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2011 Stories by Paul Torres

• Miami's Elastic People Earn a Latin Grammy Nomination for Ricky Martin Music Video

  published Sep 22, 2011

  More big ups to big-timers who hail from the 305. Creative studio Elastic People earned themselves a Latin Grammy nod last week in the category of Best Music Video for their directorial work on Rick... More >>

• Not That Franco

  published September 1, 2011

  You don't get to be one of the most respected and recognized singer-songwriters in the Latin pop world without putting in the time. Of course,... More >>

• Willy Chirino's My Beatles Heart at the Arsht Center September 10

  published September 8, 2011

  Willy Chirino's My Beatles Heart at the Arsht Center September 10 More >>

• Willy Chirino Performing My Beatles Heart at Adrienne Arsht Center September 10

  published Aug 31, 2011

  You might be wondering: Just what the hell have the Beatles got to do with Willy Chirinor Admittedly, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" is a far cry from "Oxigeno" and "Sexy Sadie" is worlds removed from "Soy Gu... More >>

• Pablo Milanes at the American Airlines Arena August 27

  published August 25, 2011

  Pablo Milanes at the American Airlines Arena August 27 More >>

• Camila Announce Dejarte de Amar US Tour With Miami Concert at the Fillmore October 2

  published Jul 29, 2011

  Dig yourself some Latin powerpop balladsr Well, if you like deep and soulful tunes delivered with mournful aplomb, get ready to dampen more than your cheeks. The reigning kings of tugging at heartstri... More >>

• Latin Recording Academy Announces the Late Joe Arroyo as Special Awards Recipient

  published Jul 27, 2011

  The Latin Recording Academy announced its intended special awards recipients for this year's ceremonies yesterday. And late salsa heavyweight Joe Arroyo was among those named to be honored with a Life... More >>

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  Salsa Legend Joe Arroyo Dead at 55

  published Jul 26, 2011

  Read about the Latin Recording Academy's announcement that the late Joe Arroyo would be posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Colombia and salsa music lovers around the world... More >>

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  Premios Juventud 2011: A Celebrity Tweetcap Starring Ricky Martin, Pitbull, and Tons More!

  published Jul 22, 2011

  See the full list of winners and losers from Premios Juventud 2011. You already know that Premios Juventud 2011 went down last night in the MIA. It was hard to miss, what with Latin music's best and ... More >>

• Caramelos de Cianuro at Grand Central July 15

  published July 14, 2011

  Caramelos de Cianuro at Grand Central July 15 More >>

• Caramelos de Cianuro on 20 Years in Punk, "La Casa," and Killing It Live

  published Jul 06, 2011

  Longevity is far more often the antithesis of punk rock than an adjective used to describe it. But Venezuelan rockers Caramelos de Cianuro don't subscribe to the usual rules. This band has been doing ... More >>

• No Te Va Gustar Kick Off US Tour at Grand Central Tonight

  published Jul 04, 2011

  It's always fun when a band chooses an ironic name. Like the Uruguayan rock ensemble No Te Va Gustar (You're Not Going To Like It), with whom we couldn't disagree more wholeheartedly. NTVG's style i... More >>

• Venezuelan Hip-Hoppers Cuarto Poder Kick Off US Tour Tonight at PAX

  published Jul 01, 2011

  When someone says Venezuela, you probably don't immediately think hip-hop. After all, the South American nation has long been knows for its salsa. Oh, and a strange, insane little dictatorial ferret w... More >>

• Finely Honed Hip-Hop

  published June 30, 2011

  Many consider Miami a little northern province of Cuba. And that’s not necessarily a bad a thing. For one, you don’t need una esquina... More >>

• Caramelos de Cianuro Coming to Grand Central July 15

  published Jun 21, 2011

  Over the course of nearly 20 years, the four members of Caramelos de Cianuro have managed to secure themselves as the chief proponents of rock in their native Venezuela. Moreover, they've established ... More >>

• Elastic Bond, Suenalo and Mr. Pauer Headed to NYC for LAMC July 6 through 9

  published Jun 20, 2011

  July draws near, and with it, one of the biggest events for Latin music in the US. LAMC, or the Latin Alternative Music Conference, is an annual industry powow featuring events of all sorts -- panels,... More >>

• Cuba's Folkie

  published June 16, 2011

  Carlos Varela is a singer-songwriter from the new school of la nueva trova. For those who don’t know, that’s Cuba’s version... More >>

• Five Nueva Trova Treasures by Pablo Milanes, Playing August 25 Show in Miami

  published Jun 10, 2011

  The issue of the arts within Cuba is a polarizing one. And you'd be hard pressed to find a more politically charged art form out of the island than Nueva Trova, which was more than just a genre follow... More >>

• Five Wisin y Yandel Vids To Get You Pumped for Tonight's Show at the AAA, Bro

  published Jun 03, 2011

  Wisin y Yandel must be doing something right. After all, you don't see a whole lot of reggaeton stars selling arena dates like the AAA, right here in the MIA tonight. But then, maybe it's because, whi... More >>

• Joaquin Sabina at American Airlines Arena May 27

  published May 26, 2011

  Joaquin Sabina at American Airlines Arena May 27 More >>

• Joaquin Sabina at the American Airlines Arena RESCHEDULED

  published May 19, 2011

  Joaquin Sabina is a true songwriter. He's also a singer. And yes, he's a living legend in his native Spain. Over the course of a 33-year career as a recording artist, Sabina has amassed a ton of hon... More >>

• Luis Miguel at American Airlines Aren May 19

  published May 19, 2011

  Luis Miguel at American Airlines Aren May 19 More >>

• Luis Miguel: The Handsomest Man in Latin Music Hits the AAA May 19 and 21

  published May 10, 2011

  Luis Miguel is considered by many to be the handsomest man in Latin music. Nay, the handsomest man in the world! Any dude who can count among his past conquests Myrka Dellanos, Araceli Arambula, Gab... More >>

• Camilo Sesto at American Airlines Arena May 14

  published May 12, 2011

  Camilo Sesto at American Airlines Arena May 14 More >>

• Ven Bailalo!

  published May 5, 2011

  Miami is a hell of a place for lovers of Latin music. The Billboard Latin Music Awards just passed, and two months before that, there was Premio... More >>