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Marco Antonio Solis Dishes on His 2023 Solo Tour: There’s ‘Always Surprises’

Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solis is still having a moment, and it will last all of 2023. On…

Hitmaker of the Month: Puerto Rican Producer Tainy Is the Mastermind Behind Kali Uchis’ ‘Telepatia’

From Cardi B to Maroon 5 to Selena Gomez, artists are seeking out urban Latin…

Interscope Miami Is Open for Business: How the Label Is Reimagining a Global Approach to Latin Music (EXCLUSIVE)

In today’s borderless music business, a label still needs territorial expertise to make a go…

On What Would Have Been Selena Quintanilla’s 50th Birthday, How the Late Tejano Star Still Influences Today

As fans of Selena Quintanilla remember the Tejano music star on what would have been her 50th…

‘Is This the Most Karol G Can Do?’ Latin Superstar Answers Skeptics With New Album ‘KG0516’

The title of Karol G’s third album, “KG0516,” references neither a birthdate or a catalog number,…

Music Biz on the Rebound: Assessing the State of the Industry for Concerts, Songwriters, Publishing, Music Discovery and the Latin Explosion

Why is Latin music thriving? In the three years since Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” became the…

Boom Boom Wow! The Black Eyed Peas Just Landed Their Fourth No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart

Want proof of Latin’s reach? Look no further than pop collective Black Eyed Peas, whose Spanglish…

Bad Bunny’s Banner Year: How Variety’s Achievement in International Music Honoree Rolled With the Punches in 2020

Bad Bunny began writing music when he was 14 years old. Today, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, 26,…

After ‘Selena: the Series,’ Listen to Seven of Her Essential Songs

With the release of “Selena: the Series” on Netflix, a wave of nostalgia has hit fans…

Residente Talks Sony Music Partnership, Plans for 1868 Studios to ‘Bring Hollywood’ to ‘Stories Never Told’

This year has brought unprecedented changes to the entertainment business as productions worldwide have been…