Johnny Alf, a Bossa Nova founder, dies at 80

Pianist Johnny Alf was called the "true father of Bossa Nova" by Ruy Castro, who wrote a definitive history of the music. Alf widely influenced later stars. A statement from a hospital near Sao Paulo says Alf died Thursday evening of multiple organ failure.

Chayanne rolls out new album, 'No hay imposibles'; he's in Puerto Rico

Following a two-year break from the recording studio, Puerto Rican pop singer Chayanne is back with a new album titled “No hay imposibles” that's faithful to the artist's romantic side. The first cut is “Me enamoré de ti,” already a popular radio track in several US markets and the theme of Corazón Salvaje, a Mexican soap opera that will be distributed to more than 60 countries worldwide.

Aventura sweeps 'Premio lo Nuestro,' with 5 wins; PR artists also shine at show

Urban bachata powerhouse Aventura swept the Premio lo Nuestro 2010 edition, with five wins, including best album and tropical song of the year, as well as best traditional tropical artist.

The chart-topping group bagged prizes for its album “The Last” and the song “Por un segundo.” It also won awards as best duo or group and as the year's top Premio lo Nuestro artist.

Tito 'El Bambino,' Wisin y Yandel top 2010 Billboard awards list of finalists

Puerto Rican alt-urban reggaetoneros Tito "El Bambino" and Wisin & Yandel lead the list of contenders for the 2010 Billboard Latin Music awards, with 18 and 14 nominations respectively, the Spanish television network Telemundo announced on Thursday.

Formell: 'US-Cuba embargo hasn't solved anything in 50 years'

Following a decade of being denied a visa to perform in US soil, the quintessential Cuban bassist Juan Formell, Los Van Van's shining bandleader, is making a comeback into the buzzing US-based Latin music scene with a concert tour that kicked off last Sunday in Miami and continues in Puerto Rico on Thursday.