The Smithsonian's new exhibit, “Puro Ritmo: The Musical Journey of Salsa,” is full of music and movement. Visitors can listen to hits like Quimbara by iconic Cuban singer Celia Cruz while looking at ...

There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its meteoric rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound ...

Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa” represents the Smithsonian’s Latino Museum’s third attempt to present itself to the ...

Hits by two late Latin music icons whose ballads and salsa songs are constants in playlists across generations have been inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

A lot of Bay Area salsa nights feature DJs spinning the classics by Celia Cruz and Willie Colón, so it’s a rare treat to see not one but three high-caliber ensembles playing both traditional and ...

We would be remiss if we celebrated Hispanic and Latino heritage without an appreciation for the great artists of Latin American descent. Just as regional sounds have found worldwide audiences, Latino ...

The 2025 Festival Latino will take place Aug. 9-10 at Genoa Park in Columbus. Headliners include Peruvian salsa artist Daniela Darcourt, Panamanian rock band Los Rabanes, Puerto Rican salsa artist ...

Two major Latin music festivals — La Onda in Napa and Bésame Mucho in Austin — have been canceled or left in limbo for 2026, even as Los Angeles prepares to launch its free Summer of Salsa series in ...

They say music can move you back in time, take you to different places. And one of the most famous salsa songs of all time will resonate emotionally with viewers as they watch one of DC’s fastest ...

Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, ...

After 30 years as a superstar singer and actor, Latin music legend Marc Anthony gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Thursday, the most successful tropical Latin singer in history will be ...

The 2026 Latin music festival season is showcasing unprecedented diversity, blending salsa, bachata, reggaeton, rock, and hip-hop across events from Napa to Valencia. Flagship gatherings like La Onda, ...