Brief
Lali, Greeicy and others discuss authenticity at Billboard Latin Music Week panel
The panel at Billboard Latin Music Week highlighted the challenges of building a lasting career in Latin music.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, a women’s panel titled “Global Rising” convened on Oct. 20 at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach, featuring Lali, Greeicy, Lola Índigo, RaiNao, Aria Vega and Ana Mena, according to Billboard.com.
What happened
The six artists discussed the pressures of the industry, the role of authenticity, and the need for endurance in a career that extends beyond viral hits. The conversation was moderated by Sigal Ratner‑Arias, deputy editor of Billboard Español.
What the reports add
Billboard highlighted each artist’s perspective: Lali emphasized that an artist’s identity is built over a lifetime and warned against measuring worth solely by viral success. Greeicy linked motherhood to renewed energy and described career progress as a marathon, not a sprint. Lola Índigo recalled being the first eliminated from Operación Triunfo and how that setback redirected her path, though the article cuts off before her full quote.
What was said
“It’s very easy to get confused about which one is the real me,” Lali told Billboard.
“An artist’s identity takes a lifetime to build. It’s not one moment, it’s not just one album, it’s not just one hit,” she added.
“This isn’t about speed — it’s about endurance,” Greeicy said.
“The person who keeps working will keep walking, will keep moving forward,” she continued.
How it came about
The panel was part of Billboard Latin Music Week, which runs Oct. 19‑22 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach and includes a curated eight‑hour playlist and Q&A sessions with other Latin stars (see earlier coverage). Earlier this month, Billboard reported on Grupo Duelo headlining a separate panel at the same event (see details).
Key facts
- The women’s panel "Global Rising" took place on Oct. 20 at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach. (billboard.com)
- Panelists included Lali, Greeicy, Lola Índigo, RaiNao, Aria Vega and Ana Mena. (billboard.com)
- Lali said an artist’s identity takes a lifetime to build and warned against focusing on viral hits. (billboard.com)
- Greeicy described her career approach as endurance, linking it to motherhood. (billboard.com)
Timeline
- 2026-10-19 — Billboard Latin Music Week begins in Miami Beach
- 2026-10-20 — Women’s Panel: Global Rising held at Faena Theater
- 2026-10-22 — Billboard Latin Music Week awards broadcast
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Lali, Greeicy, RaiNao & More on Authenticity, Resilience at Latin Music Week: ‘An Artist’s Identity Takes a Lifetime to Build’”
