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Nicky Jam is lending a hand to the new generation of musicians.
The superstar sang his hit “El Perdón” alongside Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship recipients Xavier Cintrón, Valentina García, Nicolle Horbath and Sergio de Miguel Jorgequera — who are all performing for the first time at a Latin Grammys ceremony.
“Those that know my story know that music saved my life and from many things. And if it wasn’t for music, I probably wouldn’t be here tonight sharing with you all,” the chart-topping artist said before announcing the creation of a new scholarship and thanking the Latin Recording Academy for letting him be part of this special moment. “I want to thank Latin Grammys for letting me be part of this project and donate this scholarship for young people. I’m so excited, the scholarship is called Nicky Jam and I’m helping these new artists to do great things and be great global artists. God bless you all.”
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Bad Bunny leads this year’s list of nominees with 10 nods. Mexican songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera followed closely with nine nominations. Other top nominees include Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro with eight; and Christina Aguilera, Jorge Drexler and Tainy with seven.
The Latin Grammy Awards — which “promise to honor the legacy, celebrate the present and embrace the future of Latin music, with deliberate consciousness, paying-it-forward to the next generations of music creators,” according to a press statement — were held Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and aired live on Univision.
Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro was one of the first artists to take the stage at the 2022 Latin Grammys live from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
In a dark stage that gave an illusion of space, which his been the concept of his latest album titled Saturno, Alejandro performed an eclectic and trippy medley of his songs “Lejos del Cielo,” “Más de Una Vez,” “Desesperados” and “Punto 40”. Dressed in a metallic outfit styled with large, dark sunglasses, he started his set singing alone but was then joined by a troupe of dancers who wore all black and who’s faces were covered with white masks.
Most recently, Alejandro, born Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, unleashed his new studio album Saturno, home to 18 tracks including the previously-released “Lokera,” “Punto 40,” “Dime Quien????,” and focus single “Lejos Del Cielo,” which all set the tone for his new galactical era.
The ever-chameleonic singer steps away from his signature trap and perreo, and continues honing his art with a more experimental sound. Think old-school hip-hop, ’80s and ’90s freestyle, and even punk rock laced with otherworldly, innovative rhythms.
And in true Rauw fashion, he couldn’t escape to Outerspace without edgy reggaeton songs and some of his best collaborators, including veterans Arcangel and DJ Playero.
Bad Bunny leads this year’s list of nominees with 10 nods. Mexican songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera followed closely with nine nominations. Other top nominees include Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro with eight; and Christina Aguilera, Jorge Drexler and Tainy with seven.
The Latin Grammy Awards — which “promise to honor the legacy, celebrate the present and embrace the future of Latin music, with deliberate consciousness, paying-it-forward to the next generations of music creators,” according to a press statement — were held Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and aired live on Univision.
It was a battle of icons and superstars, with Bad Bunny and veteran singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler leading the list of winners in the pre-Latin Grammys telecast Thursday (Nov. 17) in Las Vegas.
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Drexler, the beloved Uruguayan singer/songwriter known for his complex, often cerebral fare, led the fray with four wins, for best pop song (“La Guerrilla de la Concordia”), best alternative song (“El día que Estrenaste el Mundo”), best singer/songwriter album (for Tinta y Tiempo) and best Portuguese language song (alongside Marisa Monte in “Vento Sardo”). A fifth Latin Grammy went to arranger Fernando Velazquez for best arrangement in Drexler’s “El plan maestro.”
Bad Bunny also took home four awards, for Best urban fusion performance and Best urban song with “Titi Me Preguntó”; best reggaetón performance with “Lo siento BB:/” alongside Tainy and Julieta Venegas; and best rap/hip-hop song with “De Museo.”
Another iconic Latin star, Argentina’s Fito Páez, won three awards, while Rosalía took home Best alternative album and Best engineered album for her Motomami.
“If I’m getting this award, certainly it’s because of Fito, but also, because of my love for Argentine rock,” said Carlos Vives, who won best pop/rock song for “Babel,” alongside Páez. “I was never a fan of The Beatles. I didn’t even learn English at home. But I always listened to Argentine rock.”
Icons Juan Luis Guerra and Residente also won awards: Guerra in best merengue/bachata album for Entre Mar y Palmeras and Residente in best short-form video for his incendiary “This Is Not America.” Latin Grammy fave Natalia LaFourcade won best long-form video for her Hasta La Raíz: El Documental.
When a visibly emotional Tainy picked up the award for “Lo Siento BB:/,” he said: “Working with Julieta, it wasn’t my genre. I feel blessed.” It was one of many emotional speeches, but perhaps the most rousing was by Brazil’s Liniker, who won the Latin Grammy for best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) album with Indigo Borboleta Anil. “There is history being made in my country, Brazil, tonight. This is the first time a transgender artist wins a Grammy,” said Liniker, putting the audience on their feet.
The winner of the coveted producer of the year award went to acclaimed Colombian producer Julio Reyes-Copello, winning that prize for the first time after multiple nominations through the years. “I’m not Julio Reyes-Copello; I’m his manager Andrés Recio,” said Recio, picking up the award for Reyes-Copello. “I’ve been his manager for 22 years, and we’ve dreamt about this award for 22 years.”
The pre-telecast was the precursor to the Latin Grammy Awards, which will air at 8 p.m. ET Thursday night on the Univision network from the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The full list of winners below, with winners in bold, will be updated during the evening.
GENERAL CATEGORIES
Record of the Year
“Pa mis muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole feat. Nathy Peluso
“Castillos de arena” – Pablo Alborán
“Envolver” – Anitta
“Pa’lla voy” – Marc Anthony
“Ojitos lindos” – Bad Bunny & Bomba Estéreo
“Pegao” – Camilo
“Tocarte” – Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana
“Provenza” – Karol G
“Vale la pena” – Juan Luis Guerra
“La fama” – Rosalía con The Weeknd
“Te felicito” – Shakira & Rauw Alejandro
“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo
Album of the Year
Aguilera – Christina Aguilera
Pa’lla Voy – Marc Anthony
Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
Deja – Bomba Estéreo
Tinta y Tiempo – Jorge Drexler
Ya No Somos Los Mismos – Elsa y Elmar
Viajante – Fonseca
Motomami (Álbum digital) – Rosalía
Sanz – Alejandro Sanz
Dharma – Sebastián Yatra
Song of the Year
“A veces bien y a veces mal” – Pedro Capo, Ignacio Cibrián, Ricky Martín, Pablo Preciado, Julio Ramírez, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, compositores (Ricky Martin con Reik)
“Agua” – Rauw Alejandro, Emmanuel Anene, David Alberto Macias, Nile Rodgers, Juan Salinas, Oscar Salinas & Daddy Yankee, compositores (Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro & Nile Rodgers)
“Algo es mejor” – Mon Laferte, compositora (Mon Laferte)
“Baloncito viejo” – Camilo, Jorge Luis Chacín, Andrés Leal, Martín Velilla & Carlos Vives, compositores (Carlos Vives & Camilo)
“Besos en la frente” – Fonseca & Julio Reyes Copello, compositores (Fonseca)
“Encontrarme” – Carla Morrison, Juan Alejandro Jiménez Pérez & Mario Demian Jiménez Pérez, compositores (Carla Morrison)
“Hentai” – Larry Gold, Noah Goldstein, Chad Hugo, David Rodríguez, Rosalía, Jacob Sherman, Michael Uzowuru, Pilar Vila Tobella, Dylan Wiggins & Pharrell Williams, compositores (Rosalía)
“Índigo” – Édgar Barrera & Camilo, compositores (Camilo & Evaluna Montaner)
“Pa mis muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Jorge Luis Chacín, Kat Dahlia, Becky G, Yoel Henríquez, Yasmil Marrufo, Nicki Nicole & Nathy Peluso, compositores (Christina Aguilera, Nicki Nicole, Becky G con Nathy Peluso)
“Provenza” – Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Carolina Giraldo Navarro & Ovy On The Drums, compositores (Karol G)
“Tacones rojos” – Juan Jo, Manuel Lara, Manuel Lorente, Pablo & Sebastián Yatra, compositores (Sebastián Yatra)
“Tocarte” – Jorge Drexler, Pablo Drexler, Víctor Martínez & C. Tangana, compositores (Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana)
Best New Artist
Angela Álvarez
Sofía Campos
Cande y Paulo
Clarissa
Silvana Estrada
Pol Granch
Nabález
Tiare
Vale
Yahritza y Su Esencia
Nicole Zignago
FIELD 1 – POP
Best Pop Vocal Album
Ya No Somos Los MismosElsa y Elmar[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
Amor Que MerecemosKany García[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
ClichésJesse & Joy[Warner Music Latina]
El RenacimientoCarla Morrison[Cosmica Artists]
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
AguileraChristina Aguilera[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
ViajanteFonseca[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
Filarmónico 20 AñosMarta Gómez[Aluna Music]
La VidaKurt[Universal Music México]
FrecuenciaSin Bandera[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
Best Pop Song
“Baloncito viejo”Camilo, Jorge Luis Chacín, Andrés Leal, Martín Velilla & Carlos Vives, compositores (Carlos Vives & Camilo)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Besos en la frente”Julio Reyes Copello & Fonseca, compositores (Fonseca)Track from: Viajante[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Índigo”Édgar Barrera & Camilo, compositores (Camilo & Evaluna Montaner)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Hecho A ManoMusic]
“La guerrilla de la concordia”Jorge Drexler, songwriter (Jorge Drexler)[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
“Tacones rojos”Pablo María Rousselon De Croisoeuil, Manuel Lara, Manuel Lorente, Juan Josep Monserrat Riutort &Sebastián Yatra, compositores (Sebastián Yatra)[Universal Music Latino]
FIELD 2 – URBAN
Best Urban Fusion/Performance
“Pa mis muchachas”Christina Aguilera, Nicki Nicole, Becky G con Nathy Peluso[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Santo”Christina Aguilera & Ozuna[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Volví”Aventura, Bad Bunny[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
“Tití me preguntó”Bad Bunny[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
“This Is Not America”Residente con Ibey[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
Best Reggaeton Performance
“Desesperados”Rauw Alejandro & Chencho Corleone[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Duars Entertainment, Inc.]
“Envolver”Anitta[Warner Music Latina]
“Yonaguni”Bad Bunny[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
“Nicky Jam: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 41”Bizarrap & Nicky Jam[Dale Play Records]
“Lo siento BB:/”Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas[Neon16]
Best Urban Music Album
RespiraAkapellah[EMI/Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]
Trap Cake Vol. 2Rauw Alejandro[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Duars Entertainment Corp.]
Los Favoritos 2.5Arcángel[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
Un Verano Sin TiBad Bunny[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
AnimalMaria Becerra[300 Entertainment]
Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
“Amor”Akapellah, compositor (Akapellah)[EMI/Universal Music Group Mexico]
“Dance Crip”Santiago Ruiz, Brian Taylor & Trueno, compositores(Trueno)[Sur Capital Records (por Tierra Agencia SRL )]
“De museo”Bad Bunny, compositor (Bad Bunny)[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
“El Gran Robo, PT. 2”Phanlon Anton Alexander, Geovanny Andrades Andino, Daddy Yankee & Lito Mc Cassidy, compositores (Lito Mc Cassidy, Daddy Yankee)[BMG Rights Management (US) LLC]
“Freestyle 15”Farina, compositora (Farina)[La Commission]
Best Urban Song
“Desesperados”Rauw Alejandro, José M. Collazo, Chencho Corleone, Jorge Cedeño Echevarria, Luis Jonuel González, Eric Pérez Rovira, Jorge E. Pizarro Ruiz & Nino Karlo Segarra, compositores (Rauw Alejandro & Chencho Corleone)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Duars Entertainment, Inc.]
“Lo siento BB:/”Bad Bunny, Tainy & Julieta Venegas, compositores (Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)[Neon16/Interscope Records]
“MAMIII”Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Becky G, Karol G, Ovy on the Drums, Justin Quiles, Elena Rose & Daniel Uribe, compositores (Becky G & Karol G)[Kemosabe Records/RCA Records]
“Ojos rojos”Samantha M. Cámara, Nicky Jam, Vicente Jiménez, Dallas James Koehlke, Manuel Larrad & Juan Diego Medina Vélez, songwriters (Nicky Jam)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Tití me preguntó”Bad Bunny, compositor (Bad Bunny)[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
FIELD 3 – ROCK
Best Rock Album
MojigataMarilina Bertoldi[Pelo Music S.A.]
Unas Vacaciones RarasÉl Mató A Un Policía Motorizado[Nacional Records]
Cada Vez CadáverFito y Fitipaldis[Warner Music Spain]
1021La Gusana Ciega[Naranjada Records – ONErpm]
RPDFWiplash[Virgin Music Mexico/Rebeleon/Nakama]
Best Rock Song
“Día mil”Eruca Sativa, compositores (Eruca Sativa)[RCA Victor/Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
“Esperando una señal”Bunbury, compositor (Bunbury)[Servidor De Nadie/Warner Music Spain]
“Finisterre”Juan Manuel Latorre, compositor (Vetusta Morla)[Pequeño Salto Mortal /Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
“Lo mejor de nuestras vidas”Fito Páez, compositor (Fito Páez)[RCA Victor/Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
“No olvidamos”Molotov, compositores (Molotov)[Warner Music Mexico, S.A. de C.V.]
“Que se mejores”WOS & Facundo Yalve, compositores (WOS)[Doguito Records]
Best Pop/Rock Album
TrincheraBabasónicos[Popart Discos]
MonstruosBruses[Worldwide Records]
La DirecciónConociendo Rusia[Geiser Discos]
Los Años SalvajesFito Páez[RCA Victor/Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
Cable a TierraVetusta Morla[Pequeño Salto Mortal/Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
Best Pop/Rock Song
“Arrancármelo”WOS & Facundo Yalve, compositores (WOS)[Doguito Records]
“Babel”Fito Páez & Carlos Vives, compositores (Carlos Vives & Fito Páez)Track from: Cumbiana Ii[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Bye Bye”Diego Castellano, Adrian Dargelos & Gustavo Torres, compositores (Babasónicos)[Popart Discos]
“Disfraz”Felicitas Colina & Conociendo Rusia, compositores (Conociendo Rusia)[Geiser Discos]
“Que voy a hacer conmigo???”Bruses, Elsa y Elmar & Alan Saucedo, compositores (Elsa y Elmar y Bruses)[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
FIELD 4 – Alternative
Best Alternative Music Album
The Sacred LeafAfro-Andean Funk[Just Play]
Kick IIArca[XL Recordings]
DejaBomba Estéreo[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
El DiskoCA7RIEL[Clix]
Motomami (Álbum digital)Rosalía[Columbia Records]
Best Alternative Song
“Bad Bitch”Ca7riel & Tomas Sainz, compositores (CA7RIEL)[Clix]
“00:00”Alejandro Pérez, Siddhartha & Rul Velázquez, compositores (Siddhartha)[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
“Conexión total”Yemi Alade, Carles Campi Campón, José Castillo, Jeff Peñalva, Liliana Saumet & Magdelys Savigne, compositores (Bomba Estéreo & Yemi Alade)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Culpa”Ricardo Mollo, Omar Varela, WOS & Facundo Yalve, compositores (WOS con Ricardo Mollo)Track From: Oscuro Extasis[Doguito Records]
“El día que estrenaste el mundo”Jorge Drexler, compositor (Jorge Drexler)[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
“Hentai”Larry Gold, Noah Goldstein, Chad Hugo, Rosalía, David Rodríguez, Jacob Sherman, Michael Uzowuru, Pilar Vila Tobella, Dylan Wiggins & Pharrell Williams, compositores (Rosalía)[Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment]
FIELD 5 – Tropical
Best Salsa Album
Será Que Se AcabóAlexander Abreu y Havana D’Primera[Páfata & Unicornio]
Pa’lla VoyMarc Anthony[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
Luis FigueroaLuis Figueroa[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Magnus Media]
Y Te Lo Dice…Luisito Ayala y La Puerto Rican Power[Musical Productions]
Lado A Lado BVíctor Manuelle[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
Clásicos De Mi CumbiaCheco Acosta[Checumbia Producciones/ Believe Music]
Feliz AniversarioJean Carlos Centeno y Ronal Urbina[Onerpm]
Quiero Verte FelizLa Santa Cecilia[Rebeleon Ent / Virgin Music US Latin]
El De SiempreFelipe Peláez[Arte Producciones]
Yo Soy ColombiaZona 8 R & Rolando Ochoa[Independiente]
Best Merengue/Bachata Album
Este Soy YoHéctor Acosta El Torito[La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]
MultitudesElvis Crespo[Flash Music]
Entre Mar y PalmerasJuan Luis Guerra[Rimas Entertainment LLC]
ResistiráMilly Quezada[La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]
Tañón Pal’ Combo Es Lo Que HayOlga Tañón[Opcion 1 Entertainment, LLC]
Best Traditional Tropical Album
Café Con CariñoRenesito Avich[My Cuban Music LLC]
Chabuco Desde El Teatro Colón de BogotáChabuco[Marmaz Records]
Gonzalo Rubalcaba y Aymée Nuviola LiveIN MARCIACGonzalo Rubalcaba y Aymée Nuviola[5 Passion Records]
Gran Combo Pa’ RatoSepteto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro[Bis Music]
CantenLeoni Torres[Puntilla Music]
Best Contemporary Tropical Album
El Mundo Está LocoJorge Luis Chacín[Dnr Music]
De Menor a MayorGente de Zona[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Magnus MediaLLC]
All InclusiveMarissa Mur[Independiente]
TrópicoPavel Núñez[La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]
Cumbiana IICarlos Vives[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
Best Tropical Song
“Agüita e Coco”Mario Cáceres, Jorge Luis Chacín, Kany García, Richi López & Yasmil Marrufo, compositores (Kany García)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“El malecón vio el final”Jorge Luis Piloto, compositor (Amaury Gutiérrez)[Sinfonic LLC]
“El parrandero (masters en parranda)”Juan Botero, Miguel Henao, Alvaro Negret, Santiago Restrepo, Joaquin Rodríguez, Juan José Roesel, Sin Ánimo De Lucro, José Nicolás Urdinola, Juan “One” Sebastián Valencia & Carlos Vives, compositores (Carlos Vives, Sin Ánimo De Lucro, JBot & Tuti)[Gaira Musica Local/Wk Records/Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Fiesta contigo”Luis Figueroa & Yoel Henríquez, compositores (Luis Figueroa)Track from: Luis Figueroa[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC/Magnus Media]
“Mala”Marc Anthony & Álvaro Lenier Mesa, compositores (Marc Anthony)[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
FIELD 6 – SINGER-SONGWRITER
Best Singer-Songwriter Album
MalvadiscoCaloncho[Universal Music México]
Tinta y TiempoJorge Drexler[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
Agendas VencidasEl David Aguilar[EMI/Universal Music México S.A. de C.V]
MarchitaSilvana Estrada[Glassnote / Altafonte / Mediaisla]
En Lo Que Llega La PrimaveraAlex Ferreira[Mediaisla]
El ViajePedro Guerra[Altafonte]
FIELD 7 – REGIONAL-MEXICAN
Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
Mexicana EnamoradaÁngela Aguilar[Machin Records]
Mi Herencia, Mi SangreMajo Aguilar[Fonovisa/Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]
40 Aniversario Embajadores del MariachiMariachi Sol de México de José Hernández[Serenata Records]
EP #1 ForajidoChristian Nodal[Producciones Ladon, S.A. de C.V./Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]
Qué Ganas De Verte (Deluxe)Marco Antonio Solís[Marbella Music, Inc]
Best Banda Album
Esta Vida Es Muy BonitaBanda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga[Fonovisa/UMG Recordings, Inc.]
Va De NuevoBanda Fortuna[Fonovisa/Brava Entertainment]
Me Siento a Todo DarBanda Los Recoditos[Fonovisa/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
Sin Miedo al Éxito (Deluxe)Banda Los Sebastianes[Fonovisa/Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]
Abeja ReinaChiquis[Fonovisa/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
Best Tejano Album
DespreciadoEl Plan[Segura Music]
Camino al ProgresoGrupo Alamo[Ro’ Records]
Una IlusiónIsabel Marie[Isabel Marie/Penfo Music, LLC]
Dime Cómo Se SienteDestiny Navaira[UNIMUSIK]
Para Que Baile Mi PuebloBobby Pulido[Bobby Pulido Inc.]
Best Norteño Album
Bienvenida La VidaBronco[Quetono Music]
La Reunión (Deluxe)Los Tigres del Norte[Fonovisa/RMS Music Group, Inc./UMG Recordings, Inc.]
Corridos Felones (Serie 35)Los Tucanes de Tijuana[Master Q Music, Inc.]
Estas Se Acompañan Con CervezaPesado[Pesado]
ObsessedYahritza y Su Esencia[Lumbre Music, Inc.]
Best Regional Song
“Ahí donde me ven”Gussy Lau, compositor (Ángela Aguilar)[ONErpm – Machin Records]
“Cada quien”Edgar Barrera, Eduin Caz, Nathan Galante, Maluma & Horacio Palencia, compositores (Grupo Firme y Maluma)[Music VIP Entertainment Inc]
“Chale”Eden Muñoz, compositor (Eden Muñoz)[Lizos Music]
“Como lo hice yo”Edgar Barrera, Carin León & Matisse, compositores (Matisse, Carin León)[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
“Cuando me dé la gana”Christina Aguilera, Rafael Arcaute, Jorge Luis Chacín, Kat Dahlia, Yoel Henríquez, Yasmil Marrufo & Federico Vindver, compositores (Christina Aguilera & Christian Nodal)Track from: Aguilera[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
“Nunca te voy a olvidar”Mireya & Román Rojas, compositores (Mireya con Flor de Toloache, Román Rojas & Jorge Glem)[Mireya Ramos]
“Vivo en el 6”Edgar Barrera, Edén Muñoz & Christian Nodal, compositores (Christian Nodal)[Producciones Ladon, S.A de C.V./Christian Nodal Bajo Distribución en Exclusiva por Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
FIELD 8 – INSTRUMENTAL
Best Instrumental Album
Back To 4C4 Trío[GroundUP Music]
Gerry Weil SinfónicoGerry Weil & Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar[Go & Flow Project]
OfrendaGrupo Raíces de Venezuela[Independiente]
Maxixe Samba GrooveHamilton De Holanda[Brasilianos]
EllaDaniela Padrón & Glenda Del E[Oleta Music]
FIELD 9 – TRADITIONAL
Best Folk Album
La Tierra LloraPaulina Aguirre[Mucho Fruto Music]
Quédate En CasaEva Ayllón[Sway Music]
Flor y RaízPedro Aznar[Distribuidora Belgrano Norte S.R.L.]
Palabras UrgentesSusana Baca[Pregón Producciones | Real World Records Ltd]
Un Canto Por Méxito – El MusicalNatalia Lafourcade[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
BendicionesSandra Mihanovich[Sandra Mihanovich]
Ancestros SinfónicoSíntesis, X Alfonso y Eme Alfonso[Facmusic Y El Cerrito Records]
Best Tango Album
Horacio Salgán Piano TranscriptionsPablo Estigarribia[Independiente]
Alma ViejaLos Tangueros del Oeste[Avantango Records]
TangoRicardo Montaner[Hecho A Mano Music]
MilongueroPablo Motta Ensamble con Franco Luciani[MAMP Songs]
Tango de Nuevos AyresMariana Quinteros[Acqua Records]
SpinettangoSpinettango[Nacional Records]
Best Flamenco Album
OrgánicaCarmen Doorá[Borderline Music]
LibresLas Migas[Las Migas Music]
LeoEstrella Morente[Concert Music Entertainment SLU]
El CanteKiki Morente[Universal Music Spain, S.L.U./Universal Classics & Jazz]
Ranchera FlamencaMaría Toledo[María Toledo]
FIELD 10 – Jazz
Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album
Jobim ForeverAntonio Adolfo[AAM Music]
#CUBANAMERICANMartin Bejerano[Figgland Records]
ChabemChano Domínguez, Rubem Dantas & Hamilton De Holanda[Altafonte]
Mirror MirrorEliane Elias, Chick Corea, Chucho Valdés[Candid Records]
FIELD 11 – CHRISTIAN
Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Ya Llegó La PrimaveraAroddy[Expo Compositores Music]
Alfa y OmegaAthenas[Athenas]
¿Quién Dijo Miedo? (Live)Gilberto Daza[Creation Music Group]
¿Cómo Me Ves?Jesús Adrián Romero[Vástago Producciones]
ViviréMarcos Witt[CanZion]
Best Portuguese Language Christian Album
O Samba E O AmorAntonio Cirilo[Sonora Digital]
Antes Da TerapiaAsaph[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil]
EpifaniaClovis[Som Livre]
És TudoBruna Karla[MK Music]
Laboratório Do GrooveEli Soares[Universal Music]
FIELD 12 – Portuguese Language
Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
Sim Sim SimBala Desejo[Coala Records]
Pra Gente AcordarGilsons[Xirê Produções e Eventos Ltda.]
PirataJão[Universal Music]
De PrimeiraMarina Sena[Marina Sena]
Doce 22Luísa Sonza[Universal Music]
Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
QVVJFA?Baco Exu Do Blues[999]
O Futuro Pertenece À … Jovem GuardaErasmo Carlos[Som Livre]
Sobre ViverCriolo[Oloko Records / Altafonte]
Memórias (De Onde Eu Nunca Fui)Lagum[Sony Music]
Delta Estácio BluesJuçara Marçal[QTV]
Best samba/pagode Album
Bons VentosNego Alvaro[Sony Music Brasil]
Mistura HomogêneaMartinho Da Vila[Sony Music Brasil]
DesengaiolaAlfredo Del-Penho, João Cavalcanti, Moyseis Marques e Pedro Miranda[Som Livre/MPB]
Nimanice #2LUDMILLA[Warner Music Brasil Ltda.]
Céu LilásPéricles[ONErpm]
Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album
PomaresChico Chico[Selim De Música]
Síntese Do LanceJoão Donato e Jards Macalé[Rocinante]
Indigo Borboleta AnilLiniker[Altafonte]
Nu Com a Minha MúsicaNey Matogrosso[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda.]
PortasMarisa Monte[Sony Music Brasil]
Meu CocoCaetano Veloso[Sony Music Brasil]
Best Sertaneja Music Album
Chitãozinho & Xororó LegadoChitãozinho & Xororó[Onerpm]
AgropocGabeu[Independente]
Expectativa X RealidadeMatheus & Kauan[Universal Music]
Patroas 35%Marília Mendonça, Maiara & Maraísa[Som Livre]
NaturalLauana Prado[Universal Music]
Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
Afrocanto das NaçõesMateus Aleluia[Sanzala Cultural / Altafonte]
Na Estrada – Ao VivoBanda Pau E Corda feat. Quinteto Violado[Biscoito Fino]
Remelexo BomLuiz Caldas[ONErpm]
Belo ChicoTargino Gondim, Nilton Freittas, Roberto Malvezzi[ONErpm]
Senhora Das FolhasÁurea Martins[Sarapuí Produções]
OríkiIara Rennó[Dobra Discos / Altafonte]
Senhora EstradaAlceu Valença[Deck]
Best Portuguese Language Song
“Baby 95”Liniker, Mahmundi, Tássia Reis & Tulipa Ruiz, compositores (Liniker)[Altafonte]
“Idiota”Jão, Pedro Tófani & Zebu, compositores (Jão)Track from: Pirata[Universal Music]
“Me Corte Na Boca Do Céu A Morte Não Pede Perdão”Criolo & Tropkillaz, compositores (Criolo con Milton Nascimento)Track from: Sobre Viver[Oloko Records/Altafonte]
“Meu Coco”Caetano Veloso, compositor (Caetano Veloso)Track from: Meu Coco[Sony Music Brasil]
“Por Supuesto”Iuri Rio Branco & Marina Sena, compositores (Marina Sena)[Marina Sena]
“Vento Sardo”Jorge Drexler & Marisa Monte, compositores (Marisa Monte Featuring Jorge Drexler)Track from: Portas[Sony Music Brasil]
Field 13 – Children’s
Best Latin Children’s Album
MarakeiClaraluna[Claraluna Taller Artístico Ltda.]
DANILO & CHAPIS, VOL. 2Danilo & Chapis[Moon Moosic Records]
TARDE DE JUEGOSMi Casa Es Tu Casa[Mi Casa Es Tu Casa]
LA SINFONÍA DE LOS BICHOS RAROSPuerto Candelaria[Merlín Producciones]
A LA FIESTA DE LA MÚSICA VAMOS TODOSSophia[NB Music]
Field 14 – Classical
Best Classical Album
BRUJOSOrquesta Sinfónica De Heredia; Eddie Mora, conductor; Eddie Mora, album producer[Independiente]
EL RUIDO DEL AGUAEddie Mora; Carlos Chaves & Eddie Mora, album producers[Independiente]
ERIKA RIBEIRO – ÍGOR STRAVINSKY, SOFIAGUBAIDÚLINA E HERMETO PASCOALErika Ribeiro; Sylvio Fraga & Bernardo Ramos, album producers[Rocinante]
LEGADOBerta Rojas; Sebastián Henríquez, album producer[OnMusic Recordings]
VILLA-LOBOS: COMPLETE VIOLIN SONATASEmmanuele Baldini, Pablo Rossi & Heitor Villa-Lobos[Naxos]
Best Classical Contemporary Composition
“ADAGIO FOR STRINGS, A MOTHER’S LOVE”Juan Arboleda, composer (Juan Arboleda)[South Mountain Music]
“ANIDO’S PORTRAIT: I. CHACARERA”Sergio Assad, composer (Berta Rojas)Track from: Legado[OnMusic Recordings]
“AURORA”Jimmy López Bellido, composer (Houston Symphony Orchestra Featuring Andrés Orozco-Estrada (Conductor) & Leticia Moreno (Soloist))Track from: Jimmy López Bellido: Aurora & Ad Astra[Pentatone]
“CANAUÊ, FOR ORCHESTRA”Dimitri Cervo, composer (Dimitri Cervo)Track from: Ospa E Convidados[Orquestra Sinfônica De Porto Alegre]
“CUATRO HAIKUS”Eddie Mora, composer (Orquesta Sinfónica De Heredia feat. José Arturo Chacón)Track from: Brujos[Independiente]
Best Arrangement
“LLÉVATELA”Rosino Serrano, arranger (Armando Manzanero – Eje Ejecutantes de México)Track from: Los Músicos Rinden Homenaje A Armando Manzanero[EJE Ejecutantes De México]
“SON DE LA LOMA”Daniel Barón & Henry Villalobos, arrangers (Dani Barón)[Dani Barón]
“ADORO”Marco Godoy, arranger (Alondra De La Parra & Buika)Track from: Olé México Gnp[Elekin Records]
“CUCURRUCUCÚ PALOMA”Paul Rubinstein, arranger (Alondra De La Parra & Pitingo)[Elekin Records]
“EL PLAN MAESTRO”Fernando Velázquez, arranger (Jorge Drexler)Track from: Tinta Y Tiempo[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
Field 16 – Recording Package
Best Recording Package
ANCESTRASIsaura Angulo, Carlos Dussán, Karen Flores, Manuel Garcia-Orozco, Juliana Jaramillo, Ledania & Lido Pimienta, art directors (Petrona Martinez)[Chaco World Music]
BAILAORA – MIS PIES SON MI VOZPedro Fajardo & Siudy Garrido, art directors (Siudy Garrido feat. Ismael Fernandez, Manuel Gago, Jose Luis Rodriguez & Adolfo Herrera)[Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater, Inc.]
CUANDO TE MUERDES EL LABIO (EDICIÓN CERÁMICA)Boa Mistura, art director (Leiva)[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
FEIRA LIVRECarlos Bauer, art director (Bananeira Brass Band)[Dorsal Musik]
MOTOMAMI (DIGITAL ALBUM)Ferran Echegaray, Viktor Hammarberg, Rosalía, Daniel Sannwald & Pili Vila, art directors (Rosalía)[Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment]
Field 17 – Production
Best Engineered Album
DENTRO DA MATRIXCesar J. De Cisneros & Érico Moreira, engineers; Érico Moreira, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Érico Moreira)[Érico Moreira]
INDIGO BORBOLETA ANILZé Nigro & Gustavo Ruiz, engineers; João Milliet & Rodrigo Sanches, mixers; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Liniker)[Altafonte]
JOBIM FOREVERMarcelo Saboia, engineer; Marcelo Saboia, mixer; Andre Dias, mastering engineer (Antonio Adolfo)[Aam Music]
MOTOMAMI (DIGITAL ALBUM)Chris Gehringer, engineer; Jeremie Inhaber, Manny Marroquin, Zach Peraya & Anthony Vilchis, mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer (Rosalía)[Columbia Records]
YA NO SOMOS LOS MISMOSJulián Bernal, Nico Cotton, Carlitos González, Alberto Hernández, Michel Kuri, Malay, Felipe Mejía, Jv Olivier, Juan Sebastián Parra, Alejandro García Partida & Alan Saucedo, engineers; Julián Bernal, Mikaelin Bluespruce, Raúl López, Lewis Pickett & Harold Sanders, mixers; Julián Bernal & Dave Kutch, mastering engineers (Elsa y Elmar)[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V]
Producer of the Year
Edgar Barrera
Eduardo Cabra
Nico Cotton
Julio Reyes Copello
Tainy
Field 18 – Music Video
Best Short Form Music Video
“MIA”CamiNuno Gomes, video director; Mona Moreno Fernández & Ada Odreman, video producers[Rabbit House]
“THIS IS NOT AMERICA”Residente Feat. Ibeyi Featuring Lisa-Kaindé Diaz & Naomi DiazGreg Ohrel, video director; Jason Cole, video producer[Doomsday Entertainment]
“A CARTA CABAL”GuitarricadelafuentePau Carrete, video director; Vivir Rodando, video producer[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
“HENTAI (OFFICIAL VIDEO)”RosalíaMitch Ryan, video director; Harrison Corwin & PatrickDonovan, video producers[Shotclock]
“NADIE”Sin BanderaHernán Corera & Juan Piczman, video directors; Sonti Charnas, Luca Macome, Balisario Saravia & Juan Saravia, video producers[Mama Hungara]
“TOCARTE”Jorge Drexler feat. C. TanganaJoana Colomar, video director; Zissou, video producer[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]
Best Long Form Music Video
BAILAORA – MIS PIES SON MI VOZSiudy GarridoPablo Croce, video director; Pablo Croce, Siudy Garrido, Adrienne Arhst Center, video producer[Pablo Croce Productions]
HASTA LA RAÍZ: EL DOCUMENTALNatalia LafourcadeBruno Bancalari & Juan Pablo López-Fonseca, video directors; Juan Pablo López-Fonseca, video producer[Casa Elefante]
MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TIKTOK LIVE PERFORMANCE)RosalíaFerrán Echegaray, Rosalía & Stillz, video directors[Columbia Records]
ROMEO SANTOS: KING OF BACHATA (DOCUMENTARY)Romeo SantosDevin Amar & Charles Todd, video directors; Katherine Aquino, Ned Doyle, Raphael Estrella, Sheira Rees-Davies, Amaury Rodríguez & James Rothman, video producers[Scheme Engine]
MATRIAVetusta MorlaPatrick Nnot, video director; Vetusta Morla, video producer[Pequeño Salto Mortal.]
Colombian Jessi Uribe secures his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart (dated Nov. 19) as “Si Ya Hiciste El Mal,” his first collaborative effort with Luis R Conriquez, lifts 2-1.
Uribe is one of the forerunners of Colombian ranchero, a branch of regional Colombian music that borrows from Mexican mariachi, ranchera and corrido formats. He becomes the second Colombian singer-songwriter to score a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay in 2022: As “Si Ya Hiciste el Mal” hits No. 1, it sends Camilo, a core Latin pop Colombian artist, to No. 2 as “Alaska,” with Grupo Firme dips after its one-week command (chart dated Nov. 12).
“Honestly, I’m extremely happy and grateful,” Uribe tells Billboard. “It’s a dream fulfilled. I have been a regional Mexican music lover since childhood, I am singer of regional Colombian music and to be the first one to achieve this, is an honor. Thanks to Luis, my team, and the listeners who have given us so much love.”
“Si Ya Hiciste” climbs from the runner-up spot after a 3% increase in audience impressions, to 7.1 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 13, according to Luminate.
As mentioned, the song gives Uribe his first leader on an airplay chart. He previously scored a No. 6 best with “El Alumno,” with Joss Favela, in May. Meanwhile, Conriquez clocks his second ruler: “JGL,” with La Adictiva, topped Regional Mexican Airplay for one week (Sept. 10).
“Working with Jessie was a beautiful experience,” Conriquez tells Billboard. “We traveled to Colombia to record the song and our bonding was beyond great.”
Further, thanks to its radio reception, “Si Ya Hiciste” debuts at No. 50 on the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart. It earns Uribe his first chart appearance. Conriquez claims his ninth entry.
The track also makes progress on the all-genre Latin Airplay chart jumping 10-8, the closest Conriquez has been to the top after another No. 8 high (“JGL” in the Sept. 10-dated ranking).
The Latin Recording Academy hosted its inaugural “Best New Artist Showcase” Tuesday evening (Nov. 15) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, where this year’s 11 nominees were present.
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Each of the nominees — Angela Álvarez, Sofía Campos, Cande y Paulo, Clarissa, Silvana Estrada, Pol Granch, Nabález, Tiare, Vale, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Nicole Zignago — had the opportunity to perform in front of industry leaders, VIPs, and special guests during the hour-long private event.
The up-and-coming talents represent different regions of the world such as Mexico, Brazil, and Peru, and ages ranging from 15 to 95 years old.
“We like to support and open spaces for new artists and what better opportunity than this for the mission to come to life?” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said in his opening remarks. “At the Latin Grammys, what we want is to open diverse and inclusive spaces to all the artists that we have the opportunity to help.”
The nominees really shined on a two-part stage, where they were presented by dearest artists who have supported their rising careers, such as English singer-songwriter and record producer Elvis Costello who presented Colombian twin sisters Vale, and Miami-based artists Periko & Jessi Leon who presented Venezuelan songstress Tiare, whom they also manage under their indie label PJ Records.
Tiare performs onstage at 2022 Best New Artist Showcase during the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Musica popular artist Nabalez crooned the crowd with his 2020 debut single “La Correcta,” which happens to be a collab with Colombian pop group Morat; Silvana Estrada brought her authentic Mexican folk to Vegas with “Te Guardo;” and Angela Alvarez, the oldest-nominated artist for best new artist at 95, had all the attention on her when she powerfully sang a bolero dedicated to her country, Cuba, to name a few.
Meanwhile, Peruvian singer-songwriter Nicole Zignago kicked off the showcase with a rocking performance, while Spanish-French singer and actor Pol Granch closed the set after Alejandro Sanz presented him via a video message.
“You have been chosen among many proposals and this is the first step with which you begin to fulfill your dreams as musicians,” the evening hosts Jesse y Joy expressed.
The showcase, in partnership with MasterCard and produced by Ayleen Figueras, Nelson Albareda, and Loud and Live Entertainment, will evolve into a Latin American tour in 2023, to give fans a priceless night of new music.
The Latin Grammy Awards — which “promise to honor the legacy, celebrate the present and embrace the future of Latin music, with deliberate consciousness, paying-it-forward to the next generations of music creators,” according to a press statement — will be held Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and will air live on Univision beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Nicole Zignago performs during the 2022 Best New Artist Showcase during the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Puerto Rican artist Lunay most recently made his big-screen debut in The Valet alongside Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez. The singer and rapper is among a new generation of musicians who are eyeing a potential career in Hollywood — but for musicians, is there a blueprint for him to follow?
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This is the topic discussed in the latest Cultura Clash episode featuring Lunay, singer-songwriter and aspiring actress Ambar Lucid (Elite), and singer and actress Isabela Merced (Father of the Bride).
“The community and my fans know me for my music,” the “Soltera” singer says. “When I say I want to enter the world of acting well it’s like my crossover. I have fans who are ready to accept me in any transition I want to make so it makes me really to be able to enter this world. I love to sing and act and there’s no other way. I’m truly focused on both.”
Whether there is a viable path from acting to singing, Merced, who released her latest single “Agonía,” says there is a way, and singers who’ve carved a lane for themselves in the music industry could be at an advantage. “I think if you establish yourself in one career significantly enough then you will have an easy transition. Whether you’ll be good at it or not, that’s up to you.”
On this week’s episode, hosted by YouTube’s A.J. Ramos and presented by Capital One, the three artists also opened up about receiving backlash on social media, the artist they most admired growing up for breaking gender norms, and much more.
Now in its second season, Cultura Clash — hosted by Latin executive AJ Ramos — spotlights Latin artists and influencers who discuss trending topics within Latin culture and music. A new episode airs every Wednesday on Billboard.com, social media, and Billboard‘s YouTube channel. Watch this week’s episode above.
Puerto Rican producer Mora notches his third top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart as his third-studio album Paraíso, debuts at No. 4 on the Nov. 19-dated list. The set was released Nov. 3 via Rimas Entertainment.
Paraíso earned 9,000 equivalent album units after its first full tracking week ending Nov. 10, according to Luminate. Most of the set’s opening sum stems from streaming-equivalent album units. That sum equals 12.8 million official on-demand streams of the album’s songs.
On the multimetric Top Latin Albums chart each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album.
The 26-year-old, born Gabriel Mora Quintero, debuts in the top 10 on Top Latin Albums mirroring his predecessor effort Microdosis. His sophomore studio album likewise launched at No. 4 (April 16-dated ranking) and held in the upper region for two weeks within its 34-week period and counting (No. 44 on the current list). Previously, Mora secured a first top 10 through his album debut Primer Día de Clases (No. 7 high in 2021).
Elsewhere, Paraíso arrives at No. 3 on Latin Rhythm Albums, also his third straight top 10 there. Further, it grants Mora his second and highest entry on Billboard 200, debuting at No. 114.
Unlike Mora’s previous efforts, the 14-track set parades through his usual reggaetón mold, yet it also dives into dance-styled and pop-peppered tunes, products of his long stay in Europe (in support of his last project, Microdosis) induced mainly by Ibiza’s “party vibe,” as he’s referred to. The album features an amalgam of artists: De La Ghetto, Quevedo, Danny Ocean, YOVNCHIMI and paopao.
As Paraíso launches, two of its songs debut on the all-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, which blends airplay, streams and digital sales: “Domingo de Bote” at No. 34, and “Modelito,” with YOVNCHIMI, at No. 42.
“Domingo de Bote” leads in streams, with 1.74 million official on-demand streams in the week. Meanwhile, “Modelito” generated 1.49 million in its first week.
On the Global front, “Domingo” debuts at No. 193 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Meanwhile, “Apa,” with Quevedo,” yields a better start, at No. 132, while locks the album’s only entry on the Billboard Global 200 tally, at No. 198.
The Latin Recording Academy honored and celebrated this year’s Leading Latin Ladies during an intimate luncheon on Tuesday (Nov. 15) that officially kicked off Latin Grammys week.
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Hosted by Gloria “Goyo” Martínez, the emotional event offered a space for both women and men in the industry to applaud the contributions made by the honorees, which included singer-songwriter Kany García; pianist, arranger and musical director Janina Rosado; Amazon Music’s global head of Latin music Roció Guerrero; and Rosa Lagarrigue, CEO of artist management company RLM.
The nearly three-hour ceremony included moving speeches by the honorees who were presented with the award by their mentors, fellow recording artists or executives who’ve supported them along the way.
Rebeca Leon, who was part of the Leading Latin Ladies class of 2017, was the first to take the stage to present the award to Guerrero for her strides in Latin music and for pioneering the first-ever Latin playlist: Spotify’s Baila Reggaeton.
Other executives who took the stage were Afo Verde, chairman/CEO of Sony Music Latin-Iberia, who, along with Sony Music Latin Puerto Rico’s VP, Tuti Bou, presented García. “Kany is intelligent, talented, and I have the honor of working with her for a long time. She defends her flags, opens many roads, and gives voice to the voiceless,” he expressed. Meanwhile, merengue icon Milly Quezada introduced Rosado and Spanish artist Ana Torroja took the stage to present the award to her longtime manager Lagarrigue.
Launched in 2016, the Academy’s Leading Latin Ladies initiative was created to honor and recognize “professional and socially-conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders,” according to the Academy.
Additionally, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment joined forces with She Is The Music for a second consecutive year on their collaborative “Leading Ladies Connect TogetHER” mentorship program, where a former honoree will be invited to mentor a She Is The Music mentee.
The 2022 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony is taking place Thursday (Nov. 17) live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The telecast will air on Univision at 8 p.m. ET, and it will also be available on HBO Max.
Below, check out five best moments from the luncheon:
Rocío Guerrero on her message to the next generation of female leaders: “This is a responsibility I don’t take lightly,” she started her speech. “To the new generations of girls and young women that will be our future: I hope you grow up understanding that anything is possible with hard work, risk taking, ambition and ethics. I mean each of those things. No matter what you look or sound like, you can do it. I hope you can see yourself in women like us. I hope we can be a reminder that there are no limits to your growth.”
Kany García on becoming her own role model: “Why am I shaking? It’s easier to sing than to do this speech,” the “Aguita e coco” singer joked. “Since I was little I’ve felt different and I’m not talking about that moment when you feel ‘special’ but when you feel like you don’t fit anywhere. They told me so many things about my voice, so many no’s accumulated that they made me a woman who was scared and filled with insecurities. I remember that little girl who never found a woman on television who represented her. A woman who didn’t have shake her hips or a woman who liked women but also liked wearing high heels, dresses and putting on makeup. Not the typical stereotype of the women in my community who is supposed to be the opposite of that. So, I had to become my own role model. I owe this to my younger self, who struggled so much to feel represented.”
Janina Rosado on not being mediocre: “I have to start by thanking God because He wanted me to be here and for me to be a musician and to be born into a family where music was our language. We only spoke about music,” Rosado, who’s produced for artists such as Juan Luis Guerra, said. “I come from a family that marked me. They gave me the confidence and my father would tell me, ‘You can do it. Don’t be mediocre. If you’re going to go to school and study, you can’t expect to pass by with mediocre grades. You have to put in all your effort to everything you do.” Which is what I have always done, and it’s gotten me here.”
Rosa Lagarrigue on being an optimist: “I’m so emotional,” said Lagarrigue, who’s managed the careers of artists like Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé, to name a few. “After working in the music industry for 44 years, I feel so proud to be recognized. We’re still missing many women in relevant positions, but I’m an optimist. I want to especially point out the good relationships there are between us and a sort of complicity. We will achieve to fill in those positions. We should give opportunities to women, to diversity and young people.”
Mexican group Mercurio has been voted the best Latin boy band ever in a recent fan poll published by Billboard.
The pop band, currently composed of Hector Ugarte, Rodrigo Sieres, Dany Merlo, Elias Chiprut and Alex Sirvent, won the poll with over 41 percent of the votes. They were followed by the Venezuelan ’90s boy band UFF! with nearly 25 percent of the votes. (See the top five winners below)
Formed in 1994 in Puebla, Mexico, Mercurio’s first major hit arrived in 1996 with their single “Cómo Decirle Que la Quiero.” After gaining popularity, they had the opportunity to open for Ricky Martin at Guadalajara’s Plaza de Toros, meet Pope John Paul II during their visit to the Vatican, and win Eres’ best pop band award for two consecutive years, as well as best live act. Mercurio is still an active musical group today, most recently touring with their greatest hits alongside the ’90s boy band Magneto.
The poll, which was solely fan-based and not tied to any awards, highlighted 18 Latin boy bands including the Dominican bachata group Aventura, Puerto Rican Latin boy band pioneers Menudo, New York-based R&B group Barrio Boyzz, and Colombian urban-pop group Piso 21, to name a few — as well as a string of young salsa orchestras such as Salserín and Los Adolescentes, who had the boy band essence: matching outfits, cute boys, and killer dance moves.
Over 30,000 fans from all over the world, including Mexico, the United States, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and other countries, participated in the poll.
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Who will have a big night at the 2022 Latin Grammys? Each year, Billboard offers its analysis of who will win and who should win in the main categories (song of the year, record of the year, album of the year and best new artist).
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This year, leading up to Latin Grammys on Thursday (Nov. 17), we’ve gathered our Latin editorial team and embarked on a lively discussion, with educated guesses based on the marketplace and past voting behavior (not endorsements). Our participants are Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer, Latin/Español; Jessica Roiz, Billboard‘s Latin assistant editor; Griselda Flores, Billboard‘s senior Latin writer; Ingrid Fajardo, social media manager & Latin’s staff writer; Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard Español’s deputy editor; and Isabela Raygoza, Billboard Español’s associate editor.
The 2022 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony is taking place live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The telecast will air on Univision at 8 p.m. ET, and it will also be available on HBO MAX. See the complete list of nominations here.
Here are our predictions:
Record of the year“Pa Mis Muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole feat. Nathy Peluso“Castillos De Arena” – Pablo Alborán“Envolver” – Anitta“Pa’lla Voy” – Marc Anthony“Ojitos Lindos” – Bad Bunny & Bomba Estéreo“Pegao” – Camilo“Tocarte” – Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana“Provenza” – Karol G“Vale La Pena” – Juan Luis Guerra“La Fama” – Rosalía feat. The Weeknd“Te Felicito” – Shakira & Rauw Alejandro“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo
Leila Cobo: “La Fama,” in part because Rosalía is a darling of the production community and what she does at a producer level is very highly regarded. She has The Weeknd involved, and she also has these very personal and thoughtful lyrics about the meaning of fame. And it was a clever way of fusing bachata with what she does and The Weeknd singing in Spanish in that genre – all of that is hard to accomplish sonically, and they were able to do it.
Griselda Flores: I don’t think there’s a clear winner here. Many of the songs nominated could easily win — “Provenza,” “La Fama,” “Ojitos Lindos” as examples. But I think “Pa’ Mis Muchachas” will win this category. It’s Christina Aguilera’s comeback in Spanish, and it’s a well-produced track with Rafa Arcaute, who is a Latin Recording Academy darling. Plus, you’ve got these other incredible artists such as Becky G, Nathy Peluso and Nicki Nicole on the guaracha record, and that has made a huge statement.
Jessica Roiz: I would love to see Karol G take this one. “Provenza” is a genre we hadn’t heard Karol G in, and I feel it’s such a universal song. Anyone around the world, whether you like reggaeton or not, will connect. The song is easy to sing, and I feel like it was very refreshing. But there are many Latin Grammy darlings in here, like Juan Luis Guerra and Jorge Drexler, so for all we know they could end up winning.
Sigal Ratner-Arias: Given that “Provenza” is also up for song of the year, I would say “La Fama” or “Tocarte,” because of their production value. I love “Provenza” and I want to see Karol G win, but I think she’ll take song of the year.
Isabela Raygoza: If it were up to me, I’d say “La Fama” because obviously we see Rosalía being exploratory with other genres and enlisting The Weeknd, and it’s a phenomenal song. The way she’s introspective about fame with her lyricism is on point. If I were to not go with my personal favorite and think more objectively, I’d have to agree with “Pa’ Mis Muchachas.” This is Christina Aguilera’s comeback within the Latin space and the people that she enlists, it’s a masterclass in female empowerment. It’s a celebration of Latina resilience.
Ingrid Fajardo: I’m between two: “Provenza” because it’s simple but it can become fascinating. It’s so subtle to the ear that it captivates you easily. I also think that the way they produced “La Fama” and the way they created this bachata in a very modern way, and her being a Spaniard, is also fascinating. I think either of those two songs could win.
Album of the yearAguilera – Christina AguileraPa’lla Voy – Marc AnthonyUn Verano Sin Ti – Bad BunnyDeja – Bomba EstéreoTinta Y Tiempo – Jorge DrexlerYa No Somos Los Mismos – Elsa y ElmarViajante – FonsecaMotomami (Digital Album) – RosalíaSanz – Alejandro SanzDharma – Sebastián Yatra
Cobo: I think we all think Bad Bunny will win, but that doesn’t mean he will. This is, after all, the Academy, and while there are many worthy albums here in many different genres which will have widely varying degrees of appreciation, I think not giving it to Bad Bunny will be an oversight given the moment in music we’re living, and the role he plays in it.
Ratner-Arias: The Latin Grammys have never been a popularity contest, and we’ve seen it over the years when the most popular song or album isn’t the winner. Having said that, I think this is Bad Bunny’s year, and I think he deserves it.
Flores: I think it could really come down to Bad Bunny and Rosalía. Un Verano Sin Ti and Motomami both made huge statements in their own ways. Bad Bunny is the most obvious winner, but I think Rosalía’s album is also deserving. Hearing Rosalía navigate all these different worlds and sounds is truly noteworthy.
Roiz: I’m happy to see artists like Elsa Y Elmar in there. I’d love for her to win, but there are so many artists here that could take it. Bad Bunny… how can he not win? The Internet would break if he didn’t win!
Raygoza: I’d like to see Motomami take this one, because production-wise it’s so avant-garde, she did push the limits of what production looks like especially in Latin music. She never confines herself to one specific sound. What she captures in her songs puts you in a headspace where you’re transported to a fascinating world. It’s an exciting listen and I love the moods she journeys through. Of course, there’s also Bad Bunny, and this is his year. I think his collaborations really stood out on this album: he brought underground artists to the forefront, and it was a brilliant production. It’s an instant earworm at first listen.
Fajardo: Bad Bunny’s album represents a summer that no one will ever forget. This summer will forever be the summer Bad Bunny dropped Un Verano Sin Ti. To also see the impact it had on people’s lives is crazy. It represents so much, and it connects with people in a way I hadn’t seen people connect with songs in a long time.
Song of the year“A Veces Bien Y A Veces Mal” — Ricky Martin ft. Reik“Agua” — Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro & Nile Rodgers“Algo Es Mejor” — Mon Laferte“Baloncito Viejo” — Carlos Vives & Camilo“Besos En La Frente” — Fonseca“Encontrarme” — Carla Morrison “Hentai” — Rosalía“Índigo” — Camilo & Evaluna Montaner“Pa’ Mis Muchachas” — Christina Aguilera, Nicki Nicole, Becky G ft. Nathy Peluso“Provenza” — Karol G“Tacones Rojos” — Sebastián Yatra“Tocarte” — Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana
Leila: I’m a big believer in “Provenza.” It broke the paradigms of what a hit can sound like in the voice of someone who is an urban artist; it’s also a new form of songwriting that is very eloquent. I also very much like “Tacones Rojos,” a perfect pop song. It’s danceable, clever, so many things. Out of this roster of songs, the ones I think are most commendable as pure songs are these two. They are the songs I have on repeat on my playlist and that’s the hallmark of a good song.
Griselda: This one is tough, but there’s just something about “Provenza” that makes it the most enjoyable song ever. Everything, from its liberating lyrics to its infectious beat, works and connects and makes you feel, and it captured the zeitgeist, so I think this song should and will win.
Sigal: “Provenza” and “Tacones Rojos” are the catchiest songs on the list. They get me in a good mood, treats that I don’t get tired of listening to. “Índigo” and “Pa’ Mis Muchachas” could win, but I see it going more for either “Provenza” or “Tacones Rojos.”
Isabela: Personally, I loved the lyrics of “Tocarte” especially because we’re getting out of a moment in the pandemic where we couldn’t be close to each other and took physical contact for granted. Jorge Drexler is a Latin Grammy darling and C. Tangana is fascinating to me so I’m rooting for that one.
Jessica: I think “Provenza” will probably win record of the year because of the musical arrangements, but what I also love about the lyrics is that Karol feels so empowered and sings messages that, in the past, women weren’t really singing, about calling ex-boyfriends. Before, I feel that female artists were expected to be more submissive, and Karol G is the opposite. But “Índigo” and “Tacones Rojos” could win too, because they are clever songs. Then there’s Carla Morrison’s “Encontrarme” — I mean, that song could save lives.
Ingrid: One of the songs here that I can’t stop listening to is “Índigo,” because that song has so much light and is made with so much love. It’s one of those songs that that you don’t get tired of.
Best new artistAngela ÁlvarezSofía CamposCande y PauloClarissaSilvana EstradaPol GranchNabálezTiareValeYahritza y Su EsenciaNicole Zignago
Sigal: I want Ángela Alvarez to win. She’s waited long enough. She’s been writing songs for 70 years, and she can finally present them to an audience at age 95. People have received her with open arms and her attitude is beautiful. The message she gives as a human being makes her so deserving. She really made an impact on me.
Leila: My vote is for Silvana Estrada. She’s poignant, she knows her music, she takes it seriously, she’s studied it. She’s a complete artist in every sense of the word.
Isabela: I like that Silvana rescues that folk song. She’s very poetic and deep. She’s from Veracruz, she plays the cuatro, she’s involved in everything and has so much control over her music. I love that she can do that.
Griselda: Since I heard Silvana for the first time, I fell in love with her voice and her lyrics. She has a very strong presence, she’s a beautiful artist who takes her craft very seriously and protects it. I respect that. I’d love to see her win.
Ingrid: I have two favorites. Silvana is one of my favorites because to me she represents music. To grow up watching your parents make instruments… I mean, for her it’s just natural. She was born to do this. And there’s also Pol Granch. Both are completely different, but I like Pol a lot. He has a new sound and it’s very European, and it sounds very modern.
Jessica: Silvana Estrada should win this. But I also think that if Yahritza Y Su Esencia wins, it will make a huge statement. These kids don’t come from a musical family – their parents are farmworkers, and they didn’t study music, yet what they create is beautiful. If Yahritza wins, it could motivate many people who are in their shoes.