Selena Gets National Medal of Arts, & More Best Latin Music News
From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little essential moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
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Selena’s Legacy Endures
At the highest of the week, President Joe Biden offered the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Honor and National Humanities Medals throughout a ceremony held Monday (Oct. 21) on the East Room within the White House adopted by a reception. The National Medals of Art honorees included the late Queen of Tex-Mex, Selena Quintanilla, along with Steven Spielberg, Alex Katz, Jo Carole Lauder, Mark Bradford, Spike Lee, Queen Latifah, and Bruce Cohen.
“We are excited to announce that Selena will be honored with the prestigious National Medal of Arts by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at the White House this evening. This remarkable achievement celebrates Selena’s enduring impact on her music and legacy,” learn the official announcement on Selena’s Instagram account. Her sister and Los Dinos member, Suzette Quintanilla, accepted the medal on her behalf.
Erika Ender’s TalenPro Gala
TalenPro 2024’s Grand Finale occurred this week, celebrating eight finalists on their inventive efficiency and social influence by way of the restoration and equipping of 12 inclusive instructional facilities throughout Panama. Erika Ender, creator of TalenPro and president of Fundación Puertas Abiertas, introduced on the occasion that greater than 8,000 Panamanians have been benefited all through the TalenPro 2024 course of.
This yr’s jury included Carlos Ponce, Karina Banda, Johnny Lozada, and Andy Clay, amongst others. Each of the winners—in classes equivalent to greatest tune, greatest dance group, and greatest audiovisual, to call a couple of—obtained a full college scholarship, in accordance with IFARHU rules. Other prizes included a brand new automobile to the tutor instructor of the yr. Special tributes of the night went out to Milly Quezada, Debi Nova, and boxer Roberto Dúran.
According to a press assertion, TalenPro (TALENt with PURPOse) is a Guinness World Records holder for “being the Largest Social/Global Development Project Competition. It is an annual student competition that promotes talent and purpose among the youth of Panama.” See Ender’s heartfelt publish right here.
Karol G Re-Opens a School
In different uplifting information, Karol G’s basis, “Con Cora,” reopened the Colegio Arenys de Mar faculty in Medellin after two years of restoration and beautification efforts. In December 2022, the college suffered extreme injury attributable to heavy rains that induced the collapse of the retention wall subsequent to the Iguaná stream. With the assistance of the group, the muse efficiently reconstructed the college’s infrastructure that features a new retention wall, renovated lecture rooms, transformed loos, and a brand new playground.
“I am proud to be part of this project and to contribute to positive change in a community so close to my heart,” expressed Karol G, in a press release. The Colombian artist was in attendance on the inaugural occasion. “A quality education is key for children to pursue their dreams. I hope each student remains curious, because education not only opens doors but also transforms lives,” she mentioned.
A Heartfelt Tribute to Liam Payne
Five artists from Ecuador have joined forces to pay tribute to the late Liam Payne, simply days after his surprising passing. In a collaboration publish on Instagram, Johan Vera, Mar Rendon, Ñusta Picuasi, Ren Kai, and Johnta are superbly harmonizing to One Direction’s “Story of My Life.” “Rest in Peace, Liam Payne,” notes the caption alongside a coronary heart emoji. Payne died on Oct. 16 at age 31 after falling from a third-floor resort balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl Cole.
