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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 2015.
Events
- January 7 — The Nielsen Media Research releases the 2014 United States music report, showing that Latin music contributed 2.6% of total music sales.[1]
- January 9 — PROMUSICAE introduces a new chart which combines streaming, downloads, and physical sales.[2]
- February 3 — Puerto Rican singer Ivy Queen releases four albums, something "that nobody in the industry ever did before," according to Fox News Latino.[3]
- February 19 — Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and American singer-songwriter Romeo Santos became the most awarded performers on the 27th Lo Nuestro Awards with both earning six awards each. Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona is awarded the Excellence Award while Italian singer Laura Pausini received an award for her musical trajectory.[4]
- April 30 — Romeo Santos is the biggest winner at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards with a total of ten awards. Brazilian singer Roberto is given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Mexican-American musician Carlos Santana receives the Spirit of Hope.[5]
- May 13 — Sirope by Alejandro Sanz becomes the best-selling album in Spain on its release week since 2006.[6]
- August 28 — Donald Trump's comments about Mexican illegal immigrants results in a backlash from several Latin artists such as Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, and Paulina Rubio.[7]
- September 1 — "El Perdón" by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias surpasses "La Tortura" by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz as the second-longest number one song on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.[8]
- September 9 — Puerto Rican singer Víctor Manuelle becomes the artist with the most number-one songs on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart with 26 songs.[9]
- September 11 — Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., father of Tejano singer Selena, released a previously unreleased song after 20 years of the singer's death.[10]
- September 15 — Sony Music announces its deal with Cuban record label EGREM to distribute recordings internationally which date back to the 1960s.[11]
- September 17 — Emilio Estefan, Myriam Hernandez, Gustavo Santaolalla, Alvaro Torres, Hector Ochoa Cardenas, and Diego Torres are inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.[12]
- September 24 — Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison becomes the first female soloist in 22 weeks to enter the top 10 of Billboard Latin Digital Songs chart.[13]
- September 27
- Mexican singer and reality star Larry Hernandez, is arrested in Ontario, Canada, on suspicion of kidnapping, assault and assault and battery causing injury.[14]
- Colombian singer Shakira performed "Imagine" for Pope Francis at the United Nations.[15] In her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she also urged UNICEF to devote greater efforts toward early child development.[16]
- September 28 — Tejano singer Arnold Martinez sues Freddie Records for $3,000 of unpaid royalties in a Houston courtroom.[17]
- October 26 — Colombian singer J Balvin became the first artist to receive the Latin Digital Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America denoting digital sales of 600,000 units for his songs "6 AM" and "Ay Vamos".[18]
- November 9 — After eight years since they separated, Noel Schajris and Leonel Garcia announced they will reunite as Sin Bandera and release one more album together.[19]
- November 18 — Roberto Carlos is honored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences as the Person of the Year.[20]
- November 19
- December 9 — Romeo Santos is named Top Latin Artist of the year by Billboard magazine.[22]
- December 12 — Reggaeton singer Yandel becomes the first Latin artist to live stream a concert on the music service Tidal.[23]
Number-ones albums and singles by country
Awards
Albums released
First quarter
January
February
March
Second quarter
April
May
June
Third quarter
July
| Day |
Title |
Artist |
Genre(s) |
Singles |
Label |
| 7 |
Detrás del Miedo |
El Komander |
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| Intercambio |
Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quarter |
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| Roberto Carlos em Las Vegas |
Roberto Carlos |
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| 10 |
Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel |
La India |
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| 17 |
Dale |
Pitbull |
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| Tradición, Arte y Passión |
Mariachi Los Camperos De Nati Cano |
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| 29 |
El Viaje |
Antonio José |
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| 31 |
La Barra |
Se Baila Se Canta |
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August
September
Fourth quarter
October
November
December
Best-selling records
Best-selling albums
The following is a list of the top 10 best-selling Latin albums in the United States in 2015, according to Billboard.[24]
Best-performing songs
The following is a list of the top 10 best-performing Latin songs in the United States in 2015, according to Billboard.[25]
Deaths
- January 20 - Canserbero, 26, Venezuelan rapper (suicide by jumping)[26]
- February 5 - Celina Gonzalez, 85, Cuban singer[27]
- February 12 - Sergio Blanco, 66, Spanish singer (Sergio y Estíbaliz).[28]
- February 25 - Ariel Camacho, 22, Mexican singer (traffic collision)[29]
- March 8 – Inezita Barroso, 90, Brazilian folk singer[30]
- March 30 - Aniceto Molina, 75, Colombian cumbia musician[31]
- June 14 - Hugo Blanco, 74, Venezuelan musician and composer ("Moliendo Café")[32]
- June 23 - Marujita Díaz, 83, Spanish singer and actress, complications from colon cancer.[33]
- June 24 - Cristiano Araújo, 29, Brazilian singer and songwriter (traffic collision)[34]
- July 12 - Javier Krahe, 71, Spanish singer-songwriter, heart attack.[35]
- July 13 - Joan Sebastian, 64, Mexican singer and songwriter, bone cancer.[36]
- August 5 - Raphy Leavitt, 66, Puerto Rican composer and orchestra leader, complications of surgery for artificial hip infection.[37]
- August 21 - Daniel Rabinovich, 71, Argentine musician and comedian (Les Luthiers).[38]
- September 7 - Guillermo Rubalcaba, 88, Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and orchestrator
- November 6 - José Ángel Espinoza, 96, Mexican singer, composer and actor.[39]
- November 17 - Luiz de Carvalho, 90, Brazilian gospel singer.[40]
- December 1 - Leoni Franco, 73, Uruguayan musician, composer and guitarist.[41]
- December 19 - Selma Reis, 55, Brazilian actress and singer, brain cancer.[42]
- December 25 - Manuel Agujetas, 76, Spanish flamenco singer.[43]
References
- ↑ "2014 Neilsen Music Report" (PDF). Neilsen.com. Nielsen Media Research. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ Cantor-Navas, Judy (January 9, 2015). "Spain's Promusicae Debuts Chart Combining Streaming, Downloads & Physical Sales". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Espejo, Elena. "Ivy Queen 'Vendetta' Album 2015: Singer Releases Four-In-One Project". Latin One. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (February 19, 2015). "Premio Lo Nuestro 2015 Winners List: Enrique Iglesias, Romeo Santos Take Top Awards!". Latin Times (IBT Media). Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Romeo Santos and Enrique Iglesias sweep with 10 and nine awards each, respectively.". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 30, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (May 13, 2015). "Sanz's 'Sirope' Debuts at No. 1 in the U.S., Tops Nine-Year-Old Sales High in Spain". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Urra, Susana (August 28, 2015). "#LatinosUnite: Ricky Martin starts online crusade against Donald Trump". El País (PRISA). Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Mendizabal, Amaya (September 1, 2015). "Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias' 'El Perdon' Earns Historic 26th Week at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Mendizabal, Amaya (September 9, 2015). "Victor Manuelle Reclaims Record for Most No. 1s on Tropical Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Hamilton, Jessica (September 15, 2015). "The Quintanilla family drops a never-before-heard Selena single and we love them for it". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Sony to distribute Cuban music to world". Business Insider. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame to Induct Emilio Estefan, Myriam Hernandez, Gustavo Santaolalla, Alvaro Torres, Diego Torres and Hector Ochoa Cardenas at the LA MUSA AWARDS. Presented by WorldArts". PR Newsire. September 16, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- ↑ Mendizabal, Amaya. "Farruko's 'Sunset' Shines in Top Five on Hot Latin Songs Chart". Billboard.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ Serna, Joseph (September 28, 2015). "Star of Spanish-language show 'Larrymania' arrested at Ontario airport". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (September 27, 2015). "Watch Shakira Perform 'Imagine' for the Pope at the United Nations". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Shakira and UNICEF call for Leaders to Join the early childhood revolution". unicef.org. September 22, 2015.
- ↑ George, Cindy (September 28, 2015). "Copyright case pits Tejano musician and South Texas record label". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "J Balvin Earns First-Ever RIAA Latin Digital Diamond Honor". RIAA. October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Leonel García y Noel Schajris confirman que Sin Bandera regresa a los escenarios". Telemundo (in Spanish). November 9, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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- ↑ (The Miami Herald)
- ↑ Mendizabal, Amaya (December 9, 2015). "The Year in Latin 2015: Romeo Santos & Juan Gabriel Dominate the Charts". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ↑ Romero, Angie (September 25, 2015). "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Year End 2015: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Year End 2015: Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ AK Canserbero Dead: Rapper Tirone González Cause of Death Reportedly Suicide Following Alleged Murder of Zion TPL Bassist
- ↑ Cantor-Navas, Judy. "Cuban Country Queen Celina Gonzalez Dead at 85". Billboard.com. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Sergio Blanco fallece a los 66 años (Spanish)
- ↑ Ariel Camacho Dies in Car Crash; Mexican Singer Was 22
- ↑ Morre em SP, aos 90 anos, a dama da música caipira, Inezita Barroso (Portuguese)
- ↑ Fallece Aniceto Molina tras una complicación pulmonar (Spanish)
- ↑ Falleció el músico y compositor venezolano Hugo Blanco (Spanish).
- ↑ Marujita Diaz: Singer and actress whose sentimental patriotism saw her promoted by Franco as a representative of the ideal Spain
- ↑ Cantor Cristiano Araújo morre após acidente de carro em GO, diz hospital (Portuguese)
- ↑ Muere Javier Krahe (Spanish)
- ↑ Joan Sebastian Dies: 'El Rey Del Jaripeo' Dead At 64, Loses Battle With Cancer
- ↑ Muere Raphy Leavitt (Spanish)
- ↑ Adiós a uno de los pilares de Les Luthiers: murió Daniel Rabinovich (Spanish)
- ↑ Muere el compositor y actor José Ángel Espinoza 'Ferrusquilla' (Spanish)
- ↑ Morre Luiz de Carvalho, pioneiro da música gospel no país (Portuguese)
- ↑ Fallece en Guatemala Leonardo Franco, uno de los fundadores de los Iracundos (Spanish)
- ↑ Atriz e cantora Selma Reis morre em Teresópolis, no RJ (Portuguese)
- ↑ Celebrated Flamenco Singer Manuel Agujetas Dies at 76