From reggae and soca to merengue and bouyon, here’s how these musical genres have shaped the region’s culture and influenced ...

On a Wednesday night in Dinkelspiel Auditorium, four vocalists rehearse an arrangement of Cuban singer Celia Cruz, accompanied by a pianist to their right. Through these weekly rehearsals, Stanford ...

From Puerto Rico's Luis Figueroa to Colombia's Son Mujeres, check out the list below. By Jessica Roiz Associate Editor, Latin Salsa music has stood the test of time and evolved ever since its ...

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 ...

The National Museum of the American Latino presents its second major exhibition on the origins of salsa music. From the streets of Havana to the dance floors of New York and beyond, ¡Puro Ritmo!

The musician, who died on Friday, was a true originator of the genre. An outsider, he lived a Latin music life by immersing himself in Afro-Caribbean culture. By Ed Morales In many ways, Larry Harlow ...

Until recently, Colombian percussionist and bandleader Clodomiro Montes made a decent living doing what he loves best: playing a soulful repertoire of Afro-Caribbean hits at restaurants and nightclubs ...

According to Billboard, Cuban musical Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, which just opened in Havana this week, might be heading to the U.S. Directed by Fela!'s Maija Garcia, the revue-style show focuses on ...

The Argentine-Spanish artist recently released the traditional salsa EP Malportada. By Sigal Ratner-Arias Deputy Editor, Billboard Español Nathy Peluso may not have salsa music in her blood, but she ...

Denver is a wild crossroad of music and flavor. Latin music, salsa dancing and delicious Tex-Mex permeate the verdant surroundings of our fine city. There are some fantastic clubs and restaurants that ...