* Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner in last week’s Latin Grammy Awards after winning an award for each of his five nominations. Other award winners included Calle 13 and Pepe Aguilar, along with personal favorites Aterciopelados and Manu Chao.
Fellow contributor Maegan la Mala was at the event last Thursday in
YouTube: Juan Luis Guerra – “La Llave de Mi Corazon”
* Mexican rockeros Café Tacuba are set to begin a
* An article from Billboard notes the change in music tastes in Spain as a result of the boom in immigration from Latin America to that country. For instance, music sales for Latin music have soared since
YouTube: Alejandro Fernandez and Beyonce - “Amor Gitano”
* Another piece from Billboard notes that crossover Spanish-language hits in the
YouTube: N.O.R.E. featuring Daddy Yankee - “Oye Mi Canto”
* Famed Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil is going to quit from his post as culture minister next year. Local media reports said that his resignation will be due to a polyp on his vocal cords which may sadly put a halt to his illustrious music career.
YouSendIt: Gilberto Gil – "Bat Macumba"
* Lastly, just for the hell of it, an ode to Mexican-American singer Hope Sandoval - Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”:
Sources- YouSendIt, YouTube, Wikipedia, Associated Press, Wikipedia, Reuters, Scientific American, VivirLatino, Boston Herald
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