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\n\tEvery month, Billboard <\/em>Latin and Billboard Espa\u00f1ol <\/em>editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think \u201cdiamantes en bruto,\u201d or \u201cdiamonds in the rough.\u201d These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream \u2014 but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover.<\/p>\n \n\tOur latest edition of On the Radar Latin includes a wave of emerging artists, who we discovered either by networking or coming across their music at a showcase, and beyond. See our recommendations this month below:<\/p>\n \n\tName:<\/strong> Alvaro Rod<\/p>\n \n\tCountry:<\/strong> Peru<\/p>\n \n\tWhy They Should Be on Your Radar: <\/strong>With a demanding stage presence, but even more powerful vocals, Alvaro Rod instantly caught my attention at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards (a.k.a. Premios Heat), where he was nominated for best salsa artist, and performed alongside other talented Peruvian artists. Rod unleashed his debut single \u201cVamos a Escapar\u201d in 2019, and since, has established himself as a promising artist in the salsa music scene, along with the likes of Christian Alicea, Luis Figueroa, and Daniela Darcourt. The singer-songwriter has taken his intense eyes to the masses, sharing stages with El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and La India. He\u2019s also gotten traction on social media thanks to his four-part Live Session<\/em> album, where he covers timeless hits from Camilo, RBD, and Luis Enrique, giving them a modern twist. \u2014 JESSICA ROIZ<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tSong for Your Playlist:<\/strong> \u201cDime C\u00f3mo Hago\u201d<\/p>\n