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By Michael Lopez

If you think all that’s cracking on SIRIUS Satellite Radio is Howard Stern, think again. With over 130 different channels devoted to comedy, news, sports, and music, they’ve pretty much got every aspect of the audio world covered. And in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, their Caliente station (channel 83 for subscribers) is ready to blast a 30-day celebration!

Just last week, they announced a lineup of exclusive interviews, performances, and playlists from Latin America’s hottest music stars. There will be Q & A’s with Shakira and producer Emilio Estefan, Latin Jazz every Friday night, and something we KNOW you’ll get excited about, a Daddy Yankee special!

Recently nominated for three Latin Grammys, Yankee’s flying high right now. He’s pulled off a massive tour, debuted a hot 3D video, and scored right at the top of our La Super Copa! So hearing him dish about his new Mundial album, sing live in the studio, and play his “Top 10 Favorite Songs” will be an unforgettable experience.

And don’t worry old school fans, there’s going to be plenty of history for you too. Legendary artist Ruben Blades will sit down in October and share stories about the groundbreaking salsa label, Fania Records. Going back 40 years, you’ll hear snippets and stories illustrating how the genre has evolved into the music we all love today.

Other audio treats on the schedule include concert performances by Pitbull, Juanes, and Christian Castro. Plus they’ll even be throwing in some classical music, conducted by the up-and-coming Mexican prodigy, Alondra de la Parra.

Even if all of these styles aren’t quite your cup of tea, they’re still worth a listen. Latin music stretches way beyond bachata and Enrique ballads (though we love all that stuff too). Learning about emerging artists, songwriting, and musica stars of yesteryear helps to enhance any playlist. And even if you don’t subscribe to SIRIUS, download a few of these artists on your own. You won’t regret it!

Source: [PR Newswire]

Who are your all-time favorite Latin artists? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Christian Castro, Cultura, Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, Fania Records, Hispanic Heritage Month, Juanes, Música, Pitbull, Ruben Blades, Shakira, SIRIUS

By Simone Hilliard

Cuban-born singer Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio will host President Barack Obama at their Miami Beach home April 15th for a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. The $30,400-a-couple cocktail reception is the Estefans' first political fundraiser.

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Though they've kept a low political profile, the Estefans are no strangers to the White House. In 2005, Gloria performed at the inaugural festivities for President George W. Bush. This followed Bush's 2002 appointment of Emilio to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities and the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts.

According to the Miami Herald, Emilio met with Obama at the White House last May. During that encounter, Emilio expressed his desire to have Obama over for dinner to talk about U.S.-Cuba relations.

In September, Obama appointed Emilio to a commission to study the feasibility of a National Museum of the American Latino, and Gloria Estefan — along with Marc Anthony, Jose Feliciano and others — performed at the White House in October as it celebrated Hispanic music.

The president quoted Gloria in his welcoming remarks, noting that in her words, "the most beautiful things in this country have the flavor of other places.''

Obama's reception in Florida may not be entirely celebratory. He's convened a conference on the Space Coast that day to defend his plans to cancel a NASA space exploration program — a decision that has prompted howls of protest from Florida's congressional delegation.

Obama will also attend a fundraiser at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami that same day. Tickets for that event start at $250 and $1,250.

Tr3s Comunidad, what would you ask President Obama if he visited your home? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, The White House

The epic collaboration between todos los mejores artistas del mundo de la música Latina has hit the airwaves.  It's a veritable who's who of Latin music, and all for a great cause -- helping raise funds for Haiti, following January's devastating earthquake.

Who can you spot in the video?  We're kinda digging on the remix portion where Pitbull and Daddy Yankee come in over the electric guitar... and we're dying to know, who is that mystery guitarrista?

Watch the video below, and weigh in -- que te parece la versión en Español?  Cual es tu parte favorita? Who else would you have liked to see in the video?

Tags Agentes De Cambio, Chayanne, Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Latin Music, Luis Fonsi, Musica Latina, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Somos El Mundo, Video

We're excited about the premiere of 'Somos El Mundo' (i.e. 'We Are The World' en Español) esta noche!  The music video, produced by Emilio Estefan, Quincy Jones and Univision, features an all-star roster of performers, including newly confirmed Ricky Martin, Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Luis Miguel, Gloria Trevi, and Belinda.  Previously announced talent include Aventura, Pitbull, Chayanne, Juanes, Luis Fonsi, Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Tito "El Bambino," Juan Luis Guerra, Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, Jenni Rivera, Gloria Estefan, Alacranes Musical, Pee Wee, y muchos, muchos más!  Can you say Latin Music dream come true?!

The video was produced as a companion to the new (English-version) 'We Are The World' video that was created to support Haiti following the massive earthquake that shook the nation.  Y ahora, con el terremoto en Chile este fin de semana, a Spanish version of the song couldn't be more fitting.  Following the 10pm premiere of the video, you can find more info on the epic collaboration at www.somoselmundo.org, so make sure to check that out after 10pm!  Info on the premiere can be found at Univision.com.

Tell us -- will you watch the video?  Y estás tan emocionado como nosotros? [PR NewsWire]

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We previously reported Emilio Estefan's plan to create a version of "We Are The World" in Spanish, and tomorrow in a Miami recording studio, he'll do just that. 

This is the first time the 25 year old track has been recorded in Spanish and all proceeds will benefit Haitian relief efforts. While the talent roster for the recording hasn't been announced as of yet, Thalia and Chayanne are rumored to be on board, and of course, we know Gloria will lend her stellar vocals to the remake. MTV Tr3s will be on site at the event, and we'll have a full recap right here on the blog so make sure you check back!

Are you excited to hear "We Are The World" en espanol? We definitely are!

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Tags Chayanne, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Haiti, Thalía, We Are The World

On February 1st, 80 of music's biggest stars gathered for a charity remake of "We Are the World" in support of Haitian Earthquake Relief. Tomorrow, that video which features Enrique Iglesias, Carlos Santana, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and a bevy of A-list talent will premiere at 2pm on MTV Tr3s.

Not to be out done, Emilio Estefan is producing his own version of the track and Blogamole will have more details on that in coming weeks.

The "We Are the World" remake will be available for purchase in the coming weeks with all proceeds benefiting the newly formed charity, We Are the World Foundation LLC, and then being distributed to Haiti.

But make sure you catch the video on Saturday, February 13th at 2pm on MTV Tr3s.

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Tags Agentes De Cambio, Blogamole, Carlos Santana, Emilio Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Haiti, Kanye West, Lil Wayne

Emilio Estefan opens up in The Rhythm of Success: How an Immigrant Produced His Own American Dream.

The Grammy Award-winning producer chronicles his life as a young boy leaving Cuba, and arriving in the US broke with nothing but a dream in his book which hits stores today.

He talks about meeting his future wife,  a then shy but talented Gloria, and about his struggles as he tried to prove to industy heavy weights that Latin music had woldwide appeal.

He goes on to mention his involvement in helping bring a new set of Latin singers to the mainstream;  enter  Ricky Martin and Shakira.

Emilio and Gloria were definitely trail blazers in the Latin music market and their story is inspirational. Sounds like a great motivational book to us! Will you read it? (PerezHilton)

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President Barack Obama has hand picked Grammy Award winning music producer and songwriter, Emilio Estefan to join the Commision to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino.

Que qué?

Emilio is going to be a part of a group that will help create a museum in Washington, DC that will be dedicated to celebrating the history and achievements of Latinos in America.

A place to celebrate Latinos all year long? Well that can't be too bad.  ¡Que vivan Los Latinos!

[Perez Hilton]

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