Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) is the world’s leading Latin entertainment company with operations in the United States and Mexico. UMLE’s labels include Universal Music Latino, home to some of the most influential names in Latin culture, and Fono, a cornerstone in Regional Mexican music.
Fono’s vision for the future is rooted in a desire to expand Mexican music and culture across the globe. Fono’s artists create music that is a celebration of authenticity, heritage, and origin—music that has no limits. Since its founding as Fonovisa in 1984, the label has been the powerhouse that fostered from day one the legends that shaped the genre, and continue influencing new generations, like Tigres del Norte, Banda El Recodo and Arrolladora Banda el Limón. Artists that have given a voice and a haven through their music, and have transformed realities with their art. We preserve the most extensive Mexican Music catalogue worldwide from cultural icons such as Valentín Elizalde, Los Bukis, Los Temerarios and Joan Sebastian. We also champion the mission to globalize the genre, cultivating new talent and paving the way for the next generation of top-class acts including Adriel Favela, Majo Aguilar, Camila Fernández, Danny Felix, Shair Montoya and Octavio Cuadras. Fono: Música, No Borders.
Universal Music Latino is home of the most influential names in Latin Music, and has helped shape Latin music and culture globally. Some of its artists include Alejandro Fernández, Alvaro Díaz, Anitta, Feid, Jhayco, Juanes, Luis Fonsi, Sebastián Yatra, Selena, among others. Universal Music Latino is also home of the iconic Reggeaton imprint Machete Records with hits from Alexis y Fido, Chino y Nacho, Don Omar, Héctor y Tito, Wisin & Yandel and more. With a mission to expand Latin music globally, Universal Music Latino is dedicated to cultivating new talent and paving the way for the next generation of Latin music stars worldwide, including emerging artists such as Ela Taubert and Joaquina.
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