More Uplifting Moments in Latin
From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little vital moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what occurred in the Latin music world this week.
Sebastián Yatra scholarship goes to …
The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation awarded the Sebastián Yatra Scholarship, or Prodigy Scholarship, to Cuban double bass participant Leo Luna Roblejo throughout a ceremony in Miami on Aug. 7.
“Music has the power to change lives and unite cultures, and I am excited to see how these young people, like Leo, will carry forward the legacy of Latin music with passion and dedication,” Yatra stated in a press release. “I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their education and artistic development.”
The scholarship holds a most worth of $250,000, permitting Luna Roblejo to pursue a bachelor’s diploma at Berklee College of Music in Boston beginning this fall.
“Music has been my calling and my passion ever since I was a young child, and to have the opportunity to pursue my dream thanks to the support of Sebastián Yatra and the incredible Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is beyond anything I could have imagined,” stated Roblejo. “I am committed to making you all proud, and I will take full advantage of this opportunity, working hard every day to make the most of this gift.”
Los Ángeles Azules to obtain particular award
Los Ángeles Azules will obtain the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Award for the Arts Award in the course of the thirty seventh Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House on Sept. 5, which can be featured on the PBS broadcast, on-line and PBS video app.
“Los Angeles Azules have literally moved audiences around the world through their music and messages for decades,” Antonio Tijerino, HHF president and CEO, stated in a press release. “We are thrilled to honor this remarkable group of musical giants with our Arts Award, and we look forward to sharing our collective cultural pride, achievement and vision, along with the other Honorees, at the Kennedy Center and on PBS with all of America and beyond during Hispanic Heritage Month.”
The iconic Mexican cumbia group added, “We are very grateful to the Hispanic Heritage Awards for this great recognition of our long artistic career. We also want to thank all our followers and those who have supported us throughout this time. It is thanks to them and to those who enjoy and dance to our songs that we will continue building this great career.”
Coldplay confirms collab with Tini
Mark your calendars: Coldplay is about to drop “We Pray” on Aug. 23, which options Argentine star Tini, together with different worldwide artists resembling Palestinean-Chilean artist Elyanna, Burna Boy from Nigeria and British rapper Little Simz. “This is so exciting,” Tini commented on the put up shared by Coldplay on social media.
Listen to a preview of the music under:
Lele Pons’s IG Live with María Corina Machado
Lele Pons, the Venezuelan influencer and singer with probably the most followers on social media (53.3 million on Instagram alone), had Venezuelan opposition chief María Corina Machado as a visitor on an IG Live on Friday (August 9) to speak in regards to the present state of affairs in their nation, the place tensions and repression by the federal government have elevated for the reason that presidential elections of July 28.
Almost two weeks after the Venezuelan electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner and the opposition printed information in keeping with which its candidate Edmundo González received with near 70% of the votes — one thing that has been well known, even by the U.S. — Machado reiterated her message that they’ll proceed to press via peaceable means and her religion that they’ll get “to the end.” She additionally answered questions from Pons’ followers and stated that in the approaching days they are going to be asserting an enormous occasion in which the worldwide neighborhood will be capable to take part.
Announced simply three hours in advance in a put up shared by Pons and Machado, the Live attracted some 135,000 individuals and obtained principally constructive messages. Watch it under.
Celia Cruz will get her coin
The picture of the legendary singer Celia Cruz is now depicted on a U.S. quarter. The late Cuban artist, often called the Queen of Salsa, was chosen together with 4 different ladies from historical past to be featured on the U.S. quarter as a part of the American Women Quarters Program this 12 months. She additionally makes historical past by turning into the primary Afro-Latina to seem on the coin.
The four-year American Women Quarters Program “celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States,” states the U.S. Mint’s web site, which additionally sells the cash individually and as a set. The different 2024 honorees are Patsy Takemoto Mink, the primary girl of shade to serve in Congress; Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a ladies’s rights advocate and Civil War period surgeon; poet, activist, and lawyer Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray; and Native American author, composer, educator and political activist Zitkala-Ša.
—Additional reporting by Sigal Ratner-Arias.
