# Latin music releases and awards

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-music-releases-and-awards
> Updated: 2026-10-28T03:05:47.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Peruvian singer-songwriter Gian Marco released his 18th studio album, ‘Bajo la manga’, which incorporates salsa and tropical rhythms. Following his induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Gian Marco scheduled promotional performances in Lima, including events at La Casa de la Salsa, Callao, and Barranco Bar.

Ecuadorian artist Juan Fernando Velasco is also active with new projects, including a concert in Quito and the recording of a new album. Velasco, who co-founded the company Sonido Distrito Sur, received an Album of the Year nomination for ‘Julio Eterno’ at the 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Latin artists Gian Marco and Juan Fernando Velasco announce new musical projects

Latin artists Gian Marco and Juan Fernando Velasco announce new albums, concert tours in Lima and Quito, and nominations for the 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-artists-gian-marco-and-juan-fernando-velasco-announce-new-musical-projects

### 2026-10-15: Marco Mengoni and Gian Marco announce new musical projects

Marco Mengoni releases new single ‘Giornate Perse’ ahead of Milan residency, while Gian Marco debuts tropical-inspired album ‘Bajo la manga’ and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-mengoni-and-gian-marco-announce-new-musical-projects

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