From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little vital moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
Tiago PZK’s VMAs debut
Argentine city act Tiago PZK will make his VMAs debut at this 12 months’s award ceremony. Tiago will be part of Brazilian star Anitta to carry out their Brazilian funk collab “Alegría.” The 2024 VMAs can be broadcast reside from New York’s UBS Area on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. ET through MTV and Univision. Different artists confirmed to carry out embody Karol G, Camila Cabello and Rauw Alejandro, amongst others. Megan Thee Stallion will host the present, and Katy Perry will obtain the Video Vanguard Award.
Latin Grammys Greatest New Artist Showcase in Argentina
The Latin Recording Academy hosted the Greatest New Artist Showcase that includes earlier Latin Grammy winner in one of the best new artist class, Joaquina, and Nicki Nicole, who was additionally nominated in the identical class in 2020. For the primary time, the occasion occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Michelangelo Legend.
“Bringing our Greatest New Artist Showcase to Argentina for the primary time, along with Joaquina and Nicki Nicole, is a singular alternative to proceed celebrating Latin music and its creators in the course of the twenty fifth anniversary of the Latin Grammys,” mentioned Manuel Abud, CEO, The Latin Recording Academy. “Since we launched the sequence two years in the past, this initiative has change into a superb car to deliver our mission to life and reaffirm our dedication to fostering areas that helps new music in an atmosphere that respects cultural range and inclusion.”
Joaquina opened the showcase and sang “Pesimista”, “Quise Quererte,” “No Llames Lo Mío Nuestro” and “El Alquimista.” In the meantime, Argentine hitmaker Nicki Nicole carried out “Dispara”, “Qué Le Pasa Conmigo”, “8AM”, “Plegarias” and “Llámame.”
Carnegie Corridor to kick off Nuestros Sonidos
Carnegie Corridor is ready to kick off Nuestros Sonidos — a season-long competition that goals to highlight Latin tradition within the U.S. with a free live performance sequence with occasions throughout all 5 boroughs of New York Metropolis. The lineup contains performances by Daymé Arocena on Sept. 20. Subsequently, three performances by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic from Oct. 8-10 will happen. On the ultimate efficiency of the orchestra’s sequence on Oct. 10, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade will be part of him as particular visitor.
Extra information on Nuestros Sonidos right here.
Codiciado honored in Chula Vista, Calif.
On Wednesday (Sept. 4), regional Mexican artist Codiciado was honored with a particular proclamation by the Mayor of Chula Vista in San Diego, Calif. The popularity “celebrates Codiciado’s excellent profession and invaluable creative contributions to the San Diego group and past,” in response to a press launch. The ceremony occurred at Metropolis Corridor in Chula Vista. The singer-songwriter is ready to carry out at Rumbazo 2024 in Las Vegas on Sept. 13 in celebration of Mexican Independence Day Weekend. For extra info, go to rumbazofest.com or observe the occasion on social media at @rumbazofestival.
Sebastián Yatra On Broadway
“Alternatives come after they are available in life and in case you don’t dare to take them, you don’t know if they may come once more,” Yatra informed Billboard Español about making his Broadway debut in Chicago. Set to play the function of Billy Flynn, Chicago is the longest operating American musical on Broadway that could be a satire set within the Nineteen Twenties about present enterprise. Chicago is offered on the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. forty ninth St.) For extra info and to buy tickets, go to www.ChicagoTheMusical.com.
Learn Yatra’s interview about making his highly-anticipated Broadway debut right here.