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Tego Calderón performing live, blending salsa and reggaetón on stage, symbolizing Afro-Caribbean musical fusion.

Tego Calderón: The Unsung Pioneer Who Bridged Salsa and Reggaetón

Before Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, or J Balvin infused salsa into reggaetón, Tego Calderón had already laid the foundation. From his groundbreaking album El Abayarde to his historic 2008 performance at Festival de Claridad, Tego redefined genre boundaries while honoring the Black legacy of Latin music. Discover how today’s urbano stars are continuing the cultural work he began.

J Balvin and Gilberto Santa Rosa perform their salsa-infused collaboration on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

J Balvin Returns with “Mixteip”: A Smooth Salsa-Tinged Comeback After Hiatus

J Balvin’s new project Mixteip marks his official return after a public hiatus, blending reggaeton with salsa influences alongside legends like Gilberto Santa Rosa. Featuring simple, polished tracks and subtle reinvention, the album earns a solid 7/10—showcasing Balvin’s evolving artistry as he works to regain trust in the Latin music world.

Dana Lu: The Dominican-American DJ Behind Chalet 7 Is Redefining Timeless House Music Curations

Dana Lu has turned her upbringing in New York City into a rich sonic foundation that now powers her identity as both producer and DJ. Through her Chalet 7 platform, she’s created opportunities where few existed. Her latest EP’s half‑million‑stream milestone (as reported) confirms her steady rise—and marks her as a bold, culturally expressive force in house and global dance music.

Alligator Alcatraz is a Bonafide American Modern-Day Concentration Camp

Alligator Alcatraz is a modern U.S. concentration camp established under the Trump administration in Mississippi, where immigrants and marginalized communities are held under inhumane conditions. Despite public outcry and leaked reports of abuse, the government denies its existence. Survivors and activists continue fighting to shut it down and expose the truth behind this hidden site of state-sanctioned violence.

Goyo’s Pantera — A Fierce and Transformative Solo Debut

Afro-Colombian artist Goyo makes a powerful solo debut with Pantera, a genre-blending album that fuses Afrobeats, hip-hop, reggaetón, and Pacific Colombian rhythms. After rising to fame with ChocQuibTown, Goyo steps into her own spotlight, collaborating with artists like Greeicy, Afro B, and Pras, and producers such as !llmind and Slow Mike. Through bold lyrics and vulnerable storytelling, Pantera celebrates Black identity, womanhood, and Afro-Latina resistance, solidifying Goyo’s legacy as a groundbreaking force in Latin music.