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2011 In Latin Music
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 2011. Bands formed *Pablo Alborán *Max Capote *3Ball MTY * Natalia Jiménez * Dulce MarÃa *El Bebeto y su Banda Patria Chica *Monchy & Nathalia *Loisaidas *Henry Santos Bands reformed Bands disbanded Bands on hiatus Events *January 8 — ''Billboard'' revamps the methodology for the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart to only track Latin rhythm songs from Spanish-language radio stations in the United States. Previously, the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart ranked the most-played songs on Latin rhythm radio stations regardless of genre. * November 10 — The 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards are held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ** Calle 13 breaks the record for the most awarded artist in a single ceremony with nine wins including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for " Latinoaméri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latinoamérica (song)
"Latinoamérica" is a song by Puerto Rican alternative hip hop band Calle 13. It was released on September 27, 2011 as the fifth single from their fourth studio album, ''Entren Los Que Quieran'' (2010). It was written and produced by Rafael Arcaute and Calle 13, and features additional vocals from other Latinoamerican recording artists. These artists include Peruvian Susana Baca, Colombian Totó la Momposina and Brazilian Maria Rita. The song won Record of the Year and Song of the Year in the Latin Grammy Awards of 2011. The song is important in that it touches on many underlying historical, social, and political themes present throughout Latin America. Background Calle 13 is well known for their creation of music with strong themes and agendas, particularly music focused on social consciousness. The band has also released a documentary, ''Sin Mapa''. ''Sin Mapa'' follows the evolution of Calle 13 as its two main members, stepbrothers Residente (René Pérez Joglar) and Visi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Billboard Top Latin Songs Of 2011
The ''Billboard'' Top Latin Songs chart ranks the best-performing Spanish-language singles in the United States. Published by ''Billboard'' magazine, the data are compiled by Nielsen SoundScan based collectively on each single's weekly physical and digital sales, and airplay. Chart history References External linksCurrent Hot Latin Songs Chart {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of number-one ''Billboard'' Top Latin Songs of 2011 United States Latin Songs 2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ... 2011 in Latin music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Billboard Latin Albums From The 2010s
The ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums chart, published by ''Billboard'' magazine, is a record chart that ranks the performance of Latin music albums in the United States. The data is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan from a sample that includes music stores, music departments at electronics and department stores, Internet sales (both physical and digital) and verifiable sales from concert venues in the United States. On the week ending January 31, 2017, ''Billboard'' updated the methodology to compile the Top Latin Albums chart into a multi-metric methodology to include track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. The first number-one album of the decade was '' Dos Mundos: Evolución'' by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández. The following number-one album was ''The Last'' by Aventura, which spent six non-consecutive weeks at the top of the chart in 2010 and ended the year as the best-selling Latin album in the United States. ''Euphoria'', a bilingual album rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Singles Of 2011 (Spain)
This lists the singles that reached number one on the Spanish Promusicae sales and airplay charts in 2011. Total sales correspond to the data sent by regular contributors to sales volumes and by digital distributors. There is a two-day difference between the reporting period from sales outlets and from radio stations. For example, the report period for the first full week of 2011 ended on January 9 for sales and on January 7 for airplay. Chart history References {{Spanish number-one hits Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... Number-one singles 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Albums Of 2011 (Spain)
Top 100 España is a record chart published weekly by PROMUSICAE (Productores de Música de España), a non-profit organization composed by Spain and multinational record companies. This association tracks record sales (physical and digital) in Spain. Albums References {{Spanish number-one hits Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ... Number-one albums Spanish record charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Albums Of 2011 (Portugal)
The Portuguese Albums Chart ranks the best-performing albums in Portugal, as compiled by the Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa The Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa (AFP; English: ''Portuguese Phonographic Association'') is the recording industry association of the major labels in Portugal. Created in 1989, it succeeded GPPFV (Portuguese group of producers of Phonogra .... References {{Portuguese charts Portugal Albums Number-one albums Albums 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Number-one Albums Of 2011 (Mexico) ...
Top 100 Mexico is a record chart published weekly by AMPROFON (Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas), a non-profit organization composed by Mexican and multinational record companies. This association tracks record sales (physical and digital) in Mexico. Chart history See also * List of number-one songs of 2011 (Mexico) References {{Number-one albums in Mexico Number-one albums Mexico 2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Hot 100 Number-one Singles Of 2011 (Brazil)
This is a list of number one singles on the '' Billboard'' Brasil Hot 100 chart in 2011. Note that ''Billboard'' publishes a monthly chart. Chart history See also *Billboard Brasil * List of number-one pop hits of 2011 (Brazil) *Crowley Broadcast Analysis References {{Billboard Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ... 2011 Hot 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year
The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year is an award presented annually by the Latin Recording Academy, the same organization that distributes the Latin Grammy Awards, to commend musicians of Ibero-American heritage for their "artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts". Award recipients are honored during "Latin Grammy Week", a string of galas just prior to the annual Latin Grammy Awards ceremony. The award was first presented to Cuban American musician and producer Emilio Estefan in 2000 for increasing public awareness of Latin music. Eight years later his wife, singer Gloria Estefan, became the first female award recipient. She had previously received the MusiCares Person of the Year award in 1994, a similar honor presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the same organization that distributes the Grammy Awards. Spanish singer Julio Iglesias received the second award in 2001. Ranchera singer Vicente Fernà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, '' Magia'' (1991) and '' Peligro'' (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, ''Laundry Service'' (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., described Shakira as a "pioneer" who extended the global reach of Latino sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin Grammy Award For Best New Artist
The Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists, nationally and internationally. The award is given to solo artists or groups that first establish an identity to the public as a performer and release a Spanish language, Spanish or Portuguese language recording during the period of eligibility. In 2012, the Academy announced the category (in addition to Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Record of the Year and Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Song of the Year) would include ten nominees to reflect changes within the music industry. The award for Best New Artist was first presented to the Cuban performer Ibrahim Ferrer in 2000. Benefiting from the release of the documentary ''Buena Vista Social Club (film), Buena Vista Soci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
