Buika is an African-Spanish singer-songwriter with a giant voice who sprinkles hints of her flamenco roots into her own style of Latin jazz, soul and Afrobeat. Spain has always been a crossroads of the world and Buika is one of the best representatives of that. The blend of Spanish flamenco with African rhythms is natural. Spain and Africa are only nine miles (14km) … [Read more...] about Buika is the Spanish Queen of Flamenco Soul
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Laura Pausini
Laura Pausini is an Italian pop singer who sings in both Italian and Spanish, and is loved in both worlds. Hazte Sentir wins Latin Grammy November 15, 2018 ~ Hazte Sentir wins the Latin Grammy for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album." On the album Pausini sings in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English. Laura Pausini Nominated for Latin Grammy September 20, 2018 ~ Pausini … [Read more...] about Laura Pausini
Selena for Sanctuary
Selena for Sanctuary is a tribute concert to the Tejano legend at Damrosch Park Lincoln Center for Lincoln Center Out of Doors on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm. FREE The concert features performances by Mon Laferte, Cuco, Gaby Moreno and Nina Diaz, with guest appearances by Chris Perez (Selena's husband), Omar Apollo and August Eve. NPR Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras … [Read more...] about Selena for Sanctuary
Ludovico Einaudi, One of Europe’s Best-Selling Solo Pianists
Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian classical pianist and composer who is one of Europe's best-selling solo pianists. He does a lot of film scoring and really blurs the lines between genres. Ludovico Einaudi Expands the Possibilities of Classical Music https://youtu.be/k9NM-yK1C2I Ludovico Einaudi was born in Turin, Italy in 1955 and trained in composition at the Conservatory of … [Read more...] about Ludovico Einaudi, One of Europe’s Best-Selling Solo Pianists
Bebe
Bebe is a Spanish pop singer from Extremadura, Spain who won a 2005 Latin Grammy for "Best New Artist." Her "Siempre me quedara" is a Tango dance hit. She is a outspoken Spanish woman who doesn't shy away from the harshness of life or hold back her opinions. Her audience connects with the women's issues that she sings about. Bebe in New York City Bebe plays Irving Plaza in … [Read more...] about Bebe
Camilo Sesto
Camilo Sesto is a legendary pop singer from Spain. He was one of the early Spanish-language artists to go global. Algo de Mi went No. 1 across the Latin world in 1971. Sesto produced and starred in the Spanish-language Jesus Christ Superstar in Madrid in 1975. He was huge in the 1970s and 80s. https://youtu.be/8InOkoDaL80 Sesto's most famous song is Perdóname (Forgive … [Read more...] about Camilo Sesto
Luz Pinos is a bright new star of South American Pop
Luz Pinos is a hot new South American Pop (Pop Sudamericana) singer-songwriter from Ecuador based in New York City. Her strong debut album Mariposa Azul (Blue Butterfly) is being released March 30, 2017 with a show at DROM in the East Village. Check out the first video for the album's first single Mozo. A "Mozo" is a handsome man, a fox. Come on Mr. Fox, you can't … [Read more...] about Luz Pinos is a bright new star of South American Pop