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\n\tFrom career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments,\u00a0<\/em>Billboard\u00a0editors highlight\u00a0uplifting moments\u00a0in Latin music. Here\u2019s what happened in the Latin music world this week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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\n\t\tLenny Tav\u00e1rez Celebrates Birthday With East Harlem Students\u00a0\t<\/h2>\n \n\tLenny Tav\u00e1rez marked his birthday in New York City by launching his Dale Ritmo Community Outreach initiative with a dance class in East Harlem. In collaboration with Platoon \u2014\u00a0and alongside his wife, dancer Natasha Nazario \u2014 the Puerto Rican star introduced the program on Tuesday (May 20) through Ballroom Basix at the James Weldon Johnson School, where they led an interactive salsa workshop for students ages 9 to 11.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cDale Ritmo was created to share our culture, music, and joy with the younger generations,\u201d Tav\u00e1rez tells Billboard Espa\u00f1ol<\/em>. \u201cSeeing these students dance, learn and connect with their roots is the best birthday gift I could have received.\u201d During the session, students took part in salsa and social dance activities focused on rhythm, coordination and teamwork \u2014 bringing Latin culture directly into a classroom setting and creating a hands-on experience centered on art, movement and community. See the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tShakira Taps Uganda\u2019s Ghetto Kids for World Cup Final\t<\/h2>\n \n\tThe Colombian superstar gave Inspire Ghetto Kids Foundation an unforgettable global moment this week, inviting the child dance group to perform with her during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The invitation followed the group\u2019s viral dance routine to \u201cDai Dai,\u201d the official World Cup song by Shakira and Burna Boy. <\/p>\n
\n\tThe Uganda-based group, whose Instagram describes them as \u201cAn NGO with a mission of using music, dance & drama to help disadvantaged, street & orphaned children,\u201d responded on Monday (May 18) stating that \u201cthis would be a dream come true for us and for Uganda and Africa!,\u201d as captioned on the reel. <\/p>\n
\n\tThen on Friday (May 22), Shakira shared a teaser showing her dancing with the kids while promoting the full \u201cDai Dai\u201d video which will release Saturday (May 23) at 12pm ET. Watch the youth dancers\u2019 IG post below accepting Shak\u2019s invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tRauw Alejandro Launches \u2018La Tribuna del F\u00fatbol\u2019 in Puerto Rico\t<\/h2>\n \n\tSoccer fans, rejoice! Rauw Alejandro is bringing World Cup fever to Puerto Rico with\u00a0La Tribuna del F\u00fatbol, a free fan experience running from\u00a0June 11 to July 19\u00a0at\u00a0Ecos Sport Puerto Rico. Announced Friday (May 22), the event is designed as a gathering place for fans across the island, with daily screenings of\u00a02026 FIFA World Cup\u00a0matches alongside live music, food, cultural activations and family-friendly programming.<\/p>\n
\n\tBeyond the match screenings,\u00a0La Tribuna del F\u00fatbol\u00a0will also feature the\u00a0Rauw Cup 2026\u00a0in U16, U20 and adult divisions, as well as padel, beach tennis and beach volleyball tournaments. The programming also expands beyond sports with pilates, bachata and salsa sessions, exclusive watch parties \u2014 including the Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis card \u2014 and an official merchandise store.<\/p>\n\n\n
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