2016 in Latin music
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This is a list of notable events in Latin music (i.e. Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking music from Latin America, Europe, and the United States) that took place in 2016.
Events
- February 24 — Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias is recognized by the Guinness World Record for having the most number one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and the longest running song with "Bailando".[1]
- February 25 — "Ginza by J Balvin sets the record for the longest-leading song at number one on the Hot Latin Songs by a solo artist. The song spent 21 weeks at #1 on the chart.[2]
- March 31:
- The 22nd annual Broadcast Music Inc. Latin music awards is held. Mexican pop singer Gloria Trevi is awarded the President's Award for her contributions to the Latin pop field.[3]
- Sergio George signs with Marc Anthony's label Magnus Media, the new deal "will oversee George's interests in all areas of the entertainment industry throughout the [popular market]".[3]
- April 21: Singer-songwriter José Miguel Fernández Sastrón is elected president of the Spanish Society of Authors and Editors (SGAE).[4]
- April 22:
- In a report by Nielsen, the purchasing power of Latinos in the United States was at $1.5 trillion. With an average annual spending of $135 on music, the report found Hispanics spending more money than their non-Hispanic counterparts.[5]
- Billboard magazine announced Marco Antonio Solis to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award after releasing twelve albums peaking at number one on the U.S. Top Latin Albums chart in his career, the most of any artist.[6]
- For the May 2, 2016 issue of Billboard magazine, Leila Cobo interviewed female music executives and Chiquis Rivera, Leslie Grace, and Carla Morrison on the declining presence of females on Billboard music charts.[7]
- April 25-28 — The 2016 annual Billboard Latin Music Conference is held.[8]
Number-ones albums and singles by country
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2016 (Brazil)
- List of number-one songs of 2016 (Colombia)
- List of number-one albums of 2016 (Mexico)
- List of number-one songs of 2016 (Mexico)
- List of number-one albums of 2016 (Portugal)
- List of number-one albums of 2016 (Spain)
- List of number-one singles of 2016 (Spain)
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2010s
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Songs of 2016
- List of number-one singles of 2016 (Venezuela)
Awards
- 2016 Premio Lo Nuestro
- 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards
- 2016 Latin American Music Awards
- 2016 Latin Grammy Awards
- 2016 Tejano Music Awards
Albums released
First quarter
January
| Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Label |
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| 8 | En Vivo en la Mexico | Joan Sebastian | |||
| 21 | Ayer, Hoy y Siempre | Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon | |||
| 22 | Nueve canciones de amor y una de esperanza | Elefantes | |||
| The King of Romance | Ken-Y | ||||
| Imperio Nazza: Justin Quiles Edition | Justin Quiles | ||||
| 29 | Vive | José María Napoleón | |||
| Me Esta Gustando | Banda Los Recoditos | ||||
| Yo | Manuel Lombo | ||||
| Lubna | Mónica Naranjo |
February
| Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Label |
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| 2 | Outras histórias | Deolinda | |||
| 4 | Hambre Por El Dios Vivo | New Wine | |||
| 5 | Yo Creo | Carlos Rivera | |||
| Que Bendición | Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga | ||||
| Tributo a los Alegres de Terán | Pesado | ||||
| Una Ultima Vez | Sin Bandera | ||||
| 12 | Imparables | Andy & Lucas | |||
| Magia | Luis Ramiro | ||||
| Cicatriz en la Matrix | Lendakaris Muertos | ||||
| Canciones para robots romanticos | Fangoria | ||||
| Mi Vicio y Mi Addicion | Kevin Ortiz | ||||
| 18 | Me Pongo de Pie | Noel Torres | |||
| Lo Que Pesa Mi Palabra | Hijos de Barron | ||||
| Yo Soy Iván | Grupo Maximo Grado | ||||
| 26 | Romaphonic Sessions | Andrés Calamaro | |||
| Buenaventura | La Santa Cecilia | ||||
| Eres la Persona Correcta en el Momento Equivocado | Río Roma |
March
| Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Label |
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| 4 | Recuerden Mi Estilo | Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho | |||
| No Manchester | Mexrrissey | ||||
| Corridos Time, Season Two – Los Implacables | Los Tucanes de Tijuana | ||||
| El Poeta Halley | Love of Lesbian | ||||
| 8 | Jo competeixo | Manel | |||
| 11 | La Bandononona En Mi Rancho | Banda Rancho Viejo de Julio Aramburo La Bandononon |
Second quarter
April
| Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Label |
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| 1 | Si Yo Fuera un Chico | Helen Ochoa | |||
| 8 | Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! | Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda | |||
| Adaptación | La Ley | ||||
| 15 | A Todo Volumen | La Septima Banda | |||
| We Love Disney (Latino) | Various artists | ||||
| Un Amigo Tendrás | Jay Perez and the Band | ||||
| Alto Al Fuego | Traviezoz de La Zierra | ||||
| Santana IV | Santana | Rock, blues, salsa | "Anywhere You Want to Go" | Santana IV Records | |
| 22 | Visualízate | Gente de Zona | "Piensas (Dile la Verdad)" "La Gozadera" "Traidora" |
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| La Alcaldia Del Perreo | Jowell & Randy | ||||
| El Cartel Más Fuerte | Los Cuates de Sinaloa | ||||
| 23 | Pronto Auxilio (En Vivo) | Yashira Guidini |
Upcoming albums
- May 6 — Latina by Thalía[9]
- June
- De México a Montaner y De Montaner a México by Ricardo Montaner[9]
- Untitled album by J Balvin[9]
- June 17 — Des/Amor by Reik[9]
- July — Arte by Mau and Ricky[9]
Deaths
- January 1 - Gilberto Mendes, 93, Brazilian composer[10]
- January 6 - Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, 87, Cuban trumpeter[11]
- January 10 - Hernán Gamboa, 69, Venezuelan musician, original member of Serenata Guayanesa group[12]
- February 3 - Alba Solís, 88, Argentine singer and actress[13]
- February 23 - Rey Caney, 89, Cuban musician.[14]
- March 9 - Naná Vasconcelos, 71, Brazilian jazz percussionist and vocalist[15]
- April 2
- es, 64, Spanish singer.[16]
- Gato Barbieri, 83, Argentine jazz saxophonist, pneumonia.[17]
- April 13 - Mariano Mores, 98, Argentine tango composer and pianist.[18]
- April 16
- Peter Rock, 70, Austrian-born Chilean rock musician[19]
- Ismael Quintana, 78, Puerto Rican singer and composer.[20]
References
- ^ Latimer, Brian (February 24, 2016). "Enrique Iglesias Scores Two Guinness World Records". NBC News. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ Mendizabal, Amaya (February 25, 2016). "J Balvin's 'Ginza' Sets Hot Latin Songs Chart Record". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Marc Anthony Signs Grammy and Latin Grammy Award Winning Producer Sergio George to Magnus Media". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Cantor-Navas, Judy. "SGAE Elects New President". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Cobo, Leila. "Latin Music's Mushrooming Impact on American Popular Culture". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Cobo, Leila. "Billboard Latin Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Marco Antonio Solis Reflects on His Best-Loved Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Cobo, Leila. "Where Are All the Women in Latin Music? Female Artists and Execs on How to Fix the Genre's Exclusion Problem". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ "2016 Billboard Latin Music Conference: See the Photos". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Flores, Griselda (22 April 2016). "Latin Albums to Look Out for in 2016: J Balvin, Reik & More". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ Esposa de Gilberto Mendes dá último adeus: 'Morreu nos meus braços' Template:Pt icon
- ^ Trumpet Legend Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros Dies at 87
- ^ Falleció Hernán Gamboa. Template:Es icon
- ^ Murió la cantante Alba Solís Template:Es icon
- ^ Cuban musician Reinaldo Hierrezuelo, Rey Caney, dies at 89
- ^ Lenda da percussão brasileira, Naná Vasconcelos morre aos 71 anos Template:Pt icon
- ^ Muere Manolo Tena, la voz carrasposa de la movida Template:Es icon
- ^ Latin Jazz saxophonist Gato Barbieri dies at age 83
- ^ Legendary tango performer Mariano Mores dies at 98
- ^ Fallece a los 70 años el artista nacional Peter Rock Template:Es icon
- ^ Salsa great Ismael Quintana dies at 78