Olga Tañón was just 19 when she was invited to audition as a vocalist for a band. A self-proclaimed “rockerita” from a young age, she assumed it was a rock band. But when she arrived, she found a ...

NEXT month, Joseíto Mateo will celebrate his 85th birthday by doing absolutely nothing. “I don’t celebrate birthdays,” he laughs. “Why celebrate being one year closer to death?” Mateo, a traditional ...

From Fariana to Bad Bunny and beyond, see the riveting list below. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin On June 20, the official first day of summer, Karol G unleashed her first-ever merengue ...

IF THE STACCATO gallop of Dominican tambora seems especially prevalent lately, it might be because merengue is having a moment. In June, Karol G released “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” which is now ...

Manuel Turizo just wants to dance. Months after the success and virality of his song “La Bachata,” the Colombian superstar is back with another Latin genre-themed single, “El Merengue.” And this time, ...

Turizo replaces himself at No. 1. By Pamela Bustios Sr. Charts & Data Analyst (Latin & Billboard Español) Marshmello captures his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart with “El Merengue,” ...

Olga Tañón was just 19 when she was invited to audition as a vocalist for a band. A self-proclaimed "rockerita" from a young age, she assumed it was a rock band. But when she arrived, she found a ...