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Happy Birthday Bebel Gilberto. ‘Feliz Aniversário Bebel’
This day (May 12, 1966), in New York City, United States, is born Isabel Gilberto de Oliveira a.k.a Bebel Gilberto, a Brazilian popular singer.
Happy Birthday Carlos Lyra. ‘Lyra Nova’
This day (May 11, 1939), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is born Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa a.k.a. Carlos Lyra, a Brazilian singer and composer.
Top Urbano Latino songs – 2020s
Last updated on May 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.
Antonio Carlos Jobim records his debut ‘American’ album : ‘The Composer of Desafinado Plays’ (1963)
Antonio Carlos Jobim‘s ‘The Composer of Desafinado Plays’ is his debut US album recorded May 9 and 10, 1963 and released the same year in 1963 by Verve.
Happy Birthday Tania Maria. ‘Viva Tania’
This day (May 9, 1948), in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, is born Tania Maria Correa Reis a.k.a.Tania Maria, a Brazilian singer and piano player.
Bebel Gilberto releases ‘Tanto Tempo,’ her third album (2000)
Bebel Gilberto‘s ‘Tanto Tempo’ is her third studio album, produced by Suba and released on April 25, 2000 by Ziriguiboom
Ed Motta is in Hannover, Germany (2015)
April 25, 2015 - Brazilian singer Ed Motta performs at Jazz Club Hannover in Hannover, Germany
MGM / Verve publish ‘Jazz Samba’ by Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd (1962)
‘Jazz Samba’ by Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd is a bossa nova (and the first on the American jazz scene) album released on April 20, 1962 by Mgm/Verve.
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REGGAE
Steel Pulse perform at Paste Studios (2019)
May 13, 2019 - reggae legend Steel Pulse will play a short and private set at Paste Studios in New York, NY
We remember Bob Marley. ‘Leaving Babylon’
This day (May 11, 1981), in Miami, Florida, died Robert Nesta Marley a.k.a Bob Marley, a Jamaican singer and songwriter.
Happy Birthday Sly Dunbar. ‘Sly from the Dunbar Family’
This day (May 10, 1952), in Kingston, Jamaica, is born Lowell ‘Sly’ Fillmore Dunbar a.k.a Sly Dunbar, a drummer usually orking together with bassist Robbie Shakespeare.
On TV today, Ziggy Marley at ‘Jimmy Fallon’ (2011)
May 9, 2011 - you do not want to miss Ziggy Marley celebrates "Bob Marley Week" at "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on NBC
Virgin publish Peter Tosh’s debut album : ‘Legalize It’ (1976)
Peter Tosh‘s ‘Legalize It’ is his debut album as a solo artist, recorded in May 1976 and released in May 1976 by Virgin / Columbia .
On English TV today, The Wailers at ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ (1973)
May 1, 1973 - if in England, do not miss The Wailers - that is Bob Marley (voc, g), Peter Tosh (voc, g), Bunny Wailer (voc, perc), Aston Barrett (b),…
Island publish ‘Rastaman Vibration’ by Bob Marley & The Wailers (1976)
‘Rastaman Vibration’ by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a roots reggae album recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica and released on April 30, 1976 by Island.
Lee Scratch Perry dubs San Antonio (2016)
April 29, 2016 - Lee Scratch Perry sings at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX
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COUNTRY
On Web TV today, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires are live from Nashville (2020)
May 15, 2020 - if in front of a computer, do not miss Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires performing live for Relix Magazine at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville
On TV today, Chris Stapleton with Charlie Rose (2017)
May 11, 2017 - you do not want to miss country singer Chris Stapleton promoting his second studio album "From A Room: Volume 1" at "Charlie Rose" on CBS
Willie Nelson is at Berklee College of Music Commencement (2013 )
May 11, 2013 - Willie Nelson will sing at the Berklee's 2013 Commencement Concert held at the Agganis Arena in Boston
Top Country Music songs – 2020s
Last updated on May 8, 2026
This collection of 20 popular 2020s country music tracks includes songs by Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen. Each track combines modern country elements with traditional storytelling and themes, showcasing the genre’s evolving sound and broad appeal.
Added in the past two weeks: . Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" . Cole Swindell's "She Had Me At Heads Carolina"
On TV today, Johnny Cash celebrates his ‘First 25 years’ (1980)
May 8, 1980 - you do not want to miss Johnny Cash's "Silver Anniversary" on CBS that celebrates his first twenty five years in the industry. For the occasion, Cash…
The McCourys travel to Charlottesville (2016)
April 29, 2016 - The Travelin McCourys, the bluegrass band from Nashville, will be on stage at Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, VA More Info
Happy Birthday Willie Nelson. ‘Simple Nelson’
This day (April 29, 1933), in Abbott, Texas, U.S., is born Willie Hugh Nelson a.k.a Willie Nelson, American singer, songwriter and activist Tracklist : 1 . Hello Walls 2 . Mr. Record Man (1969) 3 . Bloody Mary Morning (Austin City Limits, 1974) 4 . If You’ve Got The Money Honey (1977) 5 . Live […]
Toby Keith pays a tribute to George Jones (2013)
April 26, 2013 - Toby Keith will certainly pay tribute to George Jones who passed away today during his concert at the "Stagecoach Festival" in Indio, CA
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LATIN
Top Urbano Latino songs – 2020s
Last updated on May 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.
Happy Birthday Enrique Iglesias
May 8, 1975 - Spanish singer and the youngest child of Julio Iglesias, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler simply known as Enrique Iglesias is 48. Happy Birthday Sir Tracklist : 1…
Happy Birthday J Balvin
May 7, 1985 - Colombian singer and rapper, José Álvaro Osorio Balvín simply known as J Balvin or "El Príncipe del Reggaetón", is 38. Happy Birthday Sir Tracklist : 1…
Santana releases their twenty-second album : ‘Corazón’ recorded with Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Miguel and others (2014)
Santana’s ‘Corazón’ is their twenty-second studio album recorded with various singers and released on May 6, 2014 by Rca/Sony Latin Iberia. .
Happy Birthday Farruko
May 2, 1991 - Puerto Rican singer, Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado better known by as Farruko is 31. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Pepas 2 . El Incomprendido (w/…
Juanes sings with Santana at Latin Music Awards (2015)
April 30, 2015 - Colombian singer Juanes will join Santana for a medley at Billboard Latin Music Awards held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
Happy Birthday Willie Colon. ‘Colón Con ‘Bone’
This day (April 28, 1950), in South Bronx, New York, is born William Anthony Colón a.k.a Willie Colon, is a Nuyorican salsa musician.
Happy Birthday Herb Alpert
March 31, 1935 - Herb Alpert, American trumpet player, member of the Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass is 85. Happy Birthday, SirTracklist : 1 . w/ The Tijuana Brass - America…
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WORLDMUSIC
Kassav celebrate their 30th Anniversary at a Paris stadium (2009)
May 16, 2009 - French Caribbean band Kassav - that is Jocelyne Béroard (voc), Jean-Philippe Marthely (voc), Jacob Desvarieux (g), Jean-Claude Naimro (kb), Georges Décimus (b), Philippe Joseph (kb), Hervé…
Mulatu Astatke displays ‘Sketches of Ethiopia’ in France (2013)
May 14, 2013 - the "godfather of Ethiopian jazz" Mulatu Astatke and Step Ahead will present their new album "Sketches of Ethiopia" at Fontenay en Scènes' in Fontenay-sous-Bois, France
Mariza, a Fado diva in London (2013)
May 13, 2013 - Portuguese fadista (and diva) Mariza performs at the Barbican in London
Dhafer Youssef is “Sous Les Pommiers” (2010)
May 13, 2010 - Tunisian oud player Dhafer Youssef plays and sings with Tigran Hamasyan (p), Chris Jenning (b) and Mark Guiliana (d) at Jazz sous les Pommiers festival in…
Franco & the T.P. O.K. Jazz visit Holland (1987)
May 9, 1987 - the European tour of Congolese superstar Franco and his TPOK Jazz (for Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinshasa) stops at the 'Africa Mama' festival in Utrecht, Netherlands
Cesaria Evora visits Lisbon (2010)
May 8, 2010 - Cesaria Evora, her band and Angolese musician Bonga on one song will be on stage at Palco do Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, Portugal
Anoushka Shankar et al celebrate Yehudi Menuhin’s 100th anniversary (2016)
April 23, 2016 - Anoushka Shankar plus Tanmoy Bose (tabla), Pirashanna Thevarajah (mridangam) Kenji Ota (tanpura) and special guest: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin) will pay tribute to violinist Yehudi Menuhin who…
Universal publish Dee Dee Bridgewater’s album : ‘Red Earth’ recorded with african musicians (2007)
Dee Dee Bridgewater‘s ‘Red Earth’ is an album (subtitled ‘A Malian Journey‘) released on April 17, 2007 by Universal.