I still remember this story from October 28, 2002. The cowbell is the “hammer” of a tropical latin band, beating out the rhythm and heard over the top of all the other players. Originally it was used ...

What does a Latino fairytale kingdom sound like? Merengue, salsa, son montuno, vallenato, cumbia and reggaeton, as well as variations of Latin rock, folk and of course upbeat pop, are just some of… By ...

SoundCloud’s acclaimed music discovery series SCENES is back with a brand-new season—SCENES: Latin Experimental Electronic, presented by Toyota Corolla. This edition dives into the boundary-pushing ...

The webinar ‘Borderless Beats: The Latin Sound—Regional Success to Global Dominance,’ sponsored by Open On Sunday, brought together leading figures in the music industry to discuss one of today’s most ...

Billboard invited four in-demand ­producers -- Castro, 41 (Carlos Vives, Maluma); Andres Saavedra, 33 (Raquel Sofia, Avionica, Atelagalli); Alejandro "Mosty" Ramirez, 23; and Alejandro "Sky" Patino… ...

In 2015, Jorge Fonseca, a veteran A&R for Sony Music Latin, made a trip to Puerto Rico in search of new sounds. “When you go to the island, the streets speak to you,” he tells Rolling Stone. “You hear ...

With the release of “Arriba y Lejos” by Raul y Mexia, San Jose can claim an enticing new Latin pop sound that proudly draws on Mexican roots music while strategically wielding hip-hop, cumbia and ...

Melodic fluidity, joyful flutes, lively rhythms, and sensual bass beats beneath captivating songs — all executed to perfection. For decades, Latin jazz has been one of the most enjoyable and beloved ...

René Pérez, lead singer of Puerto Rican alternative urban group Calle 13, knows a thing or two about teeing people off. Since the release of Calle 13’s self-titled debut album in 2005, the band ...

At once piquant and sweet, and moving in many ways, Latin music makes the senses come alive in ways matched by few others. And there are no shortage of Latin music-makers in Florida where the sound of ...

Colombian singer Karol G has a new album out. It's called "Tropicoqueta." The cohost of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast, Anamaria Sayre, has been listening to it, and she says Karol G went for a sort of ...