You can take the boy out of Colombia, but you can't take Colombia - or el vallenato - out of the boy. Carlos Vives has proven that with Corazon Profundo,his latest album and the first in eight years, which was released Tuesday during the 24th annual Billboard Latin Music Conference in Miami.
The "Queen of Grupero music," Ana Barbara, telenovela leading man Juan Soler and TV personality Daniel Sarcos will share hosting duties at the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by State Farm, produced and broadcast live from Miami on Telemundo Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET.
With an innovative app that “transforms songs into experiences,” the award-winning singer/songwriter brings his music of chance to the Billboard Latin Music Conference.
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame -- in association with Billboard -- will have its inaugural induction ceremony on April 23, and will honor some of the music industry's most established names including Grammy-winning Olga Tañon who will receive special recognition for her career achievements.
Mexico's most successful rock band Maná and award-winning singer/songwriter Draco Rosa will debut their single"Penelope" at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25.
Like so many foreigners before her, Beyoncé was seduced by Cuban music in Havana during her recent three-day trip with Jay-Z, who apparently enjoyed the flavor of a real Cuban cigar.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by State Farm, will feature performances by some of music's leading names including Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, Roberto Tapia, Daddy Yankee, Tito El Bambino and Juan Luis Guerra.
Norteno superstars Intocable and 3Ball MTY, East L.A. legends Los Lobos and two-time Latin Grammy Award winner Carla Morrison are among the big names confirmed for the sixth Pachanga Latino Music Festival, to be held May 10 and 11 at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, Texas.
Gloria Estefan has returned to her longtime label, Sony Music Entertainment, for a multi-album agreement that begins with the release of her upcoming English-language album, "The Standards," due out this Fall.
Regional Mexican singer Roberto Tapia has been announced as the third and last musician coach for Telemundo's upcoming singing competition "La Voz Kids," Billboard has learned.