Monthly Archives: October 2024

MIAMI (October 24^th, 2024) – Alejandro Sanz is back and stronger than ever. In yet another display of his creative genius, he releases “Palmeras en el jardín,” first single off his new album and first with Sony Music. The song, available worldwide today 25 October, bears Sanz’s unmistakable stamp and the emotional poetic display that has made him the most awarded Spanish artist and one of the most widely admired on the international scene. Listen HERE.

“Palmeras en el jardín” comes with one of those music videos that have always been a hallmark in his career. Directed by Greg Ohrel (Bad Bunny, Juanes) and produced by former Calle 13 member Residente, the video was shot in Madrid and Miami. The piece is brimming with creativity and visual effects that elevate the song to another dimension. It is the perfect audiovisual mise-en-scène to illustrate a song that marks the beginning of a new album, due to be released next year.

Produced by Latin GRAMMY® winners Casta (Manuel Turizo, Karol G) and Spreadlof(Sebastián Yatra, Shakira, Rosalía), and featuring mixing by multi-award-winning Lewis Pickett (Juanes, Carlos Vives, C. Tangana); “Palmeras en el jardín” is a testament to Sanz’s enduring creativity.

Alejandro Sanz, who has just won the prestigious Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, is the Spanish artist who has received the most awards in history, with 22 Latin GRAMMYs® and four GRAMMYs® to his name, among many other accolades. Since his debut in 1991 “Viviendo deprisa” to his latest studio album, SANZ, released in December 2021, he has taken the world’s stages by storm, with more than 25 million records sold and all his albums certified with multiple Platinum Records.

Sanz is not only a music legend, but he is also known as a socially committed artist. Over the years, he has collaborated with organizations such as Save the Children and Greenpeace and has even taken his environmental activism to international forums such as COP25.

Boasting a career spanning more than three decades and with an influence that transcends borders, he remains one of the biggest and most beloved names on the music scene. “Palmeras en el jardín” is set to continue his legacy of great success and delight his millions of fans around the world.

It is worth noting that Alejandro Sanz has marked and inspired many generations. Among them is renowned poet Elvira Sastre, who has not hesitated to be part of this project, by expressing her feelings about this new stage of Alejandro Sanz and “Palmeras en eljardín.” Sastre, known for her intimate and emotional style, has managed to bring contemporary poetry to a young audience, combining both personal and poetic elements in a unique and poignant way.

Her stylistic connection with Alejandro is captured in the following writing:

Coming back involves so many things that it is not easy to sum it up in a few sentences. You go back to your childhood, you go back to your habits, you can go back to a person, or you can go back to yourself after a long journey. Coming back is a complex, time-consuming movement involving patience and a great deal of awareness. When you return, you do not do so alone: you come back with new experiences, other kinds of pain and damage, joys that make it somewhat easier, certain fears, yes, but also courage to take one step after the other to retrace what you have known. Sometimes you need a companion to guide you. On other occasions, loneliness is enough to discover what you were unable to see while it was happening. Whatever happens, however it happens and wherever it takes you, coming back is always a journey of honesty because to do otherwise means getting lost.

Alejandro Sanz gets back to his origins, to his roots, and only he alone knows what this return involves. He does so with the intention of one who has faith in what is truly meaningful to him, and it is this faith that illuminates the way back. Alejandro is music, but above all he is words, and throughout his career he has used whatever he had in his hand to express what he feels and needs to tell. Poetry is his language and this song, Palmerasen el jardín, is a look through that poetic language. There is no other way to see it: Alejandro has always expressed himself through beauty, and he does so again in this work.

At the root is the seed of who you want to be. It is a memory, and identity in its purest form. Going back to it involves getting your hands dirty, digging through the dry soil, trudging through the mud until you find life again. Sharing with others where the root lies is a generous act. In a superficial world, discovering what is profound is proof of hope.

This song, Palmeras en el jardín, is such a find. One line after another is much more than just two sentences and it is a sign. It has it all: powerful images, the echo of recognition of what cannot be and leaves its meaning in our hands, that raspy voice amplified as it asks questions, the accompanying precise notes, the distance between what could have been and what was not. Sowing the seed of a palm tree, watering it, wishing it to sprout, watching it grow, sleeping under its shade and then leaving it to be and live where it deserves is something that only those who know that life is always a return journey know how to do.

Maybe this song is what we need: a naked soul that writes and sings of what it was so that, in a masterful movement, it can be again.

Miami, FL (October 21, 2024) – This past Sunday, from the city of Miami, the Billboard Latin Music Awards presented Alejandro Sanz with the Lifetime Achievement Award for an iconic career spanning more than three decades. 

Known for his major hits and powerful musical performances, Alejandro Sanz has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful voice and emotional lyrics. From his beginnings in 1991 with the release of *Viviendo deprisa* to his latest studio album *SANZ*, released in December 2021, his talent and passion have made him one of the most respected and influential artists of our time.

“Thank you so much, truly, from the bottom of my heart, to Billboard for your generosity in giving me this award. It really means a lot to me. I want to dedicate it to my fellow artists who make music because there was a time when making music in Spanish wasn’t as easy. Let them feel proud of what has been achieved here through many generations and different genres,” Sanz said while accepting the award.

“I also want to dedicate it to the people who make all of this possible, which is the people who listen to us, the general public, those who love music,” Sanz continued, “Music is what moves this heart that has been walking for so long. This is for you all. Long live music and long live life.”

Sanz also participated in the 35th anniversary of Billboard Latin Music Week for the Icon Q&A panel with Leila Cobo, where he discussed his career, his successes, and his upcoming projects, which include a Netflix documentary and new music. 

During the panel, the Spanish artist surprised the audience by presenting an exclusive preview of his upcoming single, “Palmeras en el Jardín,” which will be released on October 25 and will be part of his new album.

MIAMI (October 10th, 2024) – The renowned Spanish artist with a Mexican heart, Natalia Jiménez, is releasing her new album, ‘De Jiménez a Jiménez’, today. The album features seven iconic songs by the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez, recorded live at the Teatro Juárez in Guanajuato.

The production offers extraordinary live renditions of “Caminos de Guanajuato,” “Canta Canta Canta,” “Un Mundo Raro,” “Que Te Vaya Bonito,” “Amanecí Otra Vez,” “Deja Que Salga la Luna,” and “Si Nos Dejan,” with Natalia’s unmistakable voice accompanied by El Mariachi del Divo Alma de Juárez.

As a gift for fans, the album also includes a bonus track: “La Media Vuelta,” recorded solely with the purity of traditional mariachi.“I feel a deep love for Mexican music, as if it were my life’s mission to sing these songs,” Jiménez told Billboard Español. “Singing José Alfredo’s songs is an honor; he is an important part of Mexican culture, so it’s a huge responsibility.”

Miami, FL (October 10, 2024) – The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards will present internationally renowned Spanish singer and composer Alejandro Sanz with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award. The highly anticipated awards show will be broadcast on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 9pm/8c on Telemundo. Viewers can also catch the live stream on the Telemundo App, Peacock, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.

“I’m very happy to return to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, it’s certainly special. I am deeply grateful for this recognition from Billboard, and I love that it takes place in Miami. It’s fantastic to be home,” said Sanz.

Known for his chart-topping hits and powerful performances, Alejandro Sanz has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. From the launch of Viviendo Deprisa in 1991 to his latest studio album SANZ, released in December 2021, his talent and passion have made him one of the most respected and influential artists of our time.

His remarkable career boasts over 25 million records sold, with all his albums achieving multi-platinum status in Spain, Latin America and the United States, solidifying his status as a global superstar. Throughout a musical journey that spans over 30 years, Sanz has collaborated with esteemed artists from around the world, including Alicia Keys, Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Laura Pausini, Juanes, Marc Anthony, and many more. Notable recent releases include “NASA” with Camilo; “La Despedida,” featured in the movie “Bullet Train,” and “Yo Soy” with Eros Ramazzotti.

Sanz’s contributions to the industry have earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a testament to his enduring impact on the entertainment industry. Among his latest recognitions, the Madrid-born artist has been bestowed the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Cadiz and was deemed the esteemed title of “Favorite Son” by Andalusia and the Province of Cadiz.

The Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting tribute to Alejandro Sanz’s remarkable career. His artistic and personal contributions have expanded the reach of Latin music worldwide, and his influence continues to shape the industry today. Past recipients of the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award include Andrea Boccelli, Armando Manzanero, Conjunto Primavera, Emmanuel, Flaco Jiménez, Intocable, Jorge Pinos, José José, Los Ángeles Azules, Los Lobos, Los Temerarios, Maná, Marco Antonio Solís, Miguel Bosé, Ricardo Arjona, Roberto Carlos, and Santana.

The Awards are the culmination of Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami October 14-18, 2024, celebrating Latin music, culture, and entertainment all week long with exclusive performances, one-of-a-kind conversations, workshops, showcases and exclusive fan experiences. Learn more about Billboard Latin Music Week and register at billboardlatinmusicweek.com.

Miami, FL (October 4, 2024) – ELENA ROSE continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic sound and empowering messages. Following her recent acoustic release, “Me Lo Merezco (En Las Nubes),” she surprises fans with her latest single, “CATIRA”—a bold anthem celebrating female strength and independence.

Teaming up with Venezuelan rapper Neutro Shorty, “CATIRA” showcases Elena’s evolution as an artist, as she asserts her own path and well-being. The track kicks off with empowering lyrics: “Thank you for the flowers, they are the ones I like, but I’m focused on something else, on my path,” and reinforces her confidence with, “only God can judge me, as Tupac said.” With lines like “I don’t want problems, I want money. Everyone wants a piece of this catira (Venezuelan slang for blonde girl), I’m just seriously enjoying my gin and tonics,” Elena Rose boldly stakes her claim in the music industry.

This year has been monumental for Elena Rose, marked by her 3 nominations for the prestigious Latin GRAMMY® 2024 in the following categories:

Song of the Year for “Caracas en el 2000” 

Best Pop/Rock Song for “Blanco y Negro” 

Best Regional Mexican Song/Songwriter for “Por El Contrario”

Adding to the excitement, Elena Rose is set to dazzle Miami with her first concert in the city on November 10, 2024, at The Ground. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night filled with her iconic hits and new tracks poised to become anthems.

This concert represents a significant milestone in Elena’s career, as she continues to enchant audiences around the globe with her remarkable voice and poignant lyrics. Miami fans will not want to miss the chance to experience her unique talent and vibrant energy live. Tickets available now via Ticketmaster.com.