This week, the Latin American music scene featured several notable premieres. The Venezuelan duo Chyno y Nacho released a new album, Colombian singer Manuel Turizo dropped his fifth studio album, and new singles were released by Mexican Christian Nodal, Chile-Mexican singer Mon Laferte, and salsa group Grupo Niche.
Chyno y Nacho's new album The Venezuelan duo Chyno y Nacho presented their new album 'Radio Venezuela'. Conceived by Nacho Mendoza along with his nephew Ignacio 'Happy' Mendoza, the project brings together a wide representation of Venezuelan artists from different generations and styles, using the radio as a symbolic link to the country.
Manuel Turizo releases fifth album Colombian singer Manuel Turizo released his fifth studio album 'Apambichao', composed of fifteen songs about love and the impulse to live. The album pays tribute to Colombia through the country's musical rhythms and traditions.
Kany García and Juan Luis Guerra unite voices Puerto Rican artist Kany García and Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra released the song 'Amor bonito'. A tropical-scented track that reveals a deep type of love through a pambiche merengue, a slower, tastier, and more relaxed version of the traditional rhythm.
Lucy Vives returns after four years Lucy Vives, daughter of Carlos Vives, returned to music after a four-year hiatus with her new single 'Mascacielo'. The artist describes it as 'queer joy' and marks a turning point in her artistic identity through a pop sound with electro-alternative nuances.
Grupo Niche and their 'Realida-Es' The Colombian salsa group Grupo Niche presented 'Realida-Es', which proposes a critical look at the truths often taken for granted and the realities society builds around faith, friendship, and competition as a way of life.
'Un vals' by Christian Nodal The Mexican singer Christian Nodal released the romantic mariachi song 'Un vals', which delves into a love that endures despite storms, despite his devotion and commitment.
The darker side of Mon Laferte The five-time Latin Grammy winner, singer Mon Laferte, released the track 'Nuestra casa', which accompanies an audiovisual production inspired by Isabel Allende's novel 'The House of the Spirits' (1982), premiering on the small screen on April 29.
Majo Aguilar says 'No vuelvas' (Don't come back) The Mexican singer released the introspective song 'No vuelvas', in which she explores the end of an idealized relationship.