From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Eladio Carrión’s Olympic Donation
Eladio Carrión is giving a donation of New Balance 990v6 sneakers to the athletes, coaches and staff of the Puerto Rican Olympic Team, according to a press statement. The announcement was first made during the season finale of Complex’s Sneaker Shopping series, where the Puerto Rican hitmaker made history with the show’s “largest purchase ever.” As a previous Olympic-qualifying swimmer, Carrión is “deeply committed to supporting and honoring the team’s dedication and hard work in their pursuit of excellence,” added the statement.
See Eladio Carrión’s episode below:
Victor Manuelle to Receive Key to NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the return of the ‘Rise Up NYC’ summer concert series, which will offer free outdoor concerts to New Yorkers across all five boroughs. On Aug. 21, when Victor Manuelle is set to perform in the Bronx, the salsa hitmaker will also receive the receive The Entertainers’ Key to New York City.
“With great honor! I thank Mayor Adams for this recognition and for allowing me to meet again with the Hispanic public of New York City, in an event as significant as Rise-Up. I’m very excited to present my show and celebrate a night full of music and energy with the Latin community,” the salsa singer said in a statement.
¡Viva! Broadway
The Broadway League and Museum of Broadway announced a new exhibit to celebrate Latin and Hispanic heritage on Broadway, titled ¡Viva Broadway!: Ayer, hoy y mañana. The exhibit will launch on Sept.15 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“The Broadway League’s ¡Viva! Broadwayinitiative is excited to collaborate with The Museum of Broadway in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the remarkable achievements of Latiné and Hispanic artists on Broadway through an immersive month-long exhibit curated by the museum and the League,” Jason Laks, interim president of The Broadway League, said in a statement. “Visitors will get the chance to see iconic pieces from favorite Broadway shows up close. Additionally, the month will feature a range of special events and panel discussions with distinguished Broadway performers and industry professionals.”
The exhibit will feature a mural by famed graffiti artist Soraya Marquez, aka Indie184, and will be open to the public Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 at The Museum of Broadway in Times Square.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Anthem
FIFA unveiled “Aheh-Aheh,” the official song for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 anthem. The song is a collaboration between Mambo Kingz, DJ Luian featuring Colombian artists Nath and Ysa C.
“This is a moment of great pride for Colombia,” said Ysa C in a statement. “We are showcasing our passion for football and our vibrant culture to the world. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is not just about sport, it’s about celebrating our unity and diversity.”
“Being part of the anthem for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia is a tremendous honor and a testament to our love for the game,” Nath added. “It’s an opportunity to highlight our nation’s talent, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of our people.”
The tournament kicks off Aug. 31 in Bogotá, Colombia. The match schedule for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 can be found here.
Carlos Vives Lunches New Summit
The Colombian star launched the new Tras La Perla Summit 2024 on Thursday at the Teatro Santa Marta. Billed as a summit that “seeks to strengthen the social fabric of its territory of influence and promote the construction of the future of the city of Santa Marta,” which will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2025.
The summit is part of the Tras La Perla initiative, founded by Carlos Vives and his wife Claudia Elena Vásquez, which is “dedicated to transformation and local development with identity” in the city of Santa Marta and the region.
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