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 ...

The Latin urban scene is evolving rapidly in 2026, with a surge of collaborative tracks that are redefining the boundaries of reggaeton and trap. While established titans like Bad Bunny and Rauw ...

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 ...

Some of the biggest names in Latin music will make their way to the San Jose area over the next two months for concerts ranging from extravagant to intimate. Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin – who ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...