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From career milestones to new music releases, big announcements, and the little big moments. signboard The editors focus on uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Fade joins the tour
The Feed announced their 2024 world tour this week and it became a trending topic. Dubbed the Felxocalypsis Tour in honor of his latest studio album, the Colombian artist announced his first confirmed dates on Monday (February 12), with tickets for the U.S. tour available on Tuesday ( It was announced that it is available for sale as of February 13th. He also told fans that he would share more information on Valentine's Day. “How cool and how crazy that that music brought us here,” he said on Instagram. “I want you to do a lot of cardio and be prepared because we're going to be screaming, singing, dancing and jumping.”
Maluma's Super Bowl Weekend
Maluma is gearing up for Super Bowl weekend, and to celebrate, he's teamed up with SiriusXM and Pandora for a special concert on Thursday night (February 8). During the intimate set, the Colombian artist performed some of his biggest bangers, including “Borro Cassette,” “Coco Loco,” and the Karin Leon-assisted viral hit “Según Quién.” The performance will be broadcast on SiriusXM's exclusive Latin music channels Hits Uno (ch. 151) and Caliente (ch. 152).
This weekend, Billboard's newest cover star, Usher, is set to headline the halftime show of Super Bowl XV. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face off in this year's Super Bowl on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Carnegie Hall Presents “Nuestro Sonidos”
“Nuestros Sonidos” is coming to Carnegie Hall for the 2024-2025 season. According to a press release, the season-long festival “celebrates the tremendous influence of Latin culture in the United States, including the vibrant sounds, pioneering rhythms, diverse traditions, and significant contributions of the Caribbean. “It becomes something.” Starting October 8, 2024 at the popular New York-based concert venue, the festival concerts will feature musical styles from the 1930s to today, including Latin jazz, reggaeton, salsa, bachata, Tejano, and more. “Nuestros Sonidos” artists include Gustavo Dudamel, Natalia Lafourcade, Gabriela Ortiz, La Santa Cecilia, and more. Click here for the complete program.
billboard Women of the Year
this week, signboard Karol G Named 2024 Woman of the Year Following Billboard History-Making Album Maniana Sera Bonito, successfully held a stadium tour and won his first Grammy Award. “Karol has sparked a movement for women around the world with her immense talent, her empowering lyrics and her inspiring confidence.” says Hannah Karp. billboard Editorial director. “The release of her breakthrough album Mañana Será Bonito proved that she is a force to be reckoned with on both the English and Spanish charts. We recognize her as a Woman of the I am very excited to be able to recognize this year.”
The Colombian artist received the Woman of the Year award and will be attending the 2024 sponsored by Marriott Bonvoy, which will be held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 6th, and streamed on March 7th. They are scheduled to perform at the Billboard Women in Music event. .
