What does a Latino fairytale kingdom sound like? Merengue, salsa, son montuno, vallenato, cumbia and reggaeton, as well as variations of Latin rock, folk and of course upbeat pop, are just some of… By ...

What flirtations we`ve had with Latin music. We danced the tango in the `20s, lured as much by the dramatic sound as by Rudolph Valentino. We swiveled through the rumba in the `30s. We went mad for ...

I still remember this story from October 28, 2002. The cowbell is the “hammer” of a tropical latin band, beating out the rhythm and heard over the top of all the other players. Originally it was used ...

Melodic fluidity, joyful flutes, lively rhythms, and sensual bass beats beneath captivating songs — all executed to perfection. For decades, Latin jazz has been one of the most enjoyable and beloved ...

Some of the biggest names in Latin music will make their way to the San Jose area over the next two months for concerts ranging from extravagant to intimate. Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin – who ...

The webinar ‘Borderless Beats: The Latin Sound—Regional Success to Global Dominance,’ sponsored by Open On Sunday, brought together leading figures in the music industry to discuss one of today’s most ...

In 2015, Jorge Fonseca, a veteran A&R for Sony Music Latin, made a trip to Puerto Rico in search of new sounds. “When you go to the island, the streets speak to you,” he tells Rolling Stone. “You hear ...

The 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Miami wasn’t just a night of accolades but a vibrant showcase of the diversity, creativity, and impact of Latin American music on the global stage. With stellar ...

At once piquant and sweet, and moving in many ways, Latin music makes the senses come alive in ways matched by few others. And there are no shortage of Latin music-makers in Florida where the sound of ...

With the release of “Arriba y Lejos” by Raul y Mexia, San Jose can claim an enticing new Latin pop sound that proudly draws on Mexican roots music while strategically wielding hip-hop, cumbia and ...

René Pérez, lead singer of Puerto Rican alternative urban group Calle 13, knows a thing or two about teeing people off. Since the release of Calle 13’s self-titled debut album in 2005, the band ...

Billboard invited four in-demand ­producers -- Castro, 41 (Carlos Vives, Maluma); Andres Saavedra, 33 (Raquel Sofia, Avionica, Atelagalli); Alejandro "Mosty" Ramirez, 23; and Alejandro "Sky" Patino… ...