From reggae and soca to merengue and bouyon, here’s how these musical genres have shaped the region’s culture and influenced ...

For decades, the surest route to international success for a Latin artist was to record in English. At Taiwan’s 2026 Golden ...

Latin music has grown into a global cultural and economic force. Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud reflects on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buoyed by the meteoric rise and popularity of Latin music, Billboard is expanding its Latin chart offerings with four new ...

Latin music has grown from a collection of regional rhythms into one of the most-streamed genres on the planet, powered by cultural authenticity, streaming platforms, and global collaborations.

Here's a hot take: South by Southwest is a Latin music festival. When the De Los team headed to Austin, Texas, in 2024 to cover the event for the first time, approximately 60 acts that fell under the ...

In 2024, the South By Southwest Music Festival featured more than 60 Latin acts. This year, that number is up to 100 artists, ranging in genres from música Mexicana, reggaeton, electronic dance music ...

Bad Bunny helped define Latin music in 2025 — and he’s already kicking off 2026 with a history-making Super Bowl set next month. With a Spanish-language star performing for millions, he’s poised to ...

Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com at a discounted rate through July 22.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Here’s a hot take: South by Southwest is a ...