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Spanish-language site and has been instrumental in expanding Billboard's coverage of Latin music which now includes an extensive digital component as well as videos and podcasts. As an expert in Latin music, she has been a panelist in numerous conferences, including BAFIM in Buenos Aires, Vina del Mar in Chile, LAMC, Bogota Music Market, among many others. Cobo has also written liner notes for major album releases, including for artists such as Shakira, Chayanne, Ricky Martin and Julio Iglesias.
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Fuchsia. That same year, Ocean Drive
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and concertized extensively. Cobo had an active career as a classical pianist in her home country, performing as a soloist with
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Cobo hosted and produced six seasons of the show "Estudio
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