Way before artists like Juanes and Fonseca began tinkering with traditional Colombian sounds, Carlos Vives was introducing the world to the accordion-based music known as vallenato. In 1994, the former soap actor with the untamable hair updated. . . READ FULL STORY

Wisin & Yandel’s new video for the song “Gracias A Ti” from their album La Revolucion is an ode to listeners. Directed by Jessy Terrero (he also did the MTV-nominated “Abusadora”), the vid follows the Puerto Rican duo from their. . . READ FULL STORY

Oh yeah! American Idol alum Allison Iraheta is one of the hardest working teens around. The 17-year-old Salvadoreña, who placed fourth during season eight, just wrapped up the Idol tour this summer and has been recording her as-yet-untitled debut. . . READ FULL STORY

Hailed as a rock star in the world of classical music, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel made his anticipated debut on Saturday as the director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a five-hour free concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The big welcome. . . READ FULL STORY

Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio continues the North American leg of her “Gran City Pop Tour” today in Arizona. Aside from performing new hits, such as “Causa y efecto” and “Ni rosas ni juguetas,” the 38-year-old will please the crowd. . . READ FULL STORY