Latin Notas is a weekly news summary, compiled by Billboard‘s Latin editors, about new songs, videos and concert announcements and what Latin musicians are doing in the world of entertainment. Check out this week’s bulletin below.
Kany Garcia conquers the Metropolitan Theater in Mexico
Kany García left her first footprint in the Metropolitan theater in Mexico. The Puerto Rican singer arrived at the theater to present her Soy Yo Tour accompanied by her special guests Raquel Sofía, Tommy Torres and Vanesa Martíne. Grateful as always, Kany García dedicated a few words on her social networks too, to all the Mexicans who accompanied her during the evening, to her colleagues and to the label for giving them this beautiful experience. “What a memorable night! Mexico, let me hold you forever … Thank you to each partner for holding my hand and allowing me to hold on to them so as not to collapse from so much love given by this audience!”
Banda El Recodo and Mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlán to celebrate 200 years of Mexican music
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Banda El Recodo and Mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlán joined forces for a historic tour celebrating their cultural legacy. The tour titled 200 Years Tour will begin August 23 at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Texas, and will visit the most important cities in the United States. “Many times these projects are difficult to realize. Fortunately, in this case, it has been achieved and I think the results will be very positive. This will be a show that will make history,” said Iván Fernández from Viva Tu Música, the production company. See the full list of dates and venues below:
August 23 @ Majestic Theater – San Antonio, TX
August 24 @ State Farm Arena – Hidalgo, TX
August 31 @ Boch Center – Boston, MA
September 1 @ United Palace – New York, NY
September 20 @ Don Haskins Center – El Paso, TX
September 21 @ Santa Ana Star Center – Albuquerque, NM
September 28 @ Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA
October 18 @ The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
October 19 @ Rosemont Theater – Chicago, IL
October 25 @ The Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX
October 26 @ Smart Financial Center – Houston, TX
Rombai receives RIAA certification
Rombai has achieved a new recognition. The band received a gold record certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for the high sales of their most recent single “Me Voy” in the United States. Rombai is a group that was formed in 2013, and in its new stage, Fer Vazquez is joined by Valeria Emiliani (Colombia) and Megumi Bowles (Bolivia). Recently, the band culminated a successful tour in different cities of Chile and Argentina. They are now preparing for the release of their next single “2 Pa ‘2.”
Enanitos Verdes and Hombres G to tour this summer
Enanitos Verdes and Hombres G will return to the road for a limited run of dates together this summer on their Huevos Revueltos Tour 2019. Produced by Live Nation, the eight-city trek will kick off June 7 in Las Vegas and make stops in Denver, Los Angeles, Atlanta and more before wrapping June 19 in Silver Springs, Md. See the full itinerary below. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, April 12.
June 7 @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
June 8 @ Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA
June 11 @ Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX
June 12 @ Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO
June 14 @ Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA
June 15 @ SAP Center at San Jose – San Jose, CA
June 18 @ Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA
June 19 @ The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD