From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Advertising sign The editors highlight heartwarming moments in Latin music. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Daddy Yankee releases faith-based music
Yankee Dad hasn't completely retired from music — in fact, he's now committed to using his talent and platform to send positive and uplifting messages. On Good Friday (March 29), the King of Reggaeton released “Donante de Sangre” (“Blood Donor”), a song dedicated to his faith and how Jesus changed his life. “Healed by his blood/ I walk free by his blood/ I'm different from what I was before,” sings the Puerto Rican artist, born Raymond Ayala.
Yankee spoke about the new chapter of his life during his farewell concert in Puerto Rico in December, part of four consecutive shows entitled La Meta (The Goal). “All the tools in my power like music, social media, platforms, microphone, everything that God has given me is now for his kingdom,” he expressed to his fans. “I hope you will walk with me in this new beginning and I hope you remember one very important thing: Do not follow any man. I am human. To all people who follow me, follow Jesus Christ — he is the way, the truth, and the life.”
Latin AMAs Reveal 2024 Special Honors Awards
This week, the Latin American Music Awards revealed which three artists will receive special recognition during the ceremony next month. Recognized for their remarkable musical careers, both Banda MS and Ricardo Montaner will be honored with the Latin AMA Legacy Award. Yandel, meanwhile, will be honored for his contributions to the Latin urban music scene with the Latin AMA Pioneer Award.
Feid and Peso Pluma lead this year's nominations with 12 nods each. Top contenders Bad Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8) follow. Featuring Thalía, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce, this year's award ceremony will celebrate the theme We Speak Música and will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision. UNIMÁS, Galavision and ViX.
Karol G Brings Out Servando y Florentino
During her two-day stop in Venezuela as part of her Mañana Será Bonito tour, Karol G surprised fans with an epic Servando y Florentino reunion — more so, with a major Salserín throwback. The Colombian singer, along with his talented Venezuelan siblings, performed his 1996 salsa hit “De Sol a Sol” to a roaring and excited crowd of more than 50,000 people.
“The first woman to make history at the Monumental Simón Bolívar stadium. You stand out not only for your great show but also for the wonderful person you are,” the duo said on Instagram.
“Thank you for singing with me and doing the choreography. I can't believe it,” Bichota also wrote on her own account.
Greicy releases the song for Kai
Greeicy shared a snippet of a new song she premiered during her recent concert at Bogotá's Movistar Arena. Named after her son, Kai, the song is a reflection of her new era of motherhood. “I hope these eyes see me forever/ What's left of this life and the next too/ I don't usually talk much, I'd rather show you/ I wish I could wrap the world up and give it to you/ And not even that it will be enough,” reads part of the heartfelt verse written by Keityn.
During her performance, Greeicy also shared never-before-seen footage of her son.
