The New York Times – Music:
Timbaland, Jay-Z and Major Lazer sampled her work, and she received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Grammys in 2013.
Category: Latin Music
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Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Music:
Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams’s anxious new single, Genesis Owusu’s latest rabble-rouser and more.
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Julieta Venegas, a Mexican Pop Hitmaker, Is Looking Homeward
The New York Times – Music:
On her new album, “Norteña,” the singer embraces regional traditions and unlocks her most personal songwriting yet.
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Niko Rubio Is a Woman on the Verge of a Nervy Breakthrough
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Niko Rubio, a bilingual songwriter from Southern California who has collaborated with Gwen Stefani, has found her voice.
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Lana Del Rey, Prince: 10 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Music:
Lana Del Rey reveals a dramatic theme for a James Bond video game, and a look back at the chart from 40 years ago, when Prince reigned supreme.
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Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
He went from being a fan of the “Mambo King” to becoming his manager and personal historian. Later, he kept alive memories of a bygone era of New York Latino culture.
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Augie Meyers, Pioneer of Tex-Mex Music, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
His carnival-like swirls on the Vox organ helped define the sound of the border with groups like the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados.
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Kacey Musgraves, the Pussycat Dolls: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Music:
Kacey Musgraves laments her frustration, the Pussycat Dolls attempt a comeback and Bella Kay cracks the Top 40 with a tune about turmoil.