Celia Cruz Gets Exhibit in New Jersey & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Celiz Cruz’s New Exhibit

The New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream is hosting a new exhibit celebrating Cuban star Celia Cruz, known as “The Queen of Salsa.” The special exhibit will remain open until the end of November, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Cruz, who died in 2003, was inducted to the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2013 in the arts and entertainment category. The New Jersey Hall of Fame has also recognized the late artist’s contributions to culture and communities in Cuba and New Jersey with the renaming of the Forked River Service Area on the Garden State Parkway.

Eduin Caz at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration

History was made in Mexico when the country held the inauguration for the first-ever female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. There to witness this unprecedented moment was Grupo Firme’s frontman, Eduin Caz, and the group’s manager, Isael Gutiérrez. “You made history, president and friend, I know good things are coming for Mexico,” Caz posted on social media, along with photos of him and Gutiérrez at the ceremony held Oct. 2.

Noel Schajris Opens Restaurant

Argentine singer and songwriter Noel Schajris is embarking on a new venture. The “Kilometros” singer and his wife Gwendolyn Stephenson opened a new restaurant in the Los Angeles area called Vegan Foodie Bowl. “Happy to cook not only songs in this home … the world will now enjoy what I have appreciated for years … vegan home cooking by the best in the world,” Schajris wrote on social media.

2024 Billboard Latin Music Week Full Schedule

Earlier this week, the full schedule to the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 14-18 in Miami, was unveiled, which you can check out here.

It was also announced that Ana Mena, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, FloyyMenor, George Harris (comedian) and Tito Double P will join Young Miko for the Billboard Latin Music Week 35th anniversary show, set for Friday, Oct.18, at The Fillmore Miami Beach. This event is included for INSIDER PASS HOLDERS. Tickets are available to the public starting at $35.

Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air on Telemundo on Sunday, Oct. 20. Latin Music Week tickets will not include access to the awards show this year. Instead, INSIDER badge holders will receive exclusive invitations to the 35th anniversary star-studded event.

Visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com for the latest updates.