Paola Jara & Jessi Uribe Welcome Baby Girl & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
This week in Latin music has been filled with heartwarming milestones and exciting developments, showcasing the vibrant culture and talent within the genre. One of the most touching moments came from the beloved couple, Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe, who celebrated the arrival of their first child together, a baby girl named Emilia. The couple shared their joy on social media, expressing gratitude for their new addition with a heartfelt message: “One more reason to look up to the sky and thank God for His great kindness.” This moment is particularly significant as it follows Jara’s historic Grammy nomination for her album *Sin Rodeos*, making her the first female artist in the música popular category to receive such recognition. Uribe himself made headlines last year as the first música popular artist nominated in the same category, marking a transformative period for the genre.
In addition to personal milestones, the week also saw Rauw Alejandro engaging with the youth of Puerto Rico through an educational initiative. He introduced students from ten schools to the rich history of bomba music, an essential part of Puerto Rican culture, and even included a surprise video message to inspire them. Although he was not physically present, his commitment to fostering pride in cultural heritage resonated deeply with the students. Meanwhile, Argentine singer Nicki Nicole experienced an emotional high as she shared the stage with legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, performing the classic “Vivo Por Ella.” Overwhelmed with excitement, Nicki expressed her admiration for Bocelli, emphasizing the honor of performing alongside a musical icon.
The week also saw accolades for Rosalía, whose recent album received high praise from renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. He described the album as “brilliant” and potentially “the album of the decade so far,” highlighting its diverse sounds and musical complexity. Rosalía’s grateful response to Lloyd Webber’s compliments underscores the collaborative spirit and mutual respect that pervades the music industry. These uplifting moments not only celebrate individual achievements but also reflect the collective progress and cultural richness of Latin music, making it an exciting time for artists and fans alike.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments,
Billboard
editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Paola Jara & Jessi Uribe Welcome Baby Girl
Música popular power couple Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe welcomed baby girl Emilia, the singers shared on social media. “One more reason to look up to the sky and thank God for His great kindness,”
they wrote
in a joint post on Instagram. The birth of their first baby together follows Jara’s first-ever Grammy nomination for
Sin Rodeos
, up for best música mexicana album (including tejano). Jara makes history as the first música popular female artist to compete in the category. Uribe made history last year as the first música popular artist to be nominated in that same category.
Rauw Alejandro’s Education Initiative
Last week, Rauw Alejandro carried out an educational initiative in ten schools in Puerto Rico, according to a press release, where students from various communities received an introduction to the history of bomba and participated in a dance class. The Puerto Rican star was not in attendance but surprised the students with a video message, inspiring a new generation to feel proud of their roots.
See part of the video message
here
.
Nicki Nicole Gets Emotional
Nicki Nicole couldn’t help but get teary-eyed as she shared the stage with Andrew Bocelli in her native Argentina. Nicki sang “Vivo Por Ella” with Bocelli, his 1995 song originally recorded with fellow Italian artist Giorgia. In what seemed like a pinch-me-moment for Nicki, she expressed a heartfelt message after their duet. “I’m really very excited. I can’t believe it. Let’s give him a round of applause because he’s a legend and it’s an honor to be here. Thank you.”
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Praises
LUX
Andrew Lloyd Webber took to social media to
praise
Rosalía’s latest album, calling it “brilliant.” The English composer (
Phantom of the Opera
) went on to say that he had listened to the LP for about the fifth time and that it could be “the album of the decade so far.” He goes on to complement her vocals and that the set is “truly musical.” Adding, “It’s got all of these different tempi … it’s got all sorts of exciting sounds.”
Rosalía took to the comments section to thank Lloyd Webber for his positive review. “Thank you, maestro. I’m going to cry. God bless you and your wonderful compositions!”
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