Laura Pausini honored as the Latin Recording Academy 2023 Person of the Year

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The Latin Recording Academy celebrated its 2023 Person of the Year Gala honoring the Italian renown Laura Pausini. The gala was held Wednesday, November 15 at the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Sevilla, Spain. Its the first time the gala was held outside of the United States and a first for Spain.

Recipient of both a Latin Grammy and a Grammy, Laura Pausini was honored for her career as a multifaceted, multi-lingual performer as well as for her continued commitment to supporting social justice causes that are close to her heart including equality for women and LGBTQ+ people and world hunger. The evening was a celebration of friendship through music, with many of Pausini’s closest friends and collaborators taking the stage to serenade her.

“The first thing that came to mind was whether it was even possible, because I wasn’t born in Spain or Latin America” - Laura Pausini, Person of the Year by The Latin Recording Academy

Before Luis Fonsi presented Pausini with the Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award, a star studded tribute of thirteen performances was enjoyed by all the attendees. The opening performance was by Alejandro Sanz featuring a flamenco-infused rendition of “Bienvenido.” Others that performed were Niña Pastori and Malú’s with a version of “La Soledad,” a rock version of “Entre tú y mil Mares” by Bebe and Reik, a vallenato rendition of “Quiero decirte que te Amo” with Carlos Vives, Fonseca and Silvestre Dangond.

Also to mention the moving father-daughter duet of “El valor de seguir Adelante” with Pepe and Angela Aguilar. Andrea Bocelli gave an unforgettable interpretation of “She (Uguale a Lei)” and the list goes on.

Congratulations, felicidades, congratulazioni Laura Pausini.

Source The Latin Recording Academy

The 2023 "Latin AMAs" winners are ~ Los ganadores de los "Latin AMAs" 2023 son

Two females were the top winners for the 2023 "Latin American Music Awards" (Latin AMAs). Karol G won eight awards followed by Becky G with four awards. They also took the awards for their duo together "Mamiii" - Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year. Bad Bunny who was the top nominee took home three awards. Junior H, Rosalía, Shakira, Romeo Santos and The Weeknd received two awards reach.

Dos damas fueron las mayores ganadoras para los "Latin American Music Awards" (Latin AMAs) 2023. Ellas son Karol G con ocho premios seguido por Becky G con cuatro premios. Entre los premios a ambas, recibieron premios para su dueto "Mamiii" - Canción del Ano y Colaboración del Ano. Bad Bunny quien era el mas nominado se llevo tres premios. Junior H, Rosalía, Shakira, Romeo Santos y The Weeknd recibieron dos premios cada uno.

And the winners are... Y los ganadores son...

Artist of the Year/Artista del Año

• Karol G

New Artist of the Year/Nuevo Artista del Año

• Bizarrap

Song of the Year/Canción del Año

• “MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G

Album of the Year/Álbum del Año

• Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny

Collaboration of the Year/Colaboración del Año

• “MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G

Collaboration Crossover of the Year/Colaboración Crossover del Año

• “La Fama” – Rosalía & The Weeknd

Best Crossover Artist/Mejor Artista Crossover

• The Weeknd

Streaming Artist of the Year/Artista Streaming del Año

• Karol G

Tour of the Year/Gira del Año

• $trip Love Tour – Karol G

Best Duo or Group – Pop/Mejor Dúo o Grupo – Pop

• Jesse & Joy

Best Artist – Pop/Mejor Artista – Pop

• Shakira

Best Album – Pop/Mejor Álbum – Pop

• Motomami – Rosalía

Best Song – Pop/Mejor Canción – Pop

• “Provenza” – Karol G

Best Artist – Urban/Mejor Artista – Urbano

• Karol G

Best Album – Urban/Mejor Álbum – Urbano

• Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny

Best Song – Urban/Mejor Canción – Urbano

• “Tití Me Preguntó” – Bad Bunny

Best Collaboration – Pop/Urban/Mejor Colaboración – Pop/Urbano

• “Mamiii” – Becky G & Karol G

Best Artist – Regional Mexican/Best Artist – Regional Mexican

• Junior H

Best Duo or Group – Regional Mexican/Mejor Dúo o Grupo – Regional Mexicano

• Grupo Firme

Best Album – Regional Mexican/Mejor Álbum – Regional Mexicano

• Mi Vida En Un Cigarro 2 – Junior H

Best Song – Regional Mexican/Mejor Canción – Regional Mexicano

• “No Se Va (En vivo)” – Grupo Frontera

Best Collaboration – Regional Mexican/Mejor Colaboración – Regional Mexicano

• “Ya Acabó” – Marca MP & Becky G

Best Artist – Tropical/Mejor Artista – Tropical

• Romeo Santos

Best Album – Tropical/Mejor Álbum – Tropical

• Fórmula, Vol. 3 – Romeo Santos

Best Song – Tropical/Mejor Canción – Tropical

• “La Bachata” – Manuel Turizo

Best Collaboration – Tropical/Mejor Colaboración – Tropical

• “Monotonía” – Shakira & Ozuna

Tampa Bay Latin concert 2022 schedule

Ricardo Arjona at Yuengling Center Thursday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available here.

Karol G at Amalie Arena Monday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center Sunday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. Purchase tickets here.

Benise at Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St Petersburg Friday, October 7 at 8:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

Romeo Santos private concert at Amalie Arena Saturday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. For information, click here.

Marc Anthony at Amalie Arena Friday, November 4  at 8:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

Artists unite to perform 'Where is the Love' at the 'Latin AMAs' 2022

Many artists of the "Latin American Music Awards" ("Latin AMAS") 2022 award show united their voices for a spectacular and emotional opening for the show. CINCO, Prince Royce, Chiquis, Farruko, Calibre 50 among others joined Black Eyed Peas who recorded the song in 2003 and the Ukrainian artist NK to sing "Where is the Love." Through their interpretation, they sent a message of peace at the "Latin AMAS." 

Then the Ukrainian artist NK expressed her feelings to what is presently happening in her country.

The "Latin AMAs" was transmitted directly from Las Vegas, a show that keeps us united through music. A tribute to the most influential Latin artists, voted and iconic of the industry. During the award show, popular and well known artists performed - Black Eyed Peas, Boza, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Esteman, Gerardo Ortiz, Gloria Trevi, Jesse & Joy, Jhay Cortez, Lit Killah, Los Ángeles Azules, María Becerra, Nicki Nicole, Sofía Reyes, Ozuna, Tiago PZK, CNCO, Emilia, Farruko, Gera MX, Luis Fonsi, Prince Royce, Reik and Lupita D’Alessio.

Source and credits Telemundo

Artistas se unen para cantar 'Where is the Love/Donde esta el Amor' en los 'Latin AMAs' 2022

Casi todos los artistas del espectáculo de "Latín American Music Awards" ("Latín AMAS") 2022 unieron sus voces para dar una apertura espectacular y emocionante a la premiación. CINCO, Prince Royce, Chiquis, Farruko, Calibre 50 entre otros se unieron a Black Eyed Peas quienes grabaron el tema en 2003 y a la cantante ucraniana NK para interpretar "Where is the Love." A través de ellos y de la canción mandaron un mensaje de paz en los "Latín AMAS." 

Luego la cantante ucraniana NK expresó sus sentimientos a lo que esta presentemente ocurriendo en su tierra natal.

Desde Las Vegas se transmitió los "Latín AMAs," el espectáculo que nos mantiene unidos por la música. Un tributo a los artistas latinos más influyentes, votados e icónicos de la industria. Durante la premiación participaron grandes estrellas como Black Eyed Peas, Boza, Calibre 50, Chiquis, Esteman, Gerardo Ortiz, Gloria Trevi, Jesse & Joy, Jhay Cortez, Lit Killah, Los Ángeles Azules, María Becerra, Nicki Nicole, Sofía Reyes, Ozuna, Tiago PZK, CNCO, Emilia, Farruko, Gera MX, Luis Fonsi, Prince Royce, Reik y Lupita D’Alessio.

Fuente y créditos a Telemundo

J Balvin reigns as Spotify's #1 global artist

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, José Alvaro Osorio Balvin - better known to a legion of global fans as multiple Latin Grammy winner J Balvin - has been praised by Billboard as "the biggest breakout act Latin music has seen in many years" and is the only Latin artist included in Rolling Stone's recent spotlight of the "New Classics." With a distinctive style that pays homage to the first wave of reggaeton stars from Puerto Rico combined with more traditional Colombian rhythms and hip-hop, more seductive than presumptuous lyrics and a great passion for fashion, J Balvin has become the undisputed leader of the revolution of the second generation reggaeton, which has returned urban sound to the forefront of international Latin music.

Between his game-changing major-label debut album La Familía, multi-platinum successor Energía (The #1 Latin album of 2016) and recent landmark singles such as "Mi Gente," and "Machika," J Balvin has quickly notched nine #1 Latin singles, over 50 million social media followers, and ten billion YouTube views. Last summer, J Balvin's "Mi Gente" became the first all-Spanish track to reach #1 on Spotify's Global 50 chart, and now Balvin has just surpassed Drake to become the #1 Spotify artist in the world. With his trailblazing style and chart success, J Balvin has also become one of Latin music's most in-demand collaborators, having now worked with artists, such as Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Liam Payne, Nicky Jam, Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Major Lazer, Poo Bear, Juanes, Daddy Yankee, Camila Cabello, and others.

With the recent chart-topping release of "Vibras," J Balvin adds to his already celebrated catalog with a new collection that combines throwback tracks paying tribute to old school reggaeton, balanced with adventurous new fusions that moves the genre far forward in style, tolerance and rhythms that will continue to expand the global embrace of Latin urban music. With the previously mentioned impressive list of superstar collaborations already to his credit, Balvin chose to demonstrate the strength of this musical chapter with focused pairings shining a spotlight on respected reggaeton contemporaries (Wisin y Yandel, Zion & Lennox), critically praised cross genre Latin artists (Carla Morrison, Rosalio) and innovative/rising international artists such as Willy William, Anitta, and Jeon. 

The majority of the album sees the producer chairs held down by Balvin's longtime Colombian artistic partner/producer Sky, as well as Puerto Rico's reggaeton pioneer Tainy – while Willy William, and Chuckie & Childsplay helmed the #1 advance singles "Mi Gente" and "Machika" respectively. But whether it is the propulsive rhythm of those already established hits, or the laid-back summer groove of the title track and current single "Ambiente," the one universal thread Balvin made sure to instill throughout the album is music that all audiences can quickly 'vibe'/connect with - extending the understanding of Latin culture and moving Spanish forward to an equal footing in the global pop landscape.

"All I can say is thank you, thank you; I'm so grateful and proud to be the most heard artist in the world on Spotify. It's bigger than J Balvin, it's the movement and it's in Spanish. We are proving that Latinos have the power to connect with an audience on a global level without having to leave our identity behind. This is an achievement for the entire Latino community. I'm so grateful to Spotify for the enormous support to the reggaeton movement." – J Balvin

Make plans now to join J Balvin this fall on his North American Vibras tour. The 27-date tour produced by Live Nation kicks off September 19 in Fresno, and will make stops in Los Angeles, New York, Tampa, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and other cities. Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com here.

Follow J Balvin on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Spotify Apple Music, and  iTunes.

Source: Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Maluma reigns as an artist model at Milan Fashion Week

Photo credit Dolce & Gabbana

After a phenomenal year end, the pretty boy Latin artist Maluma debut at Milan's Fashion Week. Although his signature is singing, he also sports the model look and what an opportune event to show off both.

The Colombian born artist somewhat walked the runway for the Dolce & Gabbana King’s Angels at the Men's Fall/Winter 2018/19 Milan Fashion Week Show. Along with 106 male models that included the sons of a few renowned celebrities, Maluma wore a distinct gold Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo.

Photo credit Dolce & Gabbana

It was very opportune for Maluma to close out Dolce & Gabbana's fashion show performingform two of his hits, “Corazón” and “Felices Los 4”. During the latter song, the models and the designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, joined Maluma on stage for a historical and one of a kind finale.

What a 2018 kick off for Maluma. Speaking of 2018, Maluma is set to release another album titled F.A.M.E. along with a tour that kicks off March 23 in Washington, DC. For additional tour info, click here.

Fotos de Luis Coronel en la gira Five de Prince Royce

Luis Coronel acompañó al bachatero Prince Royce en su recién gira Five por los Estados Unidos. Coronel quien apenas lleva unos años como cantante internacional se dio a conocer en 21 locales.

La gira terminó exitosamente en la Florida con los últimos conciertos en Orlando seguido por Miami.

Aquí hay unas fotos de la presentación del cantante mexicano americano Luis Coronel.

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Nota: Las fotografías están marcadas y no deben utilizarse en otro lugar sin permiso.

Nota: Las fotografías están marcadas y no deben utilizarse en otro lugar sin permiso.

Prince Royce Five Tour photos

The Latin prince of bachata, Prince Royce, kicked off 2017 with an exclusive solo tour featuring the latest Mexican American artist Luis Coronel as his opening act. Royce Five Tour which represented his fifth latest album released Five, took him to 21 different venues throughout the United States.

The tour closed out successfully in Florida with his last concerts in Orlando followed by Miami. 

Here are a few photos of Prince Royce concert at Amway Center in Orlando.

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Review and additional photos including Luis Coronel and videos to follow.