Industry leaders Rebeca León, Walter Kolm, and Henry Cárdenas have been confirmed for Billboard’s 2021 Latin Music Week, returning to Miami in September with a weeklong event that unites the top Latin hitmakers, influencers, and executives, and features live performances and conversations with superstars.
Moderated by Billboard’s VP and Latin Industry Lead Leila Cobo, the marquee trio will discuss the most urgent issues in Latin music today during a panel called “The Billboard Latin Power Players In Conversation.” All three guests were former Latin Executives of the Year: León, artist manager and Lionfish Entertainment co-founder/CEO (2020); Kolm, artist manager and CEO/president of WK Entertainment (2019); and Cárdenas, president/CEO of CMN – Cardenas Marketing Network (2018).
Previously announced panels include “Coming Out Latin” with Raymix, Esteman, Erika Vidrio and Grupo Firme’s Jhonny Caz; “My Cause, My Music: A Conversation on Social Justice” with Yotuel Romero, Kany García and ChocQuibTown members Goyo and Tostao; “Making the Hit, Live” masterclass with Lunay and his longtime producers Chris Jedi and Gaby Music; and “Regional No More– Mexican Music Goes Global” with Natanael Cano, Los Dos Carnales and Carin Leon, and moderated by Rancho Humilde’s Jimmy Humilde.
The star-studded 2021 Latin Music Week lineup — headlined by Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and Nicky Jam — also includes participation by Anitta, Elena Rose, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Rauw Alejandro, Tainy, and Tini, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
Under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world, this year’s event will continue through the end of the week as Billboard launches its En Vivo concert series in partnership with Samsung, Amazon Music, and Bacardí.
The 2021 Latin Music Week will take place from Sept. 20 to 24 at the Faena Forum in Miami, and coincides with the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards broadcasting live via Telemundo on Sept. 23.
To register and for more information, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
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