Latin music lost one of its guiding lights yesterday. Eddie Palmieri died at age 88. He was a respected musician who was considered one of the architects of Afro-Caribbean dance music or salsa. NPR ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Latin music has grown and evolved since its introduction to American culture. From salsa to reggaeton, Latin genres have inspired ...

Rafael Ithier, founder of the emblematic salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died at age 99. The pianist, composer and arranger — who served as the orchestra's longtime musical director — ...

One of salsa music's most towering figures is gone — the Grammy-nominated trombonist and activist died Saturday at 75.

On a cloudy Monday in June, jingling metal discs become their own tune outside of State Farm Arena. The origin? Belly dancing hip scarves worn by ardent concertgoers. Some fans wear purple wigs.

Latin music's status as a mainstream genre both in the United States and globally has been firmly established. Latin is now the No. 5 core genre in the United States in terms of total consumption, ...

Latin music has grown and evolved since its introduction to American culture. From salsa to reggaeton, Latin genres have inspired generations. As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up, celebrate the legacy ...

A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.