One year after releasing her landmark album, El Mal Querer, Catalan avant-pop star Rosalía bounds back with her new single, “A Palé.” Infused with choppy Atlanta trap beats and flares of electronic synth, the new song was produced by Rosalía in tandem with frequent collaborator El Guincho and producer Frank …
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In preparation for the 20th Annual Latin Grammys in November, the Latin Recording Academy released its list of nominees on Tuesday morning. Although Academy President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. boasted a “talented and diverse” representation of acts from across Latin America and the Iberian peninsula, the actual shortlist stated otherwise: the …
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Spanish neo-flamenco singer Rosalía is still basking in the glory of her celebrated second LP El Mal Querer, which dropped last November — but she’s back to quench fans’ thirst for new music. Ahead of her performance at Primavera Sound on Saturday, she’s unveiled a surreal video for her new …
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Dancehall king Sean Paul and reggaeton royal J Balvin released visuals for their latest track, “Contra La Pared,” which means “Against the Wall.” The duo had previously joined forces on the 2017 Major Lazer song “Buscando Huellas.” In the Tainy-produced reggaeton-hall track, Balvin calls to mind an old Spanish nursery …
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Marc Anthony‘s recordings have touched multiple genres, but driving, brassy, full-band salsa has always served as the singer’s home base. Anthony released freestyle singles with the legendary house producer Louie Vega and English-language ballads that became massive crossover hits, but after each exploration, he pivoted back to salsa. Since his …
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Like countless other Americans, drummer Antonio Sanchez was appalled by the anti-Mexican rhetoric Donald Trump spewed during his presidential campaign. On his 2017 album, Bad Hombre, the Mexico City–born jazz artist — best known for his groundbreaking solo-percussion score to 2015 Best Picture winner Birdman, as well as his extensive …
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Bad Bunny, Marc Anthony and Will Smith kicked off the Latin Grammys with their propulsive collaboration “Está Rico” in Las Vegas on Thursday. “Está Rico” moves between gliding, airy passages and the hammering trap sound that has made Bad Bunny a star. In the track’s final third, a piano vamp …
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the 31st AnnualHispanic Heritage Awards aired on PBS Friday, September 28th. Among the honorees and presenters at D.C.’s Kennedy Center were entertainers who have made great strides for Latinx people in music. Mexican-American pop duo Jesse & Joy were presented with this year’s Vision …
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Reggaeton hit-maker Nicky Jam and Dominican-American Latin trap artist Fuego go on a double date in the new video for “Good Vibes,” a sweet if slight single that the pair released on Friday. “Good Vibes” relies on a bare beat co-produced by DVLP and Gio Kings Bred, not much more …
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