Karol G hits the Columbia stage with Alicia Keys and more inspiring moments in Latin music

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, billboard Editors highlight the latest news in Latin music each week. Here’s what’s happening in the Latin music scene this week.

Karol G and Alicia Keys’ special moment on stage

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On May 11, Karol G surprised fans in Bogota, Colombia by appearing on stage to perform with Alicia Keys, who performed a show at the Movistar Arena. After Goyo’s opening, Keys took to the stage and was joined by “Mañana Será Bonito” singer duet “No One.” Fans were in for a treat when the two artists joined forces. Watch the special performance below:

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Shakira’s poem

shakira Released new single “Acróstico” (Noise), a powerful open letter to her children Milan and Sasha. The song is a work of poetry, where the first letters of each line of lyrics run consecutively to form words.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Shakira uses her signature sultry voice to showcase her raw, vulnerable emotions in this stripped-down piano ballad, expressing a mother’s deep and innocent love for her child. Acróstico” tells how a mother transforms her pain into strength through the love of her child, and how the caress of her son lifts the heart. More about the song here.

New Career Milestones for GALE

For the first time in her career, GALE sang the US National Anthem to a crowd of nearly 300,000 at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in Miami, Florida this week. “I feel like I can do anything after this,” she said on her Instagram account. “I sang the national anthem at the concert @f1 Race. What a dream and honor! Thank you for your love. I will never forget this moment. De Puerto Rico pa’l mundo enterooo. The Puerto Rican freshman’s spectacular performance was broadcast live on television in more than 140 counties. GALE documented exciting career highlights on social media. Watch it below:

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Gibson gives back to Cuba

Gibson Gives donated 52 guitars, along with strings, picks and other musical equipment, to benefit students at the Cuban National Academy of Arts, where musical supplies are in limited supply. “At Gibson Gives, we’ve expanded our global growth over the past year, reaching even corners of the world we never thought possible,” said Playboy Jarrett, Gibson’s CEO said in a press statement. “After two years of negotiations, we are excited to bring, for the first time, much-needed music and equipment to young people with limited supply in music and art schools. Cuban music and songwriting has a rich musical history and global reach; we are delighted to do our part be a part of ensuring that this tradition continues to thrive for the next generation.” Gibson partnered with Derek Walker (Gibson Gives Goodwill Ambassador), who personally delivered the instruments and equipment. Gibson is also expected to donate 100 more Epiphone guitars to the school in the coming months.

first ever woman in latin music

The inaugural Billboard Latin Music Women’s Chart has come to a successful conclusion. On Saturday (May 6) in Miami, Shakira, Thalia, Ana Gabriel, Evaluna Montaner, Goyo, Emilia and Maria Becerra were awarded the No. 1 Billboard Latin Female Music Chart.From epic performances to heartwarming speeches, read all the highlights of the special night here.

With Latin Women Musicians, Billboard and Telemundo aim to further elevate Latin music globally and celebrate those who have had a concrete impact on Latin music through artistic achievement or through tangible, noteworthy actions that bring measurable recognition and opportunities to women Women who make a difference, have a positive impact on the industry as a whole.

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