From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little vital moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
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Unhealthy Bunny Provides Again
Unhealthy Bunny is spending the vacations in his native Puerto Rico and a part of the celebration included his annual “Bonita Tradición” reward giveaway hosted by the artist and his Good Bunny Basis. Held on the Puerto Rico Conference Heart in San Juan, the free occasion featured conventional meals and sights, in addition to 25,000 presents that had been handed out to kids and youngsters. Unhealthy Bunny was in attendance handy out sports activities gear, music devices, artwork units and extra presents geared toward selling the love of music, artwork and sports activities. Different artists who joined the trigger included Miky Woodz, Younger Miko and Dei V.
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Taking Over Instances Sq. on New Yr’s Eve
New York Metropolis’s Instances Sq. is gearing as much as host its annual New Yr’s Eve celebration, which incorporates the televised ball decreasing in the course of the countdown to the brand new yr. The custom, which has been celebrated for 120 years now, will boast two Latin artists as a part of this yr’s festivities. Argentine star Maria Becerra and Mexican reggaeton artist Yng Lvcas will carry out a medley of their largest hits on the Planet Health Heart Stage. The previous is scheduled to carry out at 10:04 p.m. and the latter at 11:02 p.m. ET. Each performances will air reside on Univision and the Instances Sq. New Yr’s Eve webcast.
Shakira Honored in Her Hometown
This week, Shakira was honored with a 20-foot-tall bronze statue in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia. Wearing one in all her well-known belly-dancing outfits, along with her hips swaying and her arms raised, the monument includes a plaque that reads: “On Feb. 2, 1977, the city of Barranquilla and the world witnessed the start of a coronary heart that composes, hips that don’t lie, a voice that strikes plenty and a pair of naked ft that stroll for the great of youngsters and humanity.” The Colombian star was not current on the grand reveal, however her mother and father had been. “I’m very enthusiastic about this tribute to Colombian ladies and Barranquilleras inside and outdoors my land!” the singer expressed on Instagram.
Myriam Hernández is Celebrated in Chile
This week, Chilean singer-songwriter Myriam Hernández was acknowledged as a “Elementary Determine of Chilean Music” by the Society of Authors. “I’m pleased and grateful for the information,” the artist identified for hits resembling “El Hombre que yo Amo,” “Huele a Peligro” and “Te pareces tanto a él’” stated in a press release. “I really feel pleased with this recognition that the Society of Authors of my nation offers me, an entity that’s so crucial and vital for artists, creators, composers and performers. I’m excited to be a part of this distinction alongside different music greats. Moreover, being acknowledged by your friends is one thing very particular and important. I obtain it with immense pleasure as a result of this can be a race that belongs to the general public,” she stated.
