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Sarah Vaughan records her last album : ‘Brazilian Romance’ produced by Sérgio Mendes (1987)
Sarah Vaughan‘s ‘Brazilian Romance’ is her last (and her third of Brazilian music) album produced by Sérgio Mendes, recorded in January 1987 and released the same year by Columbia.
Universal publish ‘Sambolero,’ an album by The João Donato Trio (2005)
‘Sambolero’ by The João Donato Trio is a studio album (it earned the Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 10th Latin Grammy Awards) released on December 31, 2005 by Universal.
On TV today, Elis Regina at ‘O Fantastico’ (1980)
December 28, 1980 - Elis Regina is on "O Fantastico", a TV Globo show where viewers vote for the best new Brazilian singer of the year.
Odeon publish João Gilberto’s debut album : ‘Chega De Saudade’ produced by Antônio Carlos Jobim (1959)
João Gilberto’s ‘Chega de Saudade’ is his debut album produced by Antônio Carlos Jobim and released in 1959 by Odeon
On TV today, Caetano, Chico, Gilberto et al on TV Globo (1989)
December 26, 1989 - Brazilian TV Globo airs "Homen 90", a special year-end gathering of the most famous MPB male singers : Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Hermeto…
Flora Purim records with Joe Henderson, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Airto Moreira et al, ‘Butterfly Dreams’ for Milestone (1973)
Flora Purim‘s ‘Butterfly Dreams’ is her second album recorded in December 1973 with Joe Henderson, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Airto Moreira & more and released in 1974 by Milestone.
Milton Nascimento records ‘Courage,’ an album for CTI (1969)
Milton Nascimento’s ‘Courage’ is an album recorded on December 19, 1968 and February 26 & 27, 1969 and released the same year by CTI.
Phillips publish ‘Caetano Veloso,’ his debut solo album featuring ‘Alegria, Alegria’ and ‘Tropicália’ (1968)
‘Caetano Veloso‘ is his debut and eponymous solo album featuring ‘Alegria, Alegria’ and ‘Tropicália’ and released in 1968 by Phillips
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The Abyssinians perform at home (2018)
January 13, 2018 - Jamaican roots legend The Abyssinians take part in "Rebel Salute" festival held at Grizzly's Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica
Steel Pulse rock the boat (2013)
January 11, 2013 - Steel Pulse will perform aboard during "Jam Cruise 11" that will visit Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos and Coco Cay, Bahamas
Happy Birthday Sean Paul
January 9, 1973 - Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques Simply known as Sean Paul is 49. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . No Lie (w/ Dua Lipa)…
Happy Birthday Vybz Kartel
January 7, 1976 - We wish Happy Birthday to Jamaican dancehall artist Adidja Azim Palmer better known as Vybz Kartel.Tracklist : 1 . Summertime 2 . Conjugal Visit (w/ Spice)…
Damian Marley rocks Trinidad (2006)
January 7, 2006 - Damian "Jr Gong" Marley takes part in the "Soca on Broadway" event held at Jean Pierre Complex in Trinidad and Tobago
On British TV today, Toots & The Maytals with Jools Holland (2010)
December 31 bis, 2010 - if in England, do not miss Toots & The Maytals at "Later… with Jools Holland" on BBC Two
On TV today, Peter Tosh in Munich (1978)
December 30, 1978 - if in Germany, you do not want to miss reggae superstar Peter Tosh at "RockPop" on ZDF
Peter Tosh perfoms (one last time?) (1983)
December 31, 1983 - Peter Tosh who has decided to retire and go went into self-imposed exile takes part in "Pulse Starjam" at National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica
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Johnny Cash records ‘At Folsom Prison’ a live album for Columbia Records (1968)
Johnny Cash‘s ‘At Folsom Prison’ is a live album (his 27th overall) recorded at Folsom State Prison on January 13, 1968 and released in May 1968 by Columbia Records.
Alison, Lyle, Susan, Derek et al ‘Sing One With Willie’ (2019)
January 12, 2019 - Chris Stapleton, Bobby Bare, Margo Price, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, The Avett Brothers, Ray Benson, Jack Johnson, Sturgill…
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis record together the live album ‘Two Men with the Blues’ at Jazz At Lincoln Center In New York (2007)
‘Two Men with the Blues’ by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis is a live album recorded on January 12 & 13, 2007 at Jazz At Lincoln Center In New York and released on July 8, 2008 by Blue Note.
On TV today, Dolly Parton sings ‘Jolene’ at ‘Dolly’ (1988)
January 10, 1988 - you don't want to miss Dolly Parton singing "Jolene" at her own show "Dolly (episode 12)" on ABC More Info
Waylon Jennings plays one last (?) concert in Nashville (2000)
January 6, 2000 - Waylon Jennings - who is said to be seriously ill, so let's hope it is not his last concert - will be on stage backed by…
Willie Nelson takes his family to San Francisco Fillmore (2019)
January 6, 2019 - the "Willie Nelson & Family" tour with Willie Nelson, his two sons Lukas Nelson (g) and Micah Nelson (d, g) plus Kevin Smith (b), Billy English…
Kacey, Jason, John et al are at Grand Ole Opry (2016)
December 31, 2016 - Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell and more. They all will spend New Years Eve on stage at Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
The Judds celebrate Christmas (from home) (2020)
December 20, 2020 - The Judds - the iconic duo, Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd - will sing from home "Star of Bethlehem," "Winter Wonderland" and "Grandpa"
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Chucho Valdés records ‘Bele Bele en La Habana,’ an album for Blue Note (1998)
Chucho Valdés‘ ‘Bele Bele en La Habana’ is an album recorded on January 12 & 13, 1998 and released later the same year by Blue Note.
Happy Birthday Ricky Martin
December 24, 1971 - Puerto Rican singer Enrique Martín Morales better known as Ricky Martin is 51. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Vente Pa' Ca (w/ Maluma) 2 .…
Happy Birthday Arcángel
December 23, 1985 - American reggaeton singer and rapper Austin Agustín Santos better known as Arcángel is 37. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Tu No Vive Asi (w/ Bad…
Fania publish ‘Siembra,’ Willie Colón & Rubén Blades second collaborative album (1978)
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades ‘Siembra’ is their second collaborative album produced by Willie Colón and released in 1978 by Fania
Charlie Haden records with Gonzalo Rubalcaba ‘Land of the Sun’ for Verve (2004)
Charlie Haden‘s ‘Land of the Sun’ is an album recorded on December 19–22, 2003 with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and released on August 31, 2004 By Verve.
Happy Birthday Eddie Palmieri. ‘El Perfecto del Piano’
This day (December 15, 1936), in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is born Eddie Palmieri, a Puerto Rican pianist, bandleader and musician.
Happy Birthday Sheila E. ‘E Like Energy’
This day (December 12, 1957), in Oakland, California is born Sheila Escovedo a.k.a Sheila E. an American drummer and percussionist,
Top Urbano Latino songs – 2020s
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Discover 20 trending Urbano Latino hits, featuring reggaetón, Latin trap, and top artists. This list includes production insights, themes, and collaborations with leading names like Karol G, Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Anuel AA, J Balvin, and Rosalía.
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Dakar dances with Youssou Ndour et le Super Etoile (2019)
January 5, 2019 - Youssou Ndour and le Super Etoile throw a "Grand Bal" at CICES (Centre International du Commerce Extérieur du Sénégal) in Dakar
Tabou Combo rock Haiti (2019)
January 5, 2019 - legendary compas band Tabou Combo with Mikael Guirand of Carimi fame headline at "Ayiti Mizik Festival" in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Youssou Ndour performs at home (2016)
January 2, 2016 - Youssou Ndour and his musicians will give a three hours concert at CICES (Centre International du Commerce Extérieur du Sénégal) in Dakar
Femi Kuti takes his son Made to the Alibaba’s ‘January 1st Concert’ (2019)
January 1, 2019 - Femi Kuti, his son Made, his dancers and musicians take part in the fifth edition of the Alibaba’s "January 1st Concert" at the Eko Hotel &…
On Senegalese TV today, dance at home with Youssou Ndour’s ‘Le Grand Bal Chez Vous’ (2020)
December 31, 2020 - because of the pandemy, this year Youssou Ndour and le Super Etoile's "Grand Bal" has be renamed "Le Grand Bal Chez Vous. "It will be streamed…
Capitol publish Yma Sumac’s first album : ‘Voice Of The Xtabay’ (1950)
Yma Sumac‘s ‘Voice of the Xtabay’ is her first studio album produced by Les Baxter and released in 1950 by Capitol
Youssou N’Dour releases ‘Immigrés,’ his sixth album recorded with Le Super Etoile de Dakar (1988)
Youssou N\’dour‘s ‘Immigrés’ is his sixth album recorded with Le Super Etoile de Dakar and released in 1988 by Earthworks
On Argentinian TV today, Paco Ibáñez’poesía necesaria’ (2012)
December 23, 2012 - if in Argentina, do not miss Spanish legend Paco Ibáñez singing and discussing his life with Cecilia Rossetto on TV Pública Argentina