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Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
Read full article: Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of cultureLast year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.”.
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened
Read full article: Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happenedRegional Mexican music is a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres.
Becky G proudly shows her roots in 'Esquinas,' inspired by regional Mexican music
Read full article: Becky G proudly shows her roots in 'Esquinas,' inspired by regional Mexican musicGrowing up on the border between Mexico and the United States, Becky G spoke English, but sang corridos, boleros and mariachi in Spanish.
New this week: Rebel Wilson, The Black Keys, 'Firestarter'
Read full article: New this week: Rebel Wilson, The Black Keys, 'Firestarter'This week’s new entertainment releases include a fresh album from The Black Keys, Rebel Wilson starring as a popular high school senior who emerges from a coma after 20 years, and the period drama “Operation Mincemeat,” based on a risky and real military operation in World War II.
Q&A: María Becerra, from YouTuber to the Latin Grammys
Read full article: Q&A: María Becerra, from YouTuber to the Latin GrammysBefore she became one of the most popular Argentine singers of the last year, María Becerra was a YouTuber whose funny videos, in which she appeared bathing her cat or even shaving her face with foam, generated millions of views.
Artists sing social anthems for United Nations anniversary
Read full article: Artists sing social anthems for United Nations anniversaryThat sentiment is something that Skip Marley, a third-generation musician and grandson of reggae icon Bob Marley, has grown up knowing as well. “Music is music. The event will raise money for the Playing for Change Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund, Sankofa, Silkroad and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. It’s a spiritual experience to sing his grandfather’s songs, Marley said. “Those are the songs I first hear and the songs I first sing,” said Marley.
18 interesting things to know about this year’s Houston Rodeo performers
Read full article: 18 interesting things to know about this year’s Houston Rodeo performersRELATED: Here are some of the new features coming to Rodeo Houston 2020Here’s a list of facts Rodeo officials shared about the performers on the lineup:Midland’s Cameron Duddy collaborated with Bruno Mars for his “24K Magic” music video. The youngest Houston Rodeo solo entertainer Khalid is 22-years-old and the oldest Houston Rodeo solo entertainer is Willie Nelson, 86. Houston Rodeo “Go Tejano Day” performer, Ramon Ayala, began playing the accordion at just six years old. Luke Bryan is signed on as a judge for the 2020 season of the reality singing competition “American Idol.”Did you know most of these? Test your knowledge about all the music entertainers at this year’s rodeo and learn more about them in our rodeo quiz.
LISTEN: Get to know and hear the music of the 17 acts who will play at RodeoHouston this year
Read full article: LISTEN: Get to know and hear the music of the 17 acts who will play at RodeoHouston this yearSome of the group’s most popular songs include “Drinkin’ Problem” and “Make A Little." The Australian singer’s most popular songs include “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “The Fighter” featuring Carrie Underwood. His most recent release is “We Were.”March 17: Gwen StefaniGwen Stefani will make her RODEOHOUSTON debut on Pop night. Stapleton’s most popular songs include “Tennesse Whiskey” and “Broken Halos” His most recent release is "Second One To Know” created in collaboration with The LEGO Group. Bryan’s most popular songs include “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day” and “Play It Again” His most recent release is “What She Wants Tonight.”