From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Cuban All-Stars to Celebrate Celia Cruz’s 100th Birthday
In honor of the legendary Celia Cruz’s birth in 1925, a star-studded lineup of Cuban artists will come together on Saturday (Aug. 9) at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield for a free evening of music, dance, and cultural celebration. In association with Telemundo 47, salsa performer Issac Delgado, Grammy-winning artist Aymee Nuviola, percussion powerhouse Brenda Navarrete, and Afro-Cuban jazz singer Melvis Santa will headline this tribute that celebrates the Queen of Salsa. Fans can also warm up with a free salsa cla