"Patria y Vida." Homeland and life. Those are the words Cuban protesters chanted as they took to the streets on July 11, 2021, in what became one of the biggest antigovernment demonstrations against the Cuban regime in decades. The slogan came from a hip-hop song released the same year by Yotuel Romero, the Afro-Cuban leader of the rap group Orishas, singer Descemer Bueno, the reggaeton group Gente de Zona, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, Maykel Osorbo, and DJ El Funky.
The song has become the sound of liberty in Cuba. It also won two Latin Grammy Awards for song of the year and best urban song, becoming a song of both victory and empowerment for the Cuban people. Romero, Gente de Zone, Descemer Bueno, and El Funky even performed the song at the 22nd annual Latin Grammys on Nov. 18, 2021.
Now, two years after the song's release, it's getting an official history. The documentary...
The song has become the sound of liberty in Cuba. It also won two Latin Grammy Awards for song of the year and best urban song, becoming a song of both victory and empowerment for the Cuban people. Romero, Gente de Zone, Descemer Bueno, and El Funky even performed the song at the 22nd annual Latin Grammys on Nov. 18, 2021.
Now, two years after the song's release, it's getting an official history. The documentary...
- 3/24/2023
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Maybe it was the excitement of post-lockdown celebrations or the simple triumph of getting through the worst of the pandemic, but the energy felt different at the 22nd annual Latin Grammys back in November of 2021. Thousands of people, dressed in shimmering gowns and slick suits, had gathered at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the awards ceremony. At the end of the night, when it was time for the anticipated Song of the Year category, the air turned electric as people waited to hear who might take home...
- 1/6/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
As per tradition, Barack Obama has closed out the year with his annual picks of his favorite songs, with tracks by Lil Nas X, Mitski, Brandi Carlile, and Lizzo among those that caught the former president’s ear in 2021.
“I’ve always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of everything this year,” Obama said of this year’s list. “I hope you find a new artist or song to add to your own playlist.”
I've always...
“I’ve always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of everything this year,” Obama said of this year’s list. “I hope you find a new artist or song to add to your own playlist.”
I've always...
- 12/17/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
“Patria Y Vida,” the protest anthem that won Song of the Year and Best Urban Song at this year’s Latin Grammys, is getting a full-length documentary through a partnership between Exile Content Studio and composer/musicians Beatriz Luengo and Yotuel Romero.
The film will explore how “Patria Y Vida” became a rallying cry that Cubans shouted in the streets during unprecedented demonstrations on the island this summer.
The song features Romero, Gente de Zona, El Funky, Descemer Bueno, and Maykel Osorbo, who has been detained by the government and...
The film will explore how “Patria Y Vida” became a rallying cry that Cubans shouted in the streets during unprecedented demonstrations on the island this summer.
The song features Romero, Gente de Zona, El Funky, Descemer Bueno, and Maykel Osorbo, who has been detained by the government and...
- 11/23/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
In its continued bid to create meaningful, impactful content, Exile Content Studio has teamed up with Cuban composers/ musicians Beatriz “Bea” Luengo and Yoteul Romero to produce docu feature “Homeland and Life” (“Patria y Vida”), based on the artists’ two-time 2021 Latin Grammy-winning hip-hop song of the same title.
The doc could not be more timely as the song has become a viral sensation and a rallying cry for Cubans who have been staging massive protests against their government since July, triggered by a scarcity of food and medicine as well as the authorities’ inadequate response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Homeland and Life” will chronicle how the song ignited a movement and will also delve into how music has been a catalyst for social change across modern history. The song’s title is a rejection of the 1950s Cuban Revolution slogan “Patria o Muerte” (Homeland or Death).
“We at Exile believe...
The doc could not be more timely as the song has become a viral sensation and a rallying cry for Cubans who have been staging massive protests against their government since July, triggered by a scarcity of food and medicine as well as the authorities’ inadequate response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Homeland and Life” will chronicle how the song ignited a movement and will also delve into how music has been a catalyst for social change across modern history. The song’s title is a rejection of the 1950s Cuban Revolution slogan “Patria o Muerte” (Homeland or Death).
“We at Exile believe...
- 11/23/2021
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Dressed all in white and surrounded by candles, Yotuel, Descemer Bueno, El Funky, and Gente de Zona delivered a powerful performance of their song “Patria Y Vida” at the Latin Grammys. The collaboration became a rallying cry during protests in Cuba during the summer. It also features Maykel Osorbo, a hip-hop artist who has been jailed by the Cuban government for months.
The performers were introduced by Gloria Estefan, who was born in Havana. Each artist fired off lyrics that are intense with pain, passion, anger, and hopefulness. Some people...
The performers were introduced by Gloria Estefan, who was born in Havana. Each artist fired off lyrics that are intense with pain, passion, anger, and hopefulness. Some people...
- 11/19/2021
- by kiko martinez
- Rollingstone.com
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo dominated the announcement of the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards nominations, garnering 10, including nods in all three top categories — album of the year (for “Mis Manos”), record of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Amen”) and song of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso”).
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
- 9/28/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The Latin Grammy nominations are in and leading the charge are Camilo, C. Tangana, and Bad Bunny.
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
- 9/28/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Historic protests swept Cuba on Sunday as thousands of people gathered across the island and expressed their outrage over longstanding economic hardships, food scarcity, and vaccine shortages, marking one of the country’s biggest anti-government demonstrations in the last decade.
Social media videos captured Cubans marching through city streets, shouting “Libertad!” But amid the cries for “Freedom!” another refrain was heard over and over again: “Patria y vida!” a reference to a song of the same name that’s quickly become the anthem for a nation that’s reached a boiling point.
Social media videos captured Cubans marching through city streets, shouting “Libertad!” But amid the cries for “Freedom!” another refrain was heard over and over again: “Patria y vida!” a reference to a song of the same name that’s quickly become the anthem for a nation that’s reached a boiling point.
- 7/13/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
One of the most important narratives in contemporary pop has been the emergence of Latin music as a potent commercial force in the United States. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of Spanish-language entries on the Hot 100 jumped from a mere four to 19. So far this year, there have been at least 16 more charting singles. After years of calling up English-language acts and trying to convince them to collaborate, veteran A&Rs in the Latin music industry can now enjoy being chased by Anglo artists desperate for a streaming boost.
But some...
But some...
- 11/15/2018
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Latin artists continue to dominate the music scene this year. In the recent weeks, Latinos have ranked among the top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart and inspired English-speaking artists to break out their Spanish-speaking skills for high-profile collaborations. Vevo and YouTube announced on Dec. 6 and Dec. 5, respectively that Latin performers are among the highest ranked on lists for the most music video views.
After calculating their most viewed music videos of the year globally, video streaming service Vevo found that Latin music reigned supreme, claiming 7 of the top 10 spots. YouTube reported similar results with Latinos snagging 6 of the 10 most-watched video spots in 2017. No surprise,...
After calculating their most viewed music videos of the year globally, video streaming service Vevo found that Latin music reigned supreme, claiming 7 of the top 10 spots. YouTube reported similar results with Latinos snagging 6 of the 10 most-watched video spots in 2017. No surprise,...
- 12/7/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
The hottest stars stepped out for the 2017 Latin Grammy Awards to celebrate the biggest night in Latin music at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday night.
The three-hour show, hosted by Roselyn Sanchez and Jaime Camil, included sizzling performances by Luis Fonsi, Steve Aoki, Alessia Cara, J Balvin, Maluma and Person of the Year Alejandro Sanz, among others.
Juanes and Luis Fonsi were among the first winners of the night, with the "Despactio" singer taking home all four awards he was nominated for, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Shakira, who is currently on vocal rest and absent from the ceremony, won Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for her latest record, El Dorado.
Et caught up with Fonsi, who was nominated for four Latin GRAMMYs, before the ceremony, where he expressed how much the awards show means to him.
Exclusive: Luis Fonsi on His Influential 20-Year Career and His Mission...
The three-hour show, hosted by Roselyn Sanchez and Jaime Camil, included sizzling performances by Luis Fonsi, Steve Aoki, Alessia Cara, J Balvin, Maluma and Person of the Year Alejandro Sanz, among others.
Juanes and Luis Fonsi were among the first winners of the night, with the "Despactio" singer taking home all four awards he was nominated for, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Shakira, who is currently on vocal rest and absent from the ceremony, won Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for her latest record, El Dorado.
Et caught up with Fonsi, who was nominated for four Latin GRAMMYs, before the ceremony, where he expressed how much the awards show means to him.
Exclusive: Luis Fonsi on His Influential 20-Year Career and His Mission...
- 11/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Brought to you by the editors of People en Español
Telemundo announced the nominees for the 2017 Latin American Music Awards on Tuesday. Here are the highlights:
Shakira and Maluma lead the pack with seven nominations each, including three for their sultry hit single “Chantaje”: Favorite Collaboration, Song of the Year and Favorite Song – Pop Rock. Both nabbed noms for “Artist of the Year.”
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber got three noms for “Despacito,” the summer anthem that made history by tying Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for longest run–16 weeks!–at the top of the Billboard...
Telemundo announced the nominees for the 2017 Latin American Music Awards on Tuesday. Here are the highlights:
Shakira and Maluma lead the pack with seven nominations each, including three for their sultry hit single “Chantaje”: Favorite Collaboration, Song of the Year and Favorite Song – Pop Rock. Both nabbed noms for “Artist of the Year.”
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber got three noms for “Despacito,” the summer anthem that made history by tying Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for longest run–16 weeks!–at the top of the Billboard...
- 9/22/2017
- by Daniela Herrera
- PEOPLE.com
Enrique Iglesias has decided to make Cuba the location for his new music video. "Hey guys, what's up? We're on our way to the Caribbean to make the new music video. 'Súbeme la Radio' with my friend Descemer Bueno and Zion & Lennox," the 41-year-old singer said in a video he shared on his Instagram account. This clip marks the second time that the Spanish hunk films a music video in Cuba. In 2014, the singer released "Bailando" featuring Bueno, who wrote the song along with Iglesias, and Cuban reggaeton band Gente de Zona. The video was directed by Cuban Alejandro Perez and included footage shot in the Dominican Republic and Cuba. The legendary...
- 1/11/2017
- E! Online
Stepping out for an exciting evening, some of the hottest musicians and singers in the land converged on Las Vegas for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards last night (May 17).
Taylor Swift introduced her new music video for “Bad Blood,” while also walking away with a whopping 8 trophies.
Meanwhile, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea and Pharrell Williams all scored three awards each and One Direction nabbed two wins, dedicating them to their former bandmate Zayn Malik.
And the winners of the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
New Artist
Sam Smith
Male Artist
Sam Smith
Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group
One Direction
Touring Artist
One Direction
Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift, 1989
Hot 100 Artist
Taylor Swift
Hot 100 Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Radio Songs Artist
Sam Smith
Radio Song
John Legend, “All of Me”
Digital Songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Digitial Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That...
Taylor Swift introduced her new music video for “Bad Blood,” while also walking away with a whopping 8 trophies.
Meanwhile, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea and Pharrell Williams all scored three awards each and One Direction nabbed two wins, dedicating them to their former bandmate Zayn Malik.
And the winners of the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
New Artist
Sam Smith
Male Artist
Sam Smith
Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group
One Direction
Touring Artist
One Direction
Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift, 1989
Hot 100 Artist
Taylor Swift
Hot 100 Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Radio Songs Artist
Sam Smith
Radio Song
John Legend, “All of Me”
Digital Songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Digitial Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That...
- 5/18/2015
- GossipCenter
Stepping out for an exciting evening, some of the hottest musicians and singers in the land converged on Las Vegas for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards last night (May 17).
Taylor Swift introduced her new music video for “Bad Blood,” while also walking away with a whopping 8 trophies.
Meanwhile, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea and Pharrell Williams all scored three awards each and One Direction nabbed two wins, dedicating them to their former bandmate Zayn Malik.
And the winners of the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
New Artist
Sam Smith
Male Artist
Sam Smith
Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group
One Direction
Touring Artist
One Direction
Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift, 1989
Hot 100 Artist
Taylor Swift
Hot 100 Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Radio Songs Artist
Sam Smith
Radio Song
John Legend, “All of Me”
Digital Songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Digitial Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That...
Taylor Swift introduced her new music video for “Bad Blood,” while also walking away with a whopping 8 trophies.
Meanwhile, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea and Pharrell Williams all scored three awards each and One Direction nabbed two wins, dedicating them to their former bandmate Zayn Malik.
And the winners of the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
New Artist
Sam Smith
Male Artist
Sam Smith
Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group
One Direction
Touring Artist
One Direction
Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift, 1989
Hot 100 Artist
Taylor Swift
Hot 100 Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Radio Songs Artist
Sam Smith
Radio Song
John Legend, “All of Me”
Digital Songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Digitial Song
Meghan Trainor, “All About That...
- 5/18/2015
- GossipCenter
The 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards will air live on Telemundo April 30 at 7pm Et, from Miami. Actress and TV host Gaby Espino, and Mexican singer and actor Pedro Fernandez, will co-host the event. NBC Universo (formerly mun2) will air a live simulcast of the awards. Prior to its simulcast of the ceremony starting at 8pm Et, NBC Universo will air Premios Billboard: All Access, an hourlong behind-the-scenes look at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, at 7pm. Topping this year’s finalists are Romeo Santos (21 entries), Enrique Iglesias (19), J Balvin (12), Marc Anthony (7), Drake (7), Descemer Bueno (6), … Continue reading →
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- 4/29/2015
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
It’s going to be another great round of action at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, as Pete Wentz and Ludacris announced the nominees this morning (April 7).
And in addition to the fierce competition, Chrissy Teigen will handle the hosting duties when the ceremony goes live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17th.
The first round of nominees for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Ariana Grande
One Direction
Katy Perry
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
5 Seconds of Summer
Iggy Azalea
Hozier
Sam Smith
Meghan Trainor
Top Male Artist
Drake
Pharrell Williams
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor
Top Duo/Group
5 Seconds of Summer
Florida Georgia Line
Magic!
Maroon 5
One Direction
Top Billboard 200 Artist
One Direction
Pentatonix
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande...
And in addition to the fierce competition, Chrissy Teigen will handle the hosting duties when the ceremony goes live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17th.
The first round of nominees for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards are:
Top Artist
Ariana Grande
One Direction
Katy Perry
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
5 Seconds of Summer
Iggy Azalea
Hozier
Sam Smith
Meghan Trainor
Top Male Artist
Drake
Pharrell Williams
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor
Top Duo/Group
5 Seconds of Summer
Florida Georgia Line
Magic!
Maroon 5
One Direction
Top Billboard 200 Artist
One Direction
Pentatonix
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande...
- 4/7/2015
- GossipCenter
Arlington, Va; June 13, 2012 – Havana, Havana! is a music documentary that explores how changes in Cuba are inspiring a new generation of musicians. The program premieres July 27, 2012, 9:00-10:00 p.m. Et on PBS (check local listings) as part of the PBS Arts Summer Festival, a multiplatform event anchored by seven films that highlight art, artists and performances from around the world. Musicians Raul Paz, Descemer Bueno, Kelvis Ochoa and David Torrens each have their own unique stories to tell, but their lives share a common theme. Each of them chose to leave Cuba and make his musical career abroad, and each decided to return home with the goal of reinvigorating...
- 6/13/2012
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz look set to rule the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards after landing four nominations apiece. The two hitmakers will go head-to-head in the most highly-coveted categories - Guerra's "A Son de Guerra" and Sanz's "Paraiso Express" are both in contention for the Album of the Year prize, alongside Camila ("Dejarte de Amar"), Bebe ("Y") and Miguel Bose ("Cardio").
Sanz's "Desde Cuando" is up for Song of the Year - the track will battle it out with Mario Domm's "Mientes", which he co-wrote with Monica Velez, Cuando Me Enamoro by Descemer Bueno and Enrique Iglesias, Ruben Blades' "Las Calles", and Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler for "Una Cancion Me Trajo Hasta Aqui".
"Desde Cuando" also earned three nominations for producer Tommy Torres, while musicians Lee Levin and Dan Warner landed three nods for their work with Sanz and Diego Torres' "Distinto". Camila,...
Sanz's "Desde Cuando" is up for Song of the Year - the track will battle it out with Mario Domm's "Mientes", which he co-wrote with Monica Velez, Cuando Me Enamoro by Descemer Bueno and Enrique Iglesias, Ruben Blades' "Las Calles", and Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler for "Una Cancion Me Trajo Hasta Aqui".
"Desde Cuando" also earned three nominations for producer Tommy Torres, while musicians Lee Levin and Dan Warner landed three nods for their work with Sanz and Diego Torres' "Distinto". Camila,...
- 9/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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