BETHLEHEM, Pa. - ArtsQuest has announced a salsa group as its latest Musikfest headliner. Grupo Niche will be coming to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on July 30 for preview night of the festival, according to a news release from ArtsQuest.

Rafael Ithier, founder of the emblematic salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died at age 99. The pianist, composer and arranger — who served as the orchestra's longtime musical director — spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into ...

Latin music’s status as a mainstream genre both in the United States and globally has been firmly established. Latin is now the No. 5 core genre in the United States in terms of total consumption, according to Luminate, and, according to the RIAA, it’s ...

He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. “A new world music,” one critic said, “is being born.” Eddie Palmieri in performance in the early 1960s. From the moment he founded his first steady band in ...

The category arrives as Latin music continues to expand its cultural and commercial footprint, driven by artists whose work moves fluidly between tradition and innovation. By creating space for this category, The JUNOS are spotlighting a community that is increasingly central to Canada’s musical identity and global reach.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From stadiums to arenas and theaters, Latin artists toured across the United States in 2025, delivering big numbers at the boxscore and memorable experiences for Latin music fans.

Kentucky's Latin Music Awards will be held Sept. 20 at 4th Street Live! in Louisville. The event celebrates Kentucky's Latin music scene with performances, awards, and scholarships for Hispanic students. The event features a red carpet, awards ceremony ...