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iLe performs at the Howard Theatre on Oct. 1, 2021. (Photo by Will Colbert)
Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar, better known as iLe, recently took to the Howard Theatre stage to perform her unique style of Latin American music. The songs were a combination of classic boleros, rhumbas, and percussive bomba rooted in the history of her native Puerto Rico. Over a century ago, The Howard Theatre was billed as the “theatre of the people.” On Oct. 1, the Boricua singer-songwriter honored that credo.
Bad Bunny performs at Eagle Bank Arena on Nov. 1, 2019. (Photo by Will Colbert)
Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton singer Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, made a recent stop at Eagle Bank Arena to give the DMV a bit of la isla de encanta (the island of enchantment). The innovative artist with the unique name gave fans a show that set a new bar for immersive concert experiences.
Bad Bunny (Photo courtesy Acoustyle Digital Marketing & Communication)
Puerto Rican trap singer Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, released his debut album, X 100Pres, in December, then followed that up with a collaborative album with J Balvin, titled Oasis. Bad Bunny performs at EagleBank Arena on Friday, Nov. 1, for a stop on his X100PreTour.
Residente performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Sept. 19, 2018. (Photo by Will Colbert)
Multi-Grammy award winning musician René Pérez Joglar, also known as Residente of alternative rap group Calle 13, brought his ingenious and irreverent rhymes to The Fillmore Silver Spring recently.
Residente (Photo courtesy The Music Joint Group)
Visionary artist Rene Perez Joglar, also known as “Residente,” has received 39 awards thus far in his career, including four Grammys and 27 Latin Grammys. The Puerto Rican rapper, composer, producer, vocalist, and co-founder of the alternative rap group Calle 13 will perform at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in support of his first solo album, the self-titled Residente.
Ricky Martin at a press conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 16, 2016. (Photo by Denise Truscello)
Last fall, Latin superstar Ricky Martin announced a residency, “Ricky Martin ALL IN,” at Park Theater at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas, and MGM Resorts International, owner and operator of Monte Carlo, also booked him for two dates at our own MGM National Harbor on May 5 and 6. You can still buy tickets to see Ricky Martin in The Theater at MGM National Harbor this Friday or Saturday!