Latin Notas

The tribute album that could have been Draco Rosa's swan song is instead an all-star post-cancer celebration.

Atria Books announced Monday it's publishing a memoir by Jenni Rivera, who died in a plane crash in December at age 43. "Unbreakable," coming out simultaneously in English and Spanish, is scheduled for July and has been authorized by Rivera's family.

In a rare interview, Bocelli tells Billboard why romance and passion remain indispensable life ingredients.

Ana Tijoux's Grammy nomination for "La Bala" is her second, following one for her previous album, 2010's "1977." But this time she definitely won't be attending the ceremony. Tijoux, known for her conscious lyrics and intensely personal vocal style, will learn who wins the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album category at home in Chile as she awaits the birth of her baby.

Despite 1 in 10 viewers of the telecast being from a Hispanic household, the show lacks a notable Latin presence.

Carla Morrison never expected 30,000 people to show during her set at last year's Vive Latino music festival in Mexico City. "It was a big, big moment," recalls the singer/songwriter who is a Grammy nominee for best Latin pop, rock or urban album.