The Latin pop duo, comprised of Mexican and Spanish American sisters Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace, has released a new single “Serias Tu” just in time for Mother’s Day.
The heartfelt ballad is a love letter to Hanna’s daughter, Mathilde, who was born during the quarantine.
Mathilde is also seen in the music video alongside the singing sisters.
“I celebrate Mother’s Day thanks to her because she gave me the opportunity to become a mother,” Hanna said in a statement. “It’s one of the most special songs we’ve ever written and it speaks of the purest love that can exist.”
Metallicahas announced that the band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Black Albumwith a reissue of the wildly successful 1991 album, as well as a companion set titled The Metallica Blacklist, which will be packed with covers by major recording artists, including the 48-year-old Colombian Latin superstar.
Juanes performs a cover of Metallica’s classic single “Enter Sandman.”
But he isn’t the only Latino artist appearing on the heavy metal group’s covers album.
J Balvin appears on “Wherever I May Roam,” while Mexican Institue of Sound featuring La Perla and Gera MX perform “Sad But True.”
Meanwhile, Ha*Ash and Jose Madero both perform separate versions of Metallica’s “The Unforgiven.”
In all, a whopping 53 musicians from various genres are set to be included on the covers album, taking on their favorite songs from The Black Album.
Others include Miley Cyrus, with her interpretation of “Nothing Else Matters” featuring Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, WATT and others.
The Metallica Blacklist will be available in all formats, including a limited edition seven-LP vinyl pressing, while the reissue will also be available in all formats as well as a limited edition box set. Both releases will arrive via Blackened Recordings on September 10.
Pre-orders for the covers album will receive “instant gratification” tracks in the form of Cyrus’ “Nothing Else Matters” cover, and Juanes’ “Enter Sandman.”
Fans who pre-order the reissue will receive three different recordings of “Enter Sandman.”
The band also announced that 100% of the proceeds from The Metallica Blacklist will benefit 52 charities. They will be split between the band’s own All Within My Hands Foundation, and the charities selected by the artists who appear on the covers album.
The 38-year-old Spanish singer, songwriter and actress appeared in an intimate concert special filmed in Havana, Cuba, that premiered on HBO Latino on Friday, February 12.
The second installment of the HBO concert series “Havana Street Party Presents” — filmed before the global pandemic — not only includes live performances of Luengo’s Cuerpo y Almaalbum, but also taps into personal stories and empowering anecdotes as told by Luengo.
“Prior to the tour that was expected to start in 2020, I started making this documentary as a way to show my fans what my show would be like and as a presentation for those who don’t know me,” Luengo tells Billboard.
Of her 2018 album, she explains “cuerpo” are the songs she composes on top of beats, for artists like Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Wisin, Yandel. “Alma” are the songs she pens for organic instruments, for artists like Reik, Thalia,Ha*Ash, Alejandra Guzman, and Ricky Martin.
“This concert is an opportunity to show how a woman has managed to become a songwriter in such a difficult industry,” she says.
Filmed at the doors of an ancient castle in Habana for a select group of local fans, Luengo’s special guests include Manuel Medrano, Farina, Blas Cantó, and Orishas. She’s accompanied by a gospel choir, string quintet, and live DJ throughout the show.
For Luengo, it was important to bring her concept to life, fusing melancholy with modernity, the past with the future.
“We created a very special ambiance,” she says. “I feel that it is a way of projecting and giving hope, showing the Cuban youth all the advanced technology, such as mapping. The entire production has a very strong message for me. Cuba deserves the best.”
Meanwhile, Luengo is making the rounds with the Yotuel and Omar Montes-assisted “Rebelde,” which has become a viral sensation on TikTok with its vogue-meets-flamenco dance. “It exploded!” she expresses. “The TikTok videos are giving me life, all the outfits, and concepts. I love to see how your music can generate a person’s creativity or simply have fun.”
“Havana Street Party presents Beatriz Luengo” is currently streaming on HBO Max.
The first-ever Spotify Awards were celebrated this week in Mexico City, with the 25-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer topping the list of winners with seven awards.
Bad Bunnyscored big wins in the top categories including Spotify Artist of the Year, Most Listened to Artistand Most-Streamed Male Artist.
Karol Gpicked up four awards, making her the top Latina winner of the night.
Among her wins, the 29-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer picked up the awards for Most-Streamed Female Artist andMost Streamed Female Urban Pop Artist.
Other winners include J Balvin, Danna Paola, Ha*ash, Shakiraand Luis Miguel.
According to Spotify, the winners are based 100 percent on the user-generated data or the patterns and listening habits of Spotify users in Mexico.
The ceremony included standout performances by J Balvin and the Black Eyed Peaswho sang their crossover hit “Ritmo,” Karol G, who performed “Tusa,” and Los Ángeles Azuleswho took the stage to sing classic cumbiasongs with artists like Belinda, Horacio Palenciaand Lalo Ebratt.
Spotify Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny Most frequent artist: Sinaloense MS Band by Sergio Lizárraga Most listened artist: Bad Bunny Most added artist to playlist: Bad Bunny Most popular KPOP artist: BTS Artist with the largest increase in fans: Danna Paola Contemporary Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons Most shared artist: J Balvin Most listened to Mexican artist in Mexico: Luis Miguel Radar artist: Tones And I Most popular Pop Artist: Ha*Ash Most listened artist: Karol G Most listened to Mexican artist in the World: Reik Most popular EDM artist: Rita Ora Most popular Mariachi artist: Pepe Aguilar Most popular Urban Pop Artist: Maluma Most listened song: Calma Remix by Pedro Capó and Farruko Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Billie Ellish Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Bad Bunny Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Karol G Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Bad Bunny Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Shakira Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Luis Miguel
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its honorees for the 2019 La Musa Awards, with the 26-year-oldPuerto Rican singer and songwriter making the list.
Garcia, a three-time Latin Grammy winner, will be awarded the Elena Casals La Musa Award.
Garcia has penned all the songs for her albums. And she’s also written songs for other artists like Ha*Ash, Ednita Nazario, Pedro Capó, Fabiola and Chayanne.
José José, referred to as El Príncipe de la Canción, will receive the Living Legend Award, The 71-year-old Mexican crooner, who began his musical career in his early teens, has released more than 30 albums, his last Tenampa in 2001.
Jesús López, chairman & CEO for Universal Music Latin Americaand the Iberian Peninsula, will receive the Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award, while music executive Nestor Casonuwill be honored with the Ralph S. Peer Publisher Award.
Additional honorees will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
In addition to unveiling the first wave of honorees, LSHOF has also announced that Spotify is returning as the official title sponsor of the awards ceremony. According to an official statement, the “continuing partnership aligns with Spotify’s unparalleled commitment to supporting and highlighting Latin music and songwriters on its global platform.”
In May, Ivy Queen, Willie Colón, Michael Sullivan, Chico Novarro, and Armando Larrinaga were announced as the five songwriters who will be inducted at the prestigious hall this year.
The 2019 group of inductees, which were selected by the general public from a previously announced list of 24 nominated songwriters and composers, is comprised of some of the greatest performers, lyricists, and musicians in Latin music today.
The 2019 honorees will be officially inducted at the seventh annual La Musa Awards ceremony and gala, taking place October 24 at the James L. Knight Centerin Miami.
Tickets for the 7th annual La Musa Awards are now on sale via Ticketmaster.com.
Ha*Ash will be livin’ la vida loca with Ricky Martin…
The Mexican American pop duo, comprised of sisters Hanna Nicole Pérez Mosa and Ashley Grace Pérez Mosa, will serve as one of the guest acts on the U.S. leg of Martin’s One World Tour.
Beginning on September 15, the tour will feature 25 dates Stateside. 20 of those dates will feature either Ha*Ash or reggaeton star Wisin as guest acts.
Martin will play his initial two shows at the Axis at Planet Hollywood and the Grand Sierra Grand Theater in Reno on September 15 and 16, respectively. He’ll be joined by Ha*Ash opening night and then again beginning Sept. 17 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. The duo will open for Martin in 10 West Coast stops, including the Forum in Los Angeles and Viejas Arena in San Diego.
Then, on Oct. 1, Wisin will join Martin at Madison Square Garden and will also perform 10 dates with him, including Miami’s American Airlines Arena.
While having opening acts or guest acts in major tours is a normal part of doing business for mainstream acts, big Latin stars rarely tour with opening acts. One of the first to change that was Enrique Iglesias, who’s been touring with supporting acts for years and playing an instrumental role in catapulting them to success.
In Wisin’s case, he already is a major star who toured massive arenas as part of the duo Wisin y Yandel.
In this case, he says, touring with Martin was about “mutual respect.” Martin is featured in Wisin’s hit single “Adrenalina” (which also featured Jennifer Lopez) and will also sing on Wisin’s upcoming single, “Que se sienta el deseo.”
“Ever since we recorded ‘Adrenalina’ it’s clear to me that people enjoy hearing us together,” said Wisin.
“By the time I go on tour with him in October, the track should be strong in radio.”
On their end, Ha*Ash will perform an acoustic set with their group, which has been touring Mexico, Latin America and Spain. The duo just released their new single in the U.S., “Lo aprendí de tí.”
“We’re thrilled with the invitation,” said Hannah. “We love that Ricky is lending us his stage and his audience.”
Beyond Martin, more and more Latin acts are touring with opening acts. Juanes is currently on tour with alt chanteuse Ximena Sariñana. And J Balvin will go on tour with Becky G in September.
RICKY MARTIN ‘ONE WORLD’ Sept. 15 – Las Vegas – Axis at Planet Hollywood
Sept. 16 – Reno – Grand Sierra, Grand Theater
Sept. 17 – Oakland – Oracle Arena – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 19 – Los Ángeles – The Forum – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 20 – San Diego – Viejas Arena – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 23 – Tucson – Anselmo Valencia Amp
Sept. 24 – Albuquerque – Sandia Casino
Sept. 26 – Phoenix – Comerica Theatre – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 27 – El Paso – El Paso County Coliseum – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 29 – Hidalgo – State Farm Arena – Con Ha*Ash
Sept. 30 – Houston – Toyota Center – Con Ha*Ash
Oct. 1 – Laredo – Laredo Energy Arena con Ha*Ash
Oct. 3 – San Antonio – Freeman Coliseum con Ha*Ash
Oct. 4 – Dallas – Gexa Energy Pavilion – con Ha*Ash
Oct. 8 – Nueva York – Madison Square Garden – con Wisin
Oct. 9 – Washington – Patriot Center – con Wisin
Oct. 11 – Chicago – Allstate Arena – con Wisin
Oct. 14 – Montreal (Canadá) Bell Centre – con Wisin
Oct. 15 – Toronto (Canadá) – Air Canada Center – con Wisin
Oct. 17 – Atlantic City – Boardwalk Hall – con Wisin
Oct. 18 – Uncasville – Mohegan Sun Arena – con Wisin
Oct. 21 – Durham – Durham Perf Arts Centre
Oct. 22 – Atlanta – Philips Arena con Wisin
Oct. 24 – Miami – American Airlines Arena – con Wisin
Oct. 25 – Orlando – Amway Center – con Wisin
Prepare to shed a few tears, thanks to Ha*Ash’s new music…
The Mexican-American pop duo, composed of Hanna Nicole Pérez Mosa and Ashley Grace Pérez Mosa, has released a brand new single “Perdon, Perdon.”
The heart-wrenching ballad, Ha*Ash’s first single since 2011, was written by the duo and José Luis Roma.
It’s the debut single from the duo’s upcoming album Primera Fila, which will be released on November 11. It includes collaborations with Julio Ramírez (Reik), Joy (Jesse & Joy), Axel, and Matisse y Maluna, among others.
Primera Fila includes a documentary and musical numbers that were recorded in the United States, including the sisters’ home state of Louisiana.
He’s been proclaimed “the singer-songwriter of the pueblo”… But Espinoza Paz could be called this year’s most influential musician in Mexico.
The 30-year-old Mexican artist has received four nominations for the 10th annual Premio Nacional a la Música Grabada Oye!, which are presented annually by the Academia Nacional de la Música en México for outstanding achievements in the Mexican record industry.
Paz received nods in the Popular Album, Popular Song, Norteño Solo Artist or Group and Banda Solo Artist or Group categories.
But Paz wasn’t the only artist to receive four nods… 43-year-old Mexican rockera Alejandra Guzmán scored the same number of nods.
Meanwhile, Zoé, Joan Sebastian and Calle 13 received three nominations, while Shakira, Cristian Castro, Marco Antonio Solís, Los Tigres del Norte, Franco de Vita, Río Roma and Ha*Ash received two nods each.
Nominations are determined by a jury of approximately 2, 500 experts in the music industry.
The Premio Nacional a la Música Grabada Oye! 2012 awards show will take place on February 9, 2012.
The heartfelt ballad is a love letter to Hanna’s daughter, Mathilde, who was born during the quarantine.
