From profession milestones and new music releases to main bulletins and people little, necessary moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
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Maffio Covers a Rock n’ Roll Basic
Maffio has teamed up with rising salsa newcomer (and a former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist) Christian Alicea for a brand new rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Blue Suede Footwear,” in collaboration with Maffio’s personal musical band, El Revulú. Referred to as “Bailame Con Actitud (Blue Suede Footwear),” the observe fuses rock n’ roll with salsa, leading to a refreshing Latin banger. The collaboration types a part of the brand new Paramount Plus documentary “Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback,” the place Maffio is the one Latin artist onboard the mission. In an Instagram Stay with Billboard Latin, the Dominican producer talked in regards to the documentary, Presley’s affect in his personal profession, and the Alicea collab. Watch it right here.
A “Bandoleros” Reunion
Earlier this week, three reggaeton icons—Don Omar, Tego Calderón, and Arcángel—turned a trending matter after performing “Bandoleros” on the 2023 Baja Seashore Fest in Rosarito, Mexico. “Final evening I sang subsequent to my favourite bandoleros (bandits). It was an unforgettable evening for me,” expressed Don Omar in an Instagram submit. “Bandoleros” was initially recorded by Don and Tego in 2005 for The Quick And The Livid: Tokyo Drift film soundtrack. Watch the emotional efficiency beneath:
Café Tacvba To Obtain Particular Award
This week, the Hispanic Heritage Basis (HHF) introduced that Mexican rock band Café Tacvba shall be honored with the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Arts Award on the thirty sixth annual gala set for Sept. 7 on the John F. Kennedy Heart for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. “An awesome honor [and] emotion to be a part of this,” expressed the group on Instagram. “We’re very grateful for the popularity of our trajectory!” Celebrating a 34-year profession, Café Tacvba is thought for timeless Latin rock hits together with “La Ingrata,” “Eres,” “Chilanga Banda,” and plenty of extra.
“Café Tacvba has been inspiring audiences with their sensible, eclectic sound for many years since they began in Mexico,” stated Antonio Tijerino, HHF President and CEO, in a press assertion. “We’re thrilled to honor this outstanding group of musical visionaries with our Arts Award and we stay up for celebrating Café Tacvba and share our collective cultural satisfaction and achievement on the Kennedy Heart and on PBS.” The Hispanic Heritage Arts Awards will broadcast on PBS and stream on PBS.org on Sept. twenty ninth.
Sebastian Yatra Enters His Tennis Star Period
Yatra is taking a break from music and channeling his internal athlete. This week, the Colombian pop star posted a video the place he’s seen coaching with tennis star Rafael Nadal for his upcoming U.S. Open charity match in opposition to one other tennis nice, Carlos Alcaraz. Within the clip, he’s seen educating himself on the game and really decided to take the trophy house. “Getting skilled by the one and solely Rafael Nadal to play with the world No. 1,” he wrote on Instagram. The match, known as “Stars of the Open,” will happen on August twenty third on the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York. Tickets may be bought right here.
Latin Music Week’s New Wave of Artists
Billboard Latin Music Week unleashed its section two, asserting Feid, Manuel Turizo, Myke Towers, Chencho Corleones, and RBD’s Christopher von Uckermann, Christian Chávez, and Maite Perroni as confirmed acts. Different artists set for the coveted music convention are Shakira, Arcangel, Peso Pluma, Younger Miko, and plenty of extra. Billboard Latin Music returns to Miami’s Faena Discussion board the week of Oct. 2-6, and coincides with the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday, Oct. 5, on the Watsco Heart in Miami, and can broadcast dwell on Telemundo.
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