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Jorge Brea CEO, Symphonic Distribution Brea says that Symphonic Distribution secured $37 million in new series B investments in January from NewSpring, Ballast Point Ventures and others. The technology-driven music [...]

BEST MUSICA URBANA ALBUM Saturno RAUW ALEJANDRO To hype fans for his third studio album, Saturno, Rauw wrote on Instagram that he was in 'Saturn making the most amazing album [...]

Noah Assad Co-founder/CEO, Rimas Entertainment Assad, Billboard's 2021 Latin Executive of the Year, is on a record-breaking streak. His marquee client Bad Bunny again topped the Billboard 200 with Un [...]

Jennifer D'Cunha Director of services, Latin America, Apple Patricia Flores Head of U.S. Latin, music business partnerships, Apple Music The most significant recent development for Apple Music has been the [...]

Founder, Vibras Lab/Akela Family Music Acosta credits 'consistency and persistence' for the success of his company, Vibras Lab. Acosta is the manager for J Balvin and Argentine trap artist Cazzu, [...]

ONE OF THE biggest global hits of the year belongs to a mysterious, fast-rising 24-year-old Argentine producer. Bizarrap's 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52'--an electronica club banger featuring Spanish singer Quevedo--spent [...]

NOAH ASSAD Co-founder/CEO, Rimas Entertainment Assad, 30, runs Rimas as a management company and one-stop label/distribution operation. He secured his superstar artist Bad Bunny a guest spot during the Super [...]

'The Children Of Jenni Rivera' December marks the 10-year anniversary of Jenni Rivera's untimely death in a plane crash, but her legacy still looms large. For the first time since [...]

WHEN MOMOLAND AND T1419 visited Puerto Rico for the first time in July, the K-pop groups networked with Latin artists, engaged with Spanish-language press and walked the red carpet at [...]

RAUL ALARCON JR. Chairman/CEO, Spanish Broadcasting System ALBERT RODRIGUEZ COO, Spanish Broadcasting System JESUS SALAS Executive vp programming, Spanish Broadcasting System SBS' radio stations already had strong ratings before the [...]

JULIO BAGUE Vp Latin division. East Coast and Puerto Rico, peermusic YVONNE DRAZAN Vp Latin division, West Coast, peermusic Bague won his second Latin Grammy Award in 2020, for best [...]

NELSON ALBAREDA CEO, Loud and Live EDGAR MARTINEZ Senior vp entertainment, Loud and Live With an expanded touring roster that includes Farruko, Carlos Vives, Silvestre Dangond and Soda Stereo, Loud [...]

ERIC DUARS CEO, Duars Entertainment As the coronavirus halted touring, Duars, 39, organized a virtual live concert staged in the empty Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan for his [...]

WHEN IFPI RELEASED ITS 2021 Global Music Report in March, it confirmed that only one region in the world experienced a double-digital rate of revenue growth in the preceding year--Latin [...]

First time, leaders of the Latin music industry are honored with a Billboard Power Players report that recognizes this vibrant and unique part of the music industry. Now in its [...]

WITH A SUCCESSION OF chart hits spanning 14 years and a signature sound blending aggressive raps and soulful vocals, Wisin & Yandel have become reggaeton's most successful duo. They're also [...]

'Artists And The Vote' BECKY G and LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE They represent different generations and genres, but the 23-year-old singer and the veteran regional Mexican group are both dedicated [...]

GABRIELA GONZALEZ Vp U.S. Latin and Latin America, membership. ASCAP Not only were the 2020 ASCAP Latin Music Awards presented digitally on all of the PRO's social media feeds in [...]

In 2017, 'Despacito,' from Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (with a remix featuring Justin Bieber), ushered in a new era of global mainstream hits by Latin artists. Three years later, [...]

BRUNO DEL GRANADO Agent, Creative Artists Agency Del Granado, 55, saw overwhelming proof of the global embrace of Latin music last November when Maluma played his first show in Riyadh, [...]

* Today's music distributors do far more than just that: Most also offer a suite of services, from marketing to synch licensing, through flexible contracts that allow artists to own [...]

On June 2, eight days after George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police, Sony Music Entertainment held a series of meetings for employees and artists to discuss their [...]

JESUS LOPEZ Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula ALEJANDRO DUQUE Managing director, Universal Music Latino, Machete and Capitol Latin VICTOR GONZALEZ President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment ANGEL KAMINSKY [...]

When Dale Play Records launched in 2018 as a one-stop shop for artists--providing management, publishing and label services--its founder, Federico Lauria. had a simple goal: support Argentina's rising trap scene. [...]

JUST DAYS AFTER LIVE NATION and AEG suspended all of their concerts in North America, over 40,000 people attended the Vive Latino pop and rock festival in Mexico City. Both [...]

Alejandro Fernandez (above) nabs his seventh Top Latin Albums No. 1 with Hecho en Mexico. His 16th studio set debuts atop the chart with 12,000 equivalent album units earned in [...]

MIAMI--During his November 2019 concert in front of 45,000 fans in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia, J Balvin did something he never had before: He gave a political speech. 'I [...]

THE LATIN GRAMMY IS AN AWARD THAT prides itself on rewarding artistic merit over commercial success. It's an approach that has long lent itself to nominations that run the gamut [...]

The article discusses Latin music industry executives. Topics include chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Jesus Lopez of the music company Universal Music Latin America/Iberian Peninsula, president Tomas Cookman of the record label Cookman International, and CEO Alex Mizrahi of the record label and talent agency Ocesa Seitrack.

Ho, ho, ho: 'Tis the season to be jolly, they say, so maybe it is about time to take a slightly leavened glance at the (Walter Cronkite's voice, please) ... […]

The article explores the growing popularity of salsa music in the U.S. in 2013., aided by the release of the song "Vivir Mi Vida" by Marc Anthony from his album "3.0." It notes that salsa music had declined in popularity during the 20 years prior to 2013, replaced primarily by the reggaetón and bachata genres. In addition, the popularity of "Vivir Mi Vida" on Latin music charts is discussed, with the author noting that it has increased ticket demand for Anthony's 2013 tour.

The article presents an examination of individuals who have contributed to the success of the Latin music industry. It offers examinations of Jesus Lopez, the Chairman of Universal Music Latin America/Iberian Peninsula, Raul Alarcón Jr., the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Spanish Broadcasting System and Afo Verde, the President of Sony Music's Latin region.

The article presents information on the Latin rock band Maná. The author looks at the band members, including lead singer Fher Olvera, drummer Alex Gonzalez, and bassist Juan Diego Calleros, the 2011 global tour, and their 2011 album "Drama y Luz." The article also discusses the cost of concert tickets, the group's relationships with their fans, and songs from the "Drama y Luz" album, including "Latinoamerica" and "Vuela Libre Paloma."

The article looks at bicultural musicians, focusing on their efforts to increase the sales and popularity of Latin music. The author comments on how the growing bilingual population in the U.S. makes it easier for Latin musicians to target wider audiences. The bicultural orientation of U.S. music consumers is also discussed. Musicians mentioned include Luis Fonsi and Gerardo Ortiz.

The article profiles businessmen that became successful in the music industry under the age of thirty. Cortez Bryant, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bryant Management, manages rappers Lil Wayne and Drake. Jamar Chess, of Sunflower Entertainment works in the Latin music industry. Scott 'Scooter' Braun is the founder and CEO of Scooter Braun Projects.

The article presents quotations from a variety of people in the Latin music industry discussing music manager Angelo Medina. Kevin Lawrie, president of Sony Music Latin notes Medina's ability to create opportunities; Tommy Mottola of the Mottola Co. comments on Medina's knack for teamwork; and Walter Kolm, president of Universal Music Latino, is quoted discussing Medina's extensive business network.

The article presents a profile of Angelo Medina, an internationally known manager of Latin American recording artists. Medina has worked with a wide variety of acts and with every major record label. He managed singer Ricky Martin at the time of Martin's success with songs such as "The Cup of Life." His roster includes the Mexican rock band Maná, rap duo Calle 13, Puerto Rican merengue star Manny Manuel, and singer Ednita Nazario.

The article discusses how the digital downloading of music has led many Latin musicians to experiment with different ways to release their recordings in order to maximize sales. Particular attention is paid to musician Enrique Iglesias and the release of his album "95/08." The first single supplied to radio will not be available for purchase on the Internet. The state of the global Latin music market in regards to digital music sales is discussed. INSET: 6 QUESTIONS with ENRIQUE IGLESIAS.

EURO DIGIAL SONGS COMPILED BY NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN INTERNATIONAL LAST THIS TITLE WEEK WEEK IMPRINT/LABEL Artist 2 1 SING ASYLUM Ed Sheeran 1 2 STAY WITH ME Sam Smith CAPITOL 4 [...]

Talks about the use of market research by several radio stations in Latin America. Ways for a song to get on a radio station's playlist; Role of market research in radio stations; Research methods.

Presents profiles of several finalists for 2002 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Success of the album 'Shhh!,' by A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings; Production work which was performed by Marc Anthony on his album 'Libre'; Chart performance of the single 'Y Llegaste Tu,' by Banda El Recodo; Others.

Focuses on the efforts of Spanish musical acts to find success in the Latin American market. Impediments to this success, including the dire economic conditions of the Latin American sound recording industry because of piracy, and a perceived lack of interest in this music by Latin American media in the United States; Forecast for the international success of Estopa and others; Details of several emergent artists from Spain.

Presents an interview with Miami, Florida-based Latin music promoter Arie Kaduri. Comments of Kaduri regarding his work with Latin acts; His early career in music as a member of the band The Yemenites; Description of Kaduri's job as head of his company, NYK Productions; Efforts of Kaduri to promote American acts.

Features the winners of `Billboard' magazine's seventh annual Latin Music Awards, which will be presented on April 27, 2000, in Miami, Florida. Marc Anthony; Cypress Hill; Elvis Crespo; DLG; Alejandro Fernandez.

Presents a recap of `Billboard' magazine's retail and radio charts of Latin American music for the period from December 4, 1999 to April 1, 2000. Overall sales of titles charting on The Billboard Latin 50 chart; Hot Latin Tracks titles; Top recording artists; Top record labels.

MADRID--What was already a slow traffic flow across the repertoire bridge linking Spain and Latin America trickled to a near halt after the terrorism attacks of Sept. 11. The year [...]