983 “Celos,” a song written by José Luis Perales about jealousy. “When Angel and I sang 'Celos' for the first time, he was a little kid. I liked to joke and tell him that I would sing this song for him at his wedding,” Trevi said in a press statement. “After we recorded the song, I made the same comment and there wasn't much of a reaction from him. Let's see who wants me as his mother-in-law. The mother-son duo debuted their collaboration on national television on Univision's “Juego de Voces,” where Trevi served as a guest artist and godmother of the series premiere. Check out the heartfelt quote below:
Manuel Medrano reveals first US tour
After building a 10-year career and winning Best New Artist at the 2016 Latin Grammys, Manuel Medrano is officially touring the US for the first time. The Colombian singer – known for ballads such as “Bajo el Agua”, “Afuera del Planeta” and “La Distancia” – has revealed four North American cities added to his “Manuel Medrano en Concierto” tour that already toured Mexico and the Latin America. This week, at an intimate press event where he also performed an upcoming single with renowned pianist Arthur Hanlon, Medrano announced that he will visit Orlando, New York, Miami and Puerto Rico next.
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