No matter the genre or style you enjoy, Latin music has something for you. Famously known for its layers of percussion and trumpets, Latin America's musical culture incorporates influences from various disciplines into its genres. This week's http://marchmadness2021schedule.com releases include an unexpected offering from Bad Bunny as well as Spanish trap artists Cafune and Quevedo. Check them out below! 1. Boza David Bisbal Caloncho Boza David Bisbal Caloncho first gained fame as an R&B singer; since then he has explored various musical genres, from smooth hip-hop beats reminiscent of his R&B roots to sensual Afrobeats and hard-hitting reggaeton. On Sin Sol, Boza explores these various sounds while working alongside artists such as Dalex, Beele and Kenia Os. Panamanian singer Carlos Castanon has found much success, winning five Lo Nuestro Awards over his career. Established in 2022 and celebrating ten male acts and ten female acts who have made an outstanding contribution to Latin music industry, such as Calle 13, Jesse & Joy or Monsieur Perine who are past winners. Bisbal's niche lies within modern pop, though his music draws influence from flamenco, jota and zarzuela traditions of Spain. He first gained widespread recognition with his debut album Corazon Latino which topped Spanish charts and led to hit singles including Ave Maria and "Llorare las Penas." In 2009, Bisbal made his U.S. debut with Sin Mirar Atras, produced and written primarily by Kike Santander (who had written hits for Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Fernandez and other international acts). The long-player was an instantaneous hit in Spain while experiencing moderate success here; single "Sufriras" charted within the Top Ten; moreover he continued making waves live recordings such as Acustico: Una Noche en el Teatro Real and Tu y Yo. 2. Rodrigo y Gabriela Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero, known as Rodrigo y Gabriela, continue to amaze with their innovative blend of Latin harmonies and rhythms with rock structures. Hailing from Mexico City, these Mexican natives demonstrate their transcendent nature on In Between Thoughts...A New World; an album which showcases further musical creativity. The dynamic duo from Miami delivers an album full of pulsing club jams and soothing ballads that further establish them as one of Latin music's most exciting and versatile acts. Boza steps outside his signature reggae plena sound for this 13-track set and explores various genres. His sounds range from soothing hip-hop beats, such as on "Talisman," to sensual Afrobeats on the catchy "Sin Waze." Furthermore, this Panamanian singer offers hard-hitting reggaeton tracks such as his new single called "Booty Puty." Rodrigo y Gabriela bring together several guest artists on their eighth album to further expand their sound and broaden it further. It includes tributes to Creedence Clearwater Revival and Mexican Morrissey among many other songs, and they are joined by musicians from across Latin America such as Alejandro Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas and Concha Buika among many more. The Los Angeles band leveraged a large orchestra and numerous guest artists for this recording of sultry, emotive Latin alternative music, with singers from Cuba, Brazil and Argentina joining to provide an impressive variety of styles and musical traditions. This recording further cemented their reputation as one of the leading bands within Latin alternative music genre. 3. YHLQMDLG Bad Bunny had already transformed reggaeton with his groundbreaking use of New York bugalu samples that cracked "the gringo market," but now turned his focus towards his island home on his project YHLQMDLG, showing just as masterfully that Puerto Rican superstar can tell contemporary Puerto Rican stories through subtle blends of hip-hop beats, sensual Afrobeat music and hard-hitting reggae plena. YHLQMDLG also showcases Bad Bunny's ability in masterfully interweave smooth hip-hop beats while weaving sensual Afrobeat beats and hard hitting reggae plena. "Ser Bichote," one of Bad Bunny's standout moments on this album, chronicles drug dealing on Puerto Rican islands that is linked to school closures and government neglect - sparking off a campaign that eventually led to former Gov. Ricardo Rossello being removed from office. Bad Bunny's ability to articulate a complex Puerto Rican experience comes through in his tracklist. He collaborates with perreo pioneers Jowell y Randy and Nengo Flow to reclaim the legacy of reggaeton's old guard; and his pairing with Yaviah on "Bichiyal", featuring an off-kilter Nesty beat, has won him admiration from those familiar with their voices. But creating a 20-song album is no simple task, and YHLQMDLG occasionally falters. After an inauspicious start to his set (with "25/8") that hearkens back to trap roots, four testosterone-heavy collaborations with men like Anuel Aa and Mykke Towers can become dull; "Estamos Bien" highlights how reggaeton can act as an instrument for resistance as its trembling 808s and snare loops recall Hurricane Maria's impactful destruction on Puerto Rico as well as Donald Trump's repugnance towards it all. 4. Del Valle y Raquel Berrios Buscabulla was an engaging husband-and-wife duo residing in New York when Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, like many with roots there they could not reach their families or see how much destruction had taken place. Instead of accepting silence as Lin-Manuel Miranda attempted to reach out his relatives or as Daddy Yankee attempted to raise relief funds they channeled their rage into artistic creations that addressed Puerto Rican issues. Regresa, their debut full-length on Ribbon Music, is an 11-track record that captures their return home, along with all of its emotions. Though introspective at times, there is hope within these tracks: for instance 'NTE' features slick funk grooves to back its powerful basslines; while in tribute to legendary Puerto Rican actress and singer Nydia Caro features Phoenix-flecked soundscapes and muted rhythms similar to Toro y Moi. Panamanian singer Boza pushes his sultry reggae plena to more experimental heights on this 13-track set, featuring collaborations with Dalex and Kenia Os. While remaining true to his signature style on tracks such as "Talisman" and "Sin Waze", Boza also experiments with unexpected elements such as flamenco music and even an indie pop ballad while never losing his signature sound that has made him such a household name. 5. Peso Pluma At this year's 2021 Latin Music Awards, Bad Bunny took home five awards - including Latin Album of the Year! Other big winners were Karol G and Nicki Minaj with Tusa; Rauw Alejandro for Naturaleza Muerta; Francisca Valenzuela's Como Asesinar a Felipes album was also highly awarded; making this nightful event one of huge significance to reggaeton genre as many artists won multiple awards and proved that reggaeton wasn't exclusive to Puerto Rico or Colombia anymore! Peso Pluma, known by his stage name Doble P on TikTok, has made waves globally through this platform and reached No. 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart for Ella Baila Sola with Eslabon Armado as part of a trumpet-led corrido called Ella Baila Sola (She Dances Alone). Peso is known for his music career as well as being a huge social media personality with millions of followers on social media and at Coachella where his performance of Chanel with Becky G was met by enthusiastic fan cheering and applause from audiences around the festival. Herrera brings his electric, urban Latin sound to the Majestic Theatre stage for the very first time this September. Drawing inspiration from regional Mexican and Latin urban genres as well as hip-hop and trap influences in his style, Herrera says that corrido has undergone an immense transition over recent years; what was once perceived as derogatory terms used against rural Mexicans has now become cutting-edge music.