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Los Bukis Dedicate Their Hollywood Walk of Fame Star to ‘All Immigrants In This Beautiful Country'
Legendary band Los Bukis was honored with its very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday (July 23). Helmed by Marco Antonio Solís, the Mexican romantic grupero act received the 2,817th star now located on Hollywood Boulevard, immortalizing its contributions to Latin music over the past five decades. The ceremony kicked off around 11:30 a.m. local time with heartfelt speeches by actor and comedian Gabriel 'Iglesias' Fluffy and Oscar-nominated actor Demián Bichir, who said Los Bukis have become 'the soundtrack of our lives.' More from Billboard RAYE to Receive Ivors Academy Honour Following Songwriter Royalties Campaign Sabrina Carpenter Reveals 'Man's Best Friend' Tracklist via Golden Retriever Timmy Trumpet Cancels European Shows Following Injury With fans chanting 'Los Bukis' in unison, the iconic band took the stage with Solís, sharing some words with those present. 'After so much English, I am going to speak in Spanish,' he said to the roaring crowd. 'It is a special, wonderful day, an unimaginable blessing from God, but look, thanks to our reunion, we can be here celebrating this blessing that God has given us. How many of us came here to gaze at the stars here, and now we have one.' While his speech was brief, it was impactful and timely, thanking the immigrants that live in the United States for their support throughout the years. 'We dedicate this star to all immigrants gathered here in this beautiful country, to all workers who strive every day, the silent force of service in this country, silent but making a lot of noise and doing a lot for this country,' Solís said. 'In these times of adversity, we are with you. Our hearts go out to all those who are suffering from the hardships we are going through. We fully trust that this will have a solution.' Last year, Los Bukis made history as the first-ever full Spanish-language residency on the Las Vegas Strip. It was preceded by a momentous Los Bukis stadium tour, which kicked off in 2021, reuniting the band after a 25-year hiatus. According to Billboard's 2021 year-end Boxscore charts, Los Bukis' Una Historia Cantada Tour landed a No. 6 spot on Billboard's 40 top tours of 2021 with a total gross of $49,667,153. The reunion trek also won Top Latin Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Overall, Los Bukis has 32 entries onto Hot Latin Songs (which began in October 1986), scoring five No. 1 hits, including 'Cómo Fui A Enamorarme De Ti,' 'Y Ahora Te Vas' and 'Mi Mayor Necesidad.' Watch the ceremony below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Mon Laferte & Conociendo Rusia Drop ‘Esto Es Amor' & More Best New Music Latin
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below. Mon Laferte & Conociendo Rusia, 'Esto Es Amor' (Sony Music Latin) More from Billboard Tame Impala Previews New Era With Latest Single, 'End of Summer' Kneecap Banned From Hungary for Posing 'National Security Threat' Drake Reunites With Central Cee for 'Which One' Single: Stream It Now Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter Mon Laferte released 'Esto es Amor,' the second single from her upcoming album, Femme Fatal, in a surprising and powerful collaboration with Argentine musician Conociendo Rusia (Mateo Sujatovich). This exciting, elegant alternative pop track with soulful overtones features the intense sound of the saxophone and sensual, provocative lyrics centered on love and intimate relationships, very much in the style of Roberta Flack. The song, with its soft, danceable rhythms, was produced by Laferte and her musical director Manu Jalil. It takes us into the new era that the chameleonic artist has adopted — inspired by showgirls, with a vintage and theatrical aesthetic — which complements her role as Sally Bowles in the Mexican version of the musical Cabaret. — NATALIA CANO Elena Rose & Justin Quiles, 'Cosita Linda' (Kira Records/Warner Music Latina) Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose and urban music star Justin Quiles join forces on this fusion of pop and Afrobeats that celebrates true, uncomplicated love. 'If you go as copilot/ I'm going wherever/ I'm going to the moon/ Tell me if you like the idea,' Elena sings in her signature style, before Quiles joins her on the infectious chorus: 'My beautiful thing is by my side/ She's even stolen the air from me/ I haven't connected with other eyes/ I see the color of yours, uoh/ Wow, uoh uoh uoh, uoh uoh uoh, the color of yours.' With its zesty, laid-back rhythm and positive lyrics, 'Cosita Linda' is perfect for enjoying this summer. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Eslabon Armado, 'Dame Un Chanze' (Armado Records) True to his songwriting style, Eslabon Armado's Pedro Tovar once again offers a snapshot of that emotional journey that comes from romantic relationships. While most of his lyrics portray relationships that are on the brink of falling apart, 'Dame Un Chanze' is hopeful, as the band's frontman pleads to be given a chance to show what he has to offer. 'Give me a chance, my love, to give you the world you deserve, leave those fools behind,' he sings over slapping guitars and a wailing trumpet. 'Everything just came naturally — the lyrics, the guitars, the melody. As soon as I finished it, I knew I wanted to release it,' Tovar said in a statement about the song. The new single follows Eslabon's latest studio album, Vibras de Noche II, which landed on Billboard's Best Albums of 2025 So Far. — GRISELDA FLORES Latin Mafia & Omar Apollo, 'Hecho Para Ti' (Rimas Entertainment México) It's the kind of music your parents might've danced to in a smoky Salón Tropicana — but with a twist that belongs entirely to today. Latin Mafia's latest single serves up a time-jumping cumbia pulled straight from your tío's VHS collection, while Omar Apollo adds his signature blend of tender heartbreak. Together, they spin emotional chaos into 'Hecho Para Ti,' a wistful ode to failed love with aching lyrics like, 'Si no vas a amarme, corazón/ Prefiero que me odies, cariño,' wrapped in retro grooves reinvented for modern fans. Co-produced by Tyler Spry (of Bad Bunny fame) and filmed in the aforementioned Mexico City venue, the track exudes late-'80s, early-'90s nightclub energy — and just might leave you dancing with a touch of heartache. — ISABELA RAYGOZA Melanie Santiler & Velito El Bufón, 'Todo Se Supera' (MamiFinaRecords) In a first collaborative effort, Melanie Santiler and Velito el Búfon—two promising acts in the Cuban urban scene — deliver 'Todo Se Supera' (or everything is overcome). Produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Fernando Produce, the track kicks off with a sophisticated bolero melody before transitioning into a saucy and hard-hitting reparto beat (urban genre that derives from the barrios of Cuba). Lyrically, Santiler and Velito's silky vocals depict the story of a power couple who's going through a very public breakup. 'I'm tired of hearing you talk/ No podcast can stand it/ No one will care about the life you invent,' goes part of the cheeky song. The just as playful music video shows both artists annoyed with each other (but also flirting) during a TV interview. 'Releasing this song with Velito is super special to me because I've always loved his music, his flow, and the way he connects with people,' Santiler, who was featured on Billboard's On the Radar Latin earlier this year, said in a press statement. — JESSICA ROIZ Pancho Barraza & Lucero, 'Todo O Nada' (FONO/Pachy Music & Boba Records) The union of iconic pop star Lucero and Pancho Barraza, one of the most important interpreters of regional Mexican music, is something I wouldn't have imagined, but it comes as a pleasant surprise. Each one has their moment to shine in this song, in which a couple reproaches each other for the neglect that led to their breakup, although they claim to be better off without one another. 'Everything is over, I don't feel anything anymore/ Yesterday you were my everything, and today you're left with nothing,' goes part of the lyrics. Musically, 'Todo o Nada' is more pop-infused, although instruments like the tuba, characteristic of the Sinaloa band sound, can be subtly heard in the background, so you enjoy the best of both worlds in every sense. — TERE AGUILERA Carlos Vives, Lalo Ebratt, Bomba Estéreo, Estereobeat & More, '500' (Gaira Música Local) Carlos Vives pays a heartfelt tribute to Santa Marta on its fifth centenary with '500,' a song of profound love to the land of his birth, bringing together a collective of artists from Santa Marta, such as Lalo Ebratt, Bomba Estéreo, Estereobeat ft. Yera and Olga Lucia Vives. The song is 'an Indian-African-Spanish celebration,' as the lyrics say, capturing the historical and cultural soul of this ancestral land. The video, of moving cinematic beauty, explores its history and the magic of emblematic settings such as the Lost City, Tayrona Park and the Sierra Nevada, while a choir of Arhuaco girls sings verses in its native language. '500' is not only a tribute but also an aural and visual testimony to the legacy of Santa Marta to the world. — LUISA CALLE Esau Ortiz, 'Discontrol' (Sony Music Latin) Following the remix of his hit 'Triple Lavada,' which features Luis R Conríquez, Óscar Maydon, Víctor Mendivil and Alemán, Esau Ortiz returns with a solo track that once again displays his knack to produce bangers that blend regional Mexican roots with pop, disco and tropical beats. 'Discontrol' kicks off with sierreño guitars and trumpets then segues into an oom-pah, merengue beat that's irresistible. Between the spite lyrics and that beat, this one should take off. — LEILA COBO Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Latin Mafia, Eslabon Armado, & More: Who Had the Best New Latin Music Release This Week?
This week, Billboard's New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including collaborations by Latin Mafia and Omar Apollo; Elena Rose and Justin Quiles; and Mon Laferte and Conociendo Rusia, to name a few. On the groovy 'Hecho Para Ti,' Mexican indie band Latin Mafia and Indiana-native crooner Omar Apollo 'serve up a time-jumping cumbia pulled straight from your tío's VHS collection, while Apollo adds his signature blend of tender heartbreak,' Billboard Español's Isabela Raygoza describes. Co-produced by Tyler Spry, the track is an ode to failed love: 'If you're not going to love me, my love/ I'd prefer you hate me, sweetheart,' say the lyrics. More from Billboard Tame Impala Previews New Era With Latest Single, 'End of Summer' Kneecap Banned From Hungary for Posing 'National Security Threat' Drake Reunites With Central Cee for 'Which One' Single: Stream It Now Meanwhile, Carlos Vives recruited a collective of Colombian artists for his new song '500'—a heartfelt tribute to Santa Marta on its fifth centenary. Joining Vives (who's also celebrating 30 years of his album La Tierra del Olvido) on the historical and cultural song are Bomba Estéreo, Estereobeat, Gloria Torres, L'Omy, Lalo Ebratt, Laura Maré, Olga Lucía Vives, Pao Lacera, Rashid Zawady, and Yera—all from Santa Marta, where Vives was born. Other new releases this week include music from Christian Nodal, Eslabon Armado, and Cuban newcomers Melanie Santiler & Velito El Bufón. In last week's poll, Danna's 'Khe Calor' won with more than 80% of the vote. Which release this week do you think is best? Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below: Editor's Note: The results of the weekly New Music Latin poll will be posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes. This poll closes at 7:30 a.m. ET on Monday, July 28. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Bad Bunny Brings Home the Bag in Puerto Rico Takeover
Global superstar Bad Bunny has launched a historic 30-show residency, 'No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí,' at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, marking the island's first-ever organized concert residency and a powerful tribute to Puerto Rican identity, culture, and sound. Spanning genres like reggaetón, trap, salsa, bomba, and plena, the sold-out, three-hour shows draw from six albums and highlight themes of heritage, resistance, and love for his homeland. With over 600,000 visitors expected, the residency is projected to generate more than $181 million in economic impact and significantly boost tourism, jobs, and hotel bookings across the island. Prioritizing locals—reserving the first nine shows for Puerto Rican residents—Bad Bunny's immersive production merges art, activism, and entertainment, reinforcing his status not only as a Latin music icon, but as a cultural ambassador ensuring Puerto Rico's voice echoes worldwide.
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11-07-2025
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Guatemalan Grammy winner is playing in Springfield this week
SPRINGFIELD — For those who want to hear an early taste of what this weekend's Jazz and Roots Festival has to offer, the Hope Center for the Arts on Bridge Street will host Grammy-winning Guatemalan singer Gaby Moreno on Thursday night. Mercedes Escobar, a country-blues singer also from Guatemala, will join her. The show, for which tickets can be reserved for free online, will begin at 7 p.m. Moreno, who was born and raised in Guatemala, mixes her Latin roots with soul, blues and jazz inspirations. She has released nine albums and has been nominated for three Grammys, winning one. She was nominated in 2017 for Best Latin Pop Album for 'Ilusión,' in 2023 for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for 'Alegoria,' and finally, earned her first Grammy Award in 2024 for Best Latin Pop Album for 'X Mi (Vol. 1).' Moreno also has earned two Latin Grammys: the Best New Artist Award in 2013 and Best Traditional Tropical Album in 2023. In addition to her album accolades, Moreno's music has appeared in TV and film, including 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Orange is The New Black.' She also wrote 'A Song in My Heart' for the 2022 movie 'The Valet,' for which she was nominated for a Guild of Music Supervisors Award alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Tickets to Thursday's show at the Hope Center for the Arts can be reserved online for free, though a donation of $25 is suggested to support the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. Premiere seating, with a reserved spot in the first three rows, can be purchased for $35. The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival continues Friday at 7 p.m. with the Jo Sallins Experience, also at the Hope Center for the Arts, before kicking off on Saturday at noon with a day of live music in downtown Springfield. For more information about the festival and for a complete lineup of this year's music acts, go online to Read the original article on MassLive.
