From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little essential moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
Matisse Have fun 10 Years
Matisse — composed of Melisa, Román, and Pablo — celebrated its tenth anniversary this week on the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico Metropolis, the place they carried out their hits similar to “Todo Nada,” “Fuerte No Soy,” “Eres Tú,” “Luis Miguel” and “No Disponible,” to call just a few. Pedro Capó and Isabel Lascuraín from Pandora had been the night time’s particular company. With the latter, the Mexican pop group carried out the enduring 1985 hit “Como Te Va Mi Amor.” “It’s a dream we at all times had from the start,” Román mentioned in a press assertion. “After I handed in entrance of the Nationwide Auditorium, I assumed: ‘sometime, sometime I’m going to be there, sometime we’re going to fill it.’ At this time we’re right here and we’ve got achieved it.” The anniversary live performance occurred simply days after Matisse wrapped their 14-date debut U.S. Bella Nostalgia tour.
La Musa Awards 2024
The Latin Songwriters Corridor of Fame (LSHOF) introduced its 2024 inductees and honorees to be acknowledged on the 2024 La Musa Awards on Nov. 12 in Miami. Hosted by Erika Ender, this 12 months’s inductees are: Puerto Rican hitmaker Luny (actual identify: Francisco Saldana); Colombian producer & songwriter Julio Reyes Copello; and Mexican artist Saul Hernández of famed rock band Jaguares and Caifanes. The next artists shall be honored with particular awards: Draco Rosa (Residing Legend Award); Ella Bric (La Musa Elena Casals Award); Kathy Spanberger (Ralph S. Peer Writer Award); Luis Figueroa (Premio Triunfador); Luis Fonsi (Icon Award); Olga Guillot (La Musa Medal of Freedom, posthumous); and Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga” shall be honored as The Music of All Time.
“Our mission is to raise the voices of Latin music creators whose tales and songs have touched the hearts of tens of millions around the globe,” LSHOF chairman/CEO Rudy Perez mentioned in a press assertion. “This 12 months’s inductees and honorees haven’t solely outlined Latin music however have additionally paved the best way for future generations of songwriters. And we’re proud that what was as soon as an bold dream to determine this Latin Songwriters Corridor of Fame and an annual awards ceremony….has not solely grow to be a actuality but additionally a prestigious dwelling for the very best in our enterprise.” For extra info, click on right here.
Tainy’s Child Information
Earlier this week, Tainy (actual identify: Marcos Efraín Masís Fernández) revealed that he’s going to be a dad. The Latin hitmaker — identified for creating a few of Dangerous Bunny and Daddy Yankee’s greatest hits, amongst different reggaetón bangers — shared the information on his Instagram account in a joint publish together with his girlfriend, Yasi Ayala. A easy caption that reads, “3” reveals two black-and-white photographs of the couple. The primary one is a close-up of each of their arms gracing Ayala’s child bump. The second a photograph of the soon-to-be mother and father smiling. See the candy child announcement under.
Belinda & Anitta at Paris Style Week
Belinda and Anitta demonstrated a wonderful act of sisterhood throughout Paris Style Week. In the course of the L’Oreal Paris Style Week present, the place each artists strutted the catwalk, Belinda suffered a fall. She was capable of gracefully get well due to the Brazilian artist, who helped her stand up from the ground and even helped Belinda repair her outfit. “It doesn’t matter what number of instances you fall, what issues is what number of instances you stand up. Thanks, Anitta,” the Mexican pop star instantly shared on her social media account following the incident.
Belinda is about communicate on the thirty fifth anniversary Billboard Latin Music Week, which is able to characteristic unique panels, conversations and performances by Latin music’s greatest stars. Tickets can be found now right here.
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