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Karol G Makes History: First Latina Coachella Headliner

On April 12, Karol G became the first Latina artist to headline Coachella's main stage. Performing from a three-level cave-shaped set, she commanded 20 of her own tracks, covered Gloria Estefan's 'Mi Tierra,' delivered a four-song Yandel mini-set, and collaborated with Reyna de Los Angeles—the first all-women mariachi ensemble to perform at the festival. #Karolchella dominated social trends as Latin and Caribbean flags filled the desert.

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