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Kali Uchis, Elena Rose and Emilia brought pure power and femininity to the 2024 Latin Grammys, where the three artists offered solo performances within the same musical number.

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Uchis, nominated for four awards — including record of the year for “Igual que un Ángel” with Peso Pluma and best pop vocal album for Orquídeas — performed the ballad “Te Mata” in a romantic long dress decorated with flowers.

Elena Rose, in an elegant high-low white dress, sang a powerful version of her song of the year nominee “Caracas En El 2000,” moving the audience as she held a high note toward the end. The Venezuelan singer and songwriter received three nominations this year, including for best regional Mexican song as co-writer of “Por El Contrario” by Becky G with Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, and best pop/rock song for “Blanco y Negro” with LAGOS.

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Emilia, nominated for best pop vocal album for .mp3, closed the number with a lively version of “No_se_ve.mp3,” accompanied by a group of dancers under turquoise lights.

Held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the Latin Grammys ceremony, in its 25th annual edition, is broadcast live on Univision, Galavisión and ViX.

The ceremony is set to feature performances from Alejandro Fernández, Becky G, Carín León, Eladio Carrión, Jon Bon Jovi, Kali Uchis and Residente, among others. For a consecutive year in a row, Songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with nine nods. He is followed by superstars Karol G and Bad Bunny, who got eight mentions each. To see the updating list of winners, click here.

For more updates on performances, special awards and behind-the-scenes action from the night, check out Billboard.com.

Best new artist nominee Ela Taubert took the stage at the top of the 2024 Latin Grammys ceremony to perform a new, bilingual version of her song “¿Cómo Pasó?” with Joe Jonas.

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The two looked like rock stars on the stage, matching in all black, silver-studded outfits. Their powerful vocals soared as they sang in English and Spanish. While the two were previously confirmed to perform during the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys on Thursday (Nov. 14), it was a total surprise they’d sing together on a new version of Ela Taubert’s 2024 single, which reached No. 12 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Airplay chart.

Colombian singer-songwriter Ela Taubert, who had a major breakthrough last year thanks to her EP, is up for the coveted best new artist award alongside a wide-ranging group of emerging acts: Agris, Kevin Aguilar, Darumas, Nicolle Horbath, Latin Mafia, Cacá Magalhães, Os Garotin, Iñigo Quintero and Sofi Saar.

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The 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammy Awards can be seen on Univision, Galavisión and ViX. The ceremony, taking place at the Kaseya Center, will feature performances from Alejandro Fernández, Becky G, Carín León, Eladio Carrión, Jon Bon Jovi, Kali Uchis and Residente, among others. For a consecutive year in a row, Songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with nine nods. He is followed by superstars Karol G and Bad Bunny, who got eight mentions each. To see the complete list of nominees, click here.

For more updates on performances, special awards and behind-the-scenes action from the night, check out Billboard.com.

Glamour and elegance were strong themes on the red carpet of the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday (Nov. 14), which took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.. Nominated for best norteño album and in other categories, Grupo Frontera was among the first group to arrive. All wore super modern tuxedos ranging from […]

The first batch of winners of the 2024 Latin Grammys were announced during the Latin Grammy Premiere on Thursday (Nov. 14). The ceremony — where most of the awards are presented — kicked off at 1:15 p.m. ET, a few hours prior to the televised gala (set to begin at 8 p.m. ET).

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For the second year in a row, Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with nine nods, including songwriter of the year and producer of the year. He is followed by superstars Karol G and Bad Bunny, who each got eight nominations.

For its 25th anniversary, the Latin Grammy Awards incorporated a new field of electronic music, and two new categories: best Latin electronic music performance, and best contemporary Mexican music album.

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The nominees for the coveted best new artist prize are Agris, Kevin Aguilar, Darumas, Nicolle Horbath, Latin Mafia, Cacá Magalhães, Os Garotin, Iñigo Quintero, Sofi Saar and Ela Taubert.

Below, find the list of Latin Grammy winners for 2024, which will be updated throughout the day. The televised ceremony will be broadcast live starting at 8 p.m. ET on Univision, Galavisión and ViX.

Record of the year

“Mil Veces,” Anitta

“Monaco,” Bad Bunny

“Una Vida Pasada,” Camilo & Carín León

“Catalina,” Cimafunk & Monsieur Periné

“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler

“Con Dinero y Sin Dinero,” Fonseca & Grupo Niche

“Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” Karol G

“Mambo 23,” Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40

“Tenochtitlán,” Mon Laferte

“Igual Que Un Ángel,” Kali Uchis & Peso Pluma

Album of the year

Bolero, Ángela Aguilar

Cuatro, Camilo

Xande Canta Caetano, Xande De Pilares

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Karol G

García, Kany García

Radio Güira, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40

Autopoiética, Mon Laferte

Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, Carín León

Las Letras Ya No Importan, Residente

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Song of the year

“A Fuego Lento,” Daymé Arocena & Vicente García, songwriters (Daymé Arocena & Vicente García)

“A La Mitad” (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie “Zorro”), Julio Reyes Copello & Mariana Vega, songwriters (Maura Nava)

“Aún Me Sigo Encontrando”, Rubén Blades, Gian Marco & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters (Gian Marco & Rubén Blades)

“Caracas En El 2000,” Marvin Hawkins Rodriguez, Jerry Di, La Pichu, Danny Ocean & Elena Rose, songwriters (Elena Rose, Danny Ocean & Jerry Di)

“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler, songwriters (Jorge Drexler)

“(Entre Paréntesis),” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Manuel Lorente Freire, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Shakira, songwriters (Shakira, Grupo Frontera)

“Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Karol G & MAG, songwriters (Karol G)

“Según Quién,” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Luís Miguel Gómez Castaño, Maluma, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Juan Camilo Vargas, songwriters (Maluma & Carín León)

“Te Lo Agradezco,” Rafa Arcaute, Kany García, Carín León & Richi López, songwriters (Kany García & Carín León)

“313,” Leo Genovese, Residente & Silvia Pérez Cruz, songwriters (Residente, Silvia Pérez Cruz & Penélope Cruz)

Best new artist

Agris

Kevin Aguilar

Darumas

Nicolle Horbath

Latin Mafia

Cacá Magalhães

Os Garotin

Iñigo Quintero

Sofi Saar

Ela Taubert

Best pop vocal album

Tofu, Caloncho

.mp3, Emilia

El Viaje, Luis Fonsi

Hotel Caracas, Mau y Ricky

Orquídeas (AOP), Kali Uchis

Escrita, Nicole Zignago

Best traditional pop vocal album

Obras Maestras, Diego El Cigala

García, Kany García

Mar Adentro, Juliana

Aún Me Sigo Encontrando, Gian Marco

Almas Paralelas, Laura Pausini

Best pop song

“A La Mitad” (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie “Zorro”), Julio Reyes Copello & Mariana Vega, songwriters (Maura Nava)

“A Las 3,” Paty Cantú, Ángela Dávalos, León Leiden & Saibu, songwriters (Paty Cantú & León Leiden)

“Ahora,” David Bisbal, Pablo Preciado & Carlos Rivera, songwriters (David Bisbal & Carlos Rivera)

“Amor,” José Andrés Benitez, Christian Bermudez, Richard Bermudez, Rodney Kumbirayi Hwingwiri, Juan Diego Linares, Luis Alejandro Márquez, Anibal Morin Diaz, Danny Ocean & Rafael Salcedo, songwriters (Danny Ocean)

“Dime Quién,” Lagos, songwriters (Lagos)

“Feriado,” Rawayana, songwriters (Rawayana)

“Igual Que Un Ángel,” Carter Lang, Manuel Lorente Freire, Kali Uchis & Dylan Wiggins, songwriters (Kali Uchis & Peso Pluma)

Best Latin electronic music performance

“La Ceniza,” Ale Acosta, Valeria Castro

“Drum Machine,” Alok

“Pedju Kunumigwe,” Alok, Guarani Nhandewa

“Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Tiësto Remix),” Bizarrap, Shakira – WINNER

“Bambole,” Vikina Featuring Deorro

Best urban/fusion performance

“Nadie Sabe,” Bad Bunny

“Corazon Vacío,” Maria Becerra

“Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58,” Bizarrap Featuring Young Miko

“S91,” Karol G

“Tranky Funky,” Trueno

Best reggaeton performance

“Perro Negro,” Bad Bunny Featuring Feid

“Un Preview,” Bad Bunny

“Triple S,” J Balvin Featuring Jowell & Randy & De La Ghetto

“Byak,” Alvaro Diaz Featuring Rauw Alejandro

“Qlona,” Karol G Featuring Peso Pluma

“Labios Mordidos,” Kali Uchis Featuring Karol G

Best urban music album

Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana, Bad Bunny

Sol María, Eladio Carrión

Sayonara, Álvaro Díaz

Ferxxocalipsis, Feid

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Karol G

El Último Baile, Trueno

Best rap/hip-hop song

“Aprender A Amar,” Pablo Drexler, Alberto Escámez López & Nathy Peluso, songwriters (Nathy Peluso)

“Bendecido,” Eladio Carrión, songwriter (Eladio Carrión)

“Blam Blam,” Al2 El Aldeano & Vico C, songwriters (Vico C Featuring Al2 El Aldeano)

“La Sabia Escuela,” Akapellah, Leonardo Daniel Díaz, Jose Gonzalez Ollarves, Marlon Luis Morales Santana, Luis Jacinto Muñoz Hernandez & Pedro Elias Querales, songwriters (Akapellah Featuring Canserbero & Lil Supa)

“Teléfono Nuevo,” Bad Bunny & Luar La L, songwriters (Bad Bunny Featuring Luar La L)

“Thunder y Lightning,” Bad Bunny & Eladio Carrión, songwriters (Bad Bunny Featuring Eladio Carrión)

Best urban song

“Bonita,” Daddy Yankee, songwriter (Daddy Yankee) – WINNER

“Columbia,” Quevedo, songwriter (Quevedo)

“El Cielo,” Feid, Nicolás Jaña Galleguillos, Gabriel Mora Quintero, Andres David Restrepo Echavarria, Sky Rompiendo & Myke Towers, songwriters (Sky Rompiendo, Feid, Myke Towers)

“La Falda,” Julio Emmanuel Batista Santos, Carlos Alberto Butter Aguila, Orlando J. Cepeda Matos, Ralph Jemar Milln Calderon, Jose Reyes, Myke Towers & Siggy Vazquez Rodriguez, songwriters (Myke Towers)

“Luna,” Feid, songwriters (Feid Featuring Atl Jacob)

“Qlona,” Karol G, Daniel Esteban Gutiérrez, Ovy on the Drums & Peso Pluma, songwriters (Karol G Featuring Peso Pluma)

Best rock album

El Dorado (En Vivo), Aterciopelados

Diáspora Live Vol. 1, La Vida Bohème

Herencia Lebón, David Lebón

Alicia En El Metalverso, Mägo De Oz

Mi Mejor Enemigo, Viniloversus

Best rock song

“Algo Bueno Tenía Que Tener (Bogotá)”, Diamante Eléctrico & Andrés Kenguan, songwriters (Diamante Eléctrico)

“Animal Temporal”, Viniloversus, songwriters (Viniloversus)

“Camaleónica”, Ali Stone, songwriters (Ali Stone)

“No Me Preguntes (Live)”, Jesús Quintero & Draco Rosa, songwriters (Draco Rosa)

“Qué Más Quieres”, Anton Curtis Delost, Shaun Lopez, Kathryn Ostenberg, Monica Velez & The Warning, songwriters (The Warning)

Best pop/rock album

Cuando Ella Me Besó Probé A Dios, Bruses

Jet Love, Conociendo Rusia

Jay De La Cueva, Jay De La Cueva

Reflejos De Lo Eterno, Draco Rosa

Adentro, Francisca Valenzuela

Best pop/rock song

“Acapulco,” Emmanuel Horvilleur, Siddhartha & Rul Velázquez, songwriters (Siddhartha Featuring Emmanuel Horvilleur)

“Afilá,” Ali Stone, songwriter (Ali Stone)

“Blanco y Negro,” Christian Mauricio Aloisio Zavala, Lagos & Elena Rose, songwriters (Lagos Featuring Elena Rose)

“5 Horas Menos,” Conociendo Rusia & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Conociendo Rusia Featuring Natalia Lafourcade)

“Diciembre,” Los Mesoneros, songwriters (Los Mesoneros)

Best alternative music album

Por Cesárea, Dillom

Híper, Hello Seahorse!

Nica, Nicole Horts

Autopoiética, Mon Laferte

Pandora, Ali Stone

Descartable, Wos

Best alternative song

“Cabecear,” J Noa, Jeffrey Peñalva “Trooko” & Skai, songwriters (J Noa)

“Déjalo Ir,” Francisco Rojas & Francisca Valenzuela, songwriters (Francisca Valenzuela)

“El Día Que Perdí Mi Juventud,” Devonté Hynes & Nathy Peluso, songwriters (Nathy Peluso)

“Insomnia,” Goyo, Illmind, Omar Isaiah Lupuku, Don Mills, Carlos Santander & Telly, songwriters (Goyo)

“Lloro,” Nicole Horts, Camilo Velez & Maria Vertiz, songwriters (Nicole Horts)

Best salsa album

Yo Deluxe, Christian Alicea

Muevense, Marc Anthony

Siembra: 45° Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022), Rubén Blades and Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Joyas Que Bailan, Ronald Borjas

Coexistencia, Luis Figueroa

Best cumbia/vallenato album

‘Ta Malo, Silvestre Dangond

De La Uno A La 1000 (Primera Temporada), Omar Geles

Se Agradece, Los Ángeles Azules

Vallenatos Pa Enamorar, Osmar Pérez & Geño Gamez

La Sociedad De La Cumbia (Big Band Live), Puerto Candelaria

Best merengue/bachata album

Radio Güira, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40

Agradecido Live!, Eddy Herrera

Superhéroe Merengue, Magic Juan

Lo Tengo Todo, Oscarito

Llamada Perdida, Prince Royce

Best traditional tropical album

Rodando Por El Mundo, José Alberto “El Canario”

Tengo Algo Que Decirte, Luis Fernando Borjas

Voces De Mi Familia, Alex Cuba

Los Mismos Negros, Yelsy Heredia

A Mis Ancestros, Yeisy Rojas

Best contemporary tropical album

Epílogo: La Clave Del Tiempo, Jeremy Bosch

Cuatro, Camilo

Tropicalia, Fonseca

Monte Adentro, Gusi

La Fiesta, Ilegales

Best tropical song

“Baila y Goza,” Renesito Avich & Rafael “Pollo” Brito, songwriters (Renesito Avich Featuring Rafael “Pollo” Brito)

“Con Dinero y Sin Dinero,” Jorge Luis Chacín, Fonseca & Miguel Yadam González Cárdenas, songwriters (Fonseca & Grupo Niche)

“Hasta Que Aguante El Cuerpo,” Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriters (Dayhan Díaz & Pupy Santiago)

“Llorar Bonito,” Luis Figueroa & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (Luis Figueroa)

“Mambo 23,” Juan Luis Guerra, compositor (Juan Luis Guerra 4.40)

Best singer-songwriter album

Compita Del Destino, El David Aguilar

Scratch De Versos, El Riqué

Pausa, Leonel García

De Magia Imperfecta, Nicolle Horbath

El Abrazo, Rozalén

Best singer-songwriter song

“Antes Que O Mundo Acabe,” Tiago Iorc, songwriter (Tiago Iorc)

“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler, songwriter (Jorge Drexler)

“Entonces,” Rozalén, songwriter (Rozalén)

“García,” Kany García, songwriter (Kany García)

“Luz De Cabeza,” El David Aguilar, songwriter (El David Aguilar)

Best ranchero/mariachi album

Mariachi y Tequila (Deluxe), Majo Aguilar

Que Llueva Tequila, Pepe Aguilar

Te Llevo En La Sangre, Alejandro Fernández

Romances Eternos, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández

Best banda album

Presente, Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Yo Te Extrañaré, Luis Angel “El Flaco”

Diamantes, Chiquis

Best Tejano album

Imperfecto, El Plan

Siempre Gabriella, Gabriella

Ganas (Deluxe), Vilax

Best Norteño album

El Comienzo, Grupo Frontera

Modus Operandi, Intocable

LNDT, Los Nietos de Terán

Te Amaré, Pesado

Terca, Sofi Saar

Best contemporary Mexican music album

Nata Montana, Natanael Cano

Evoluxion, DannyLux

Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, Grupo Frontera

Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, Carín León

Trastornado, Michelle Maciel

Génesis, Peso Pluma

Best regional song

“Aquí Mando Yo,” Héctor Guerrero, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)

“Canción Para Olvidarte,” Mango, Nabález, Chris Zadley & Nicole Zignago, songwriters (Majo Aguilar)

“El Amor De Su Vida,” Edgar Barrera & Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, songwriters (Grupo Frontera, Grupo Firme)

“Por El Contrario,” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz & Elena Rose, songwriters (Becky G Featuring Angela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar)

“Tienes Que Ser Tú,” Salvador Aponte & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (La Energía Norteña)

Best instrumental album

Impronta, Omar Acosta

Claude Bolling Goes Latin – Suite For Flute And Latin Music Ensemble, Carlomagno Araya, Jose Valentino & The Latin Music Ensemble

Capriccio Latino, Alexis Cárdenas

Encontro Das Águas, Yamandu Costa & Armandinho Macêdo

Tembla, Hamilton De Holanda & C4 Trío

Best folk album

Canto y Río, Martina Camargo

C4 Suena a Navidad, C4 Trío

Raíz Nunca Me Fui, Lila Downs, Niña Pastori, Soledad

Paisajes, Ciro Hurtado

Bullerengue y Tonada, Tonada

Best tango album

El Cantor de Tangos, Guillermo Fernández Featuring Cristian Zarate

Tangos Cruzados, Franco Luciani, Fabrizio Mocata

¿Y El Fin Del Amor?, Mariana Mazú

Apiazolado, Diego Schissi Quinteto

Ya Está En El Aire, Ullmann Cuarteto

Best flamenco album

Andenes del Tiempo, Vicente Amigo

Rumberas, Las Migas

Historias De Un Flamenco, Antonio Rey

Best Latin jazz/jazz album

Collab, Hamilton De Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Searching For A Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo), Sammy Figueroa Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola

My Heart Speaks, Ivan Lins

Pra Você, Ilza, Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo

El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2, Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo

Best Christian album (Spanish language)

Necesito De Ti, Jesús Israel

No Yo, Sino Cristo, Majo y Dan

Maverick, Redimi2

Kintsugi, Un Corazón

Tu Iglesia, Marcos Witt

Best Portuguese language Christian album

Ele É Jesus – Ao Vivo, Bruna Karla

Deixa Vir – Vol II (Ao Vivo), Thalles Roberto

In Concert (Ao Vivo), Rosa de Saron

Vida (Ao Vivo), Eli Soares

Temporal, Vocal Livre

Best Portuguese language contemporary pop album

Afrodhit, Iza

Super, Jão

Amaríssima, Melly

Os Garotin De São Gonçalo, Os Garotin

Escândalo Íntimo, Luísa Sonza

Best Portuguese language rock or alternative album

Erasmo Esteves, Erasmo Carlos

No Rastro de Catarina, Cátia de França

Me Chama de Gato Que Eu Sou Sua, Ana Frango Elétrico

Ontem Eu Tinha Certeza (Hoje Eu Tenho Mais), Jovem Dionisio

Lagum Ao Vivo, Lagum

Best Portuguese language urban performance

“Joga Pra Lua,” Anitta Featuring Dennis & Pedro Sampaio

“Cachimbo da Paz 2,” Gabriel O Pensador, Lulu Santos, Xamã

“Da Braba,” Gloria Groove Featuring Ludmilla & Mc Gw

“Carta Aberta,” Mc Cabelinho

“Fé nas Maluca,” Mc Carol, Iza

“La Noche,” Yago Oproprio Featuring Patricio Sid

Best samba/pagode album

Alcione 50 Anos (Ao Vivo), Alcione

Xande Canta Caetano, Xande De Pilares

Iboru, Marcelo D2

Tardezinha Pela Vida Inteira (Ao Vivo), Thiaguinho

Subúrbio (Ao Vivo), Tiee

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) album

D Ao Vivo Maceió, Djavan

Se o Meu Peito Fosse o Mundo, Jota.Pê

Portas (Ao Vivo), Marisa Monte

Outros Cantos, Milton Nascimento, Chitãozinho & Xororó

No Tempo da Intolerância, Elza Soares

Best Sertaneja music album

Boiadeira Internacional (Ao Vivo), Ana Castela

Paraíso Particular (Ao Vivo), Gusttavo Lima

Cintilante (Ao Vivo), Simone Mendes

Raiz Goiânia (Ao Vivo), Lauana Prado

Luan City 2.0 (Ao Vivo), Luan Santana

Best Portuguese language roots album

Mariana e Mestrinho, Mariana Aydar, Mestrinho

Aguidavi do Jêje, Aguidavi Do Jêje, Luizinho Do Jêje

De Norte a Sul, João Gomes

Night Clube Forró Latino (Volume I), Marcelo Jeneci

Faróis do Sertão, Gabriel Sater

Best Portuguese language song

“Alinhamento Milenar,” Jão, Pedro Tófani & Zebu, songwriters (Jão)

“Ata-me,” Junio Barreto, songwriter (Alaíde Costa)

“Chico,” Bruno Caliman, Carolzinha, Douglas Moda, Jenni Mosello & Luísa Sonza, songwriters (Luísa Sonza)

“Esperança,” Criolo, Dino D’Santiago, Amaro Freitas & Nave, songwriters (Criolo, Dino D’Santiago, Amaro Freitas)

“Ouro Marrom,” Jota.Pê, songwriter (Jota.Pê)

Best Latin children’s album

Navidad de Norte a Sur: Cantoalegre Big Band (En vivo), Cantoalegre, Orquesta La Pascasia

Cantemos Juntos, Claraluna

¡A Cantar!, Danilo & Chapis

Dun Dun Dara, Payasitas Nifu Nifa

Todos Podemos Cantar 2024, Todos Podemos Cantar

Best classical album

Aire, Aire… No Puedo Respirar, Ricardo Jaramillo, director; Ricardo Jaramillo, Jefferson Rosas & Marcela Zorro, producers

Credo For Orchestra, Choir And Five Soloists, Iván Cardozo, Fernando Escalona, Claudio González, Jhoxiris Medina & Grace Terán; Christian Vásquez, director; Maria Beatriz Cárdenas, Eugenio Carreño & Eduardo Martínez Planas, producers (Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela, Coro Nacional Simón Bolívar)

Fandango, Anne Akiko Meyers & Gustavo Castillo; Gustavo Dudamel, director; Dmitry Lipay, producers (Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Fantasies of Buenos Aires, Lincoln Trio; Daniel Binelli & Ted Viviani, producers

The Latin Rites, Josep Vicent, director; Fernando Arias, producers (Adda Simfònica Alicante)

Best classical contemporary composition

“Caribbean Berceuse,” Paquito D’Rivera, composer (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Paquito D’Rivera, North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro Corporon (director))

“Fandango,” Arturo Márquez, composer (Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, Anne Akiko Meyers)

“La Minerva – III. Himno A La Mujer,” Juan Pablo Contreras, composer (Juan Pablo Contreras, Orquesta Latino Mexicana, Angélica Olivo)

“Meditation No.1,” Julien Labro, composer (Takács Quartet, Julien Labro)

“Sueño Austral,” Daniel Freiberg, composer (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Freiburger Blasorchester, Miguel Etchegoncelay & Daniel Freiberg)

Best arrangement

“Sueño Austral,” Daniel Freiberg, arranger (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Freiburger Blasorchester, Miguel Etchegoncelay & Daniel Freiberg)

“Night In Tunisia,” Hilario Durán, arranger (Hilario Durán And His Latin Jazz Big Band Featuring Paquito D’Rivera)

“Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día,” Julio Reyes Copello, arranger (Ricky Martin, Christian Nodal)

“Linha de Passe,” Nailor Proveta, arranger (Orquestra Jazz De Matosinhos, Gabi Guedes, Kiko Freitas)

“Rapsodia Aérea,” Andrés Soto, arranger (Andrés Soto, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Costa Rica, Carl St. Clair)

Best recording package

En Vivo – 100 Años de Azúcar, Nelson Albareda, Sebastian Aristizabal, Kemelly Figueroa-Mouriz, Omer Pardillo-Cid & Albertico Rodríguez, art directors (Celia Cruz)

Figurantes, Boa Mistura, art director (Vetusta Morla)

Karma, Carlos Ortiz, art director (Diana Burco)

Realismo Mágico, Carlos Sadness, art director (Carlos Sadness)

Tekoá, Leonardo Macias, art director (Jair Oliveira)

Songwriter of the year

Edgar Barrera – WINNER

Yoel Henríquez

Manuel Lorente Freire

Horacio Palencia

Pablo Preciado

Best engineered album

Analu, Tó Brandileone, engineers; Daniel Musy, mixer; André Dias, mastering engineer (Analu Sampaio)

Era Uma Vez, Pedro Peixoto & Matheus Stiirmer, engineers; Pedro Peixoto, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Mobi Colombo)

Os Garotin De São Gonçalo, Uiliam Pimenta, Julio Raposo & Pepê Santos, engineers; Bernardo Martins, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Os Garotin)

Quem É Ela?, Túlio Airold, Alex Dos Reis Silva & Gianlucca Pernechele Azevedo, engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Mariana Nolasco)

Se o Meu Peito Fosse o Mundo, Thiago Baggio, Will Bone, Leonardo Emocija, Rodrigo Lemos & Felipe Vassão, engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Jota.Pê)

Producer of the year

Edgar Barrera

Eduardo Cabra

Nico Cotton

Juan Luis Guerra, Janina Rosado

Julio Reyes Copello

Best short form music video

“Ale Ale,” Marc Anthony; Carlos Pérez, director; Joanna Egozcue, producer

“Baticano,” Bad Bunny; Stillz, director

“Oliveira Dos Cen Anos,” C. Tangana; C. Tangana, director

“Sálvanos,” Leonel García; Nuno Gomes, director; Nuno Gomes, producer

“Glock,” Mau y Ricky; Daniel Duran, director; Alegna Espinoza & Maricel Zambrano, producers

“313,” Residente Featuring Penélope Cruz & Silvia Pérez Cruz; Residente, director; Carolina Wolf, producer

Best long form music video

Beautiful Humans Vol 1. Documental, Alemor; Wismer Jimenez, director; Alemor & Wismer Jimenez, producers

Meu Karma, Jovem Mk; Kaique Alves, Gabriel Avelar & Beto Galloni, directors; Rodrigo Castello, Mariê Nunes & Eduardo Saraiva, producers

Hotel Caracas, Mau y Ricky; Daniel Duran, director; Alegna Espinoza & Maricel Zambrano, producers

Grasa (Album Long Form), Nathy Peluso; Agustín Puente, director

Nacimos Llorando, Rubio; Fernando Cattori, director; Luis Betances, Fernando Cattori, Josep Pardo, Jaume Rigual, Ana Laura Solis, Aura Solis & Joe Solis, producers

For the last few months, Majo Aguilar has been busy working on new music, a tour and partnerships like her team-up with Smirnoff ICE — and it’s only going to get busier in the coming months.

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“A new song will be released every month, and by April, the complete album will be out,” the singer told Billboard of her next studio album, Mariachi Tumbado. A cover of Belanova’s 2003 single “Aún Así Te Vas” dropped in late September and serves as the collection’s lead single, but it just so happens to be a Mariachi Tumbado version. “It’s mariachi music interpreted in the traditional way, but with the addition of laying down instruments. It’s experimental, and I’m really happy with it because it took months of work to make it sound authentic and heartfelt. I’m excited to share something that I love creating so much.”

In addition to the monthly appetizers of music, Aguilar is currently on the road and up for two nominations at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a recognition that she called “a tremendous source of pride.” Among her nominations include Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album for Mariachi y Tequila (Deluxe) and Best Regional Mexican Song for “Canción Para Olvidarte.”

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“It’s the community of artists, composers, arrangers, and engineers who are supporting your project and taking notice of it. Honestly, sometimes I don’t even think about it. For me, the nomination itself is already the ultimate award,” she explained. “Plus, I’m nominated alongside great artists like Mariachi Sol de México, mi tío Pepe [Aguilar] and Alejandro Fernández. So, if I win, it’ll be absolutely crazy. But definitely, for me — and I mean this from the bottom of my heart — having the nomination is a tremendous award, isn’t it?”

Just a few weeks back, she also delivered a show-stopping performance as part of the 35-year celebration of Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami. The Billboard En Vivo concert event was sponsored by Smirnoff ICE and arrived on the heels of her partnership with the brand. The team-up also saw her shine a spotlight on her culture in an accompanying “Cultura a Tu Manera” video series.

“For me, it was a very important and special collaboration because I think culture gives us roots. Culture gives us a sense of belonging. Latinos in the world always yearn for our culture and we like to feel connected to it,” Aguilar explained of the three-part video series. “We want to feel that there are many people around us who also connect with our culture. Food, music and style are key pieces of a culture that show who we are and where we come from. So, I felt that this was a very intimate campaign, and I really enjoyed doing it.”

Click here for more on Aguilar’s participation, including her appearance on The Legacies panel, during Billboard Latin Music Week!

The Latin music community will shine its brightest light on Carlos Vives, who has been honored as the 2024 Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy. During the prestigious gala on Wednesday (Nov. 13) at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the beloved Colombian superstar’s immense contributions to the music industry and his tireless humanitarian efforts, such as Tras La Perla, the Rio Grande Music School and others will be recognized.

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“It’s still surprising to me,” Vives told Billboard Español in May. “It’s like a message that the Academy gives at the end because 32 years ago, I chose a path [that was unconventional]. To be successful, to be commercial, there was one way. This other path that’s cultural or has to do with your identity, that doesn’t work, [they would say].”

Winner of 18 Latin Grammys and two Grammys, Carlos Vives is a pioneer of vallenato-pop fusion that has captivated audiences around the world. Over more than three decades, the Santa Marta singer-songwriter has produced hits such as “Fruta Fresca,” “Como Tú” and “Volví a Nacer,” among many others. These timeless songs not only reached No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, but have also played a crucial role in elevating Colombian popular culture to the world stage.

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“Carlos Vives is one of the most prolific and beloved artists of our time, whose commitment to Latin music and support for the new generations truly personifies the values of our Academy,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, in a previous press release. “We honor him as our Person of the Year for his vast contributions to our musical heritage and for his many philanthropic initiatives.”

His 2023 album, Escalona: Nunca Se Había Grabado Así, earned Vives his 18th Latin Grammy when it was crowned best cumbia/vallenato album.

On Wednesday, the eve of the 25th annual Latin Grammy Awards, heartfelt odes are expected from fellow musicians who will pay tribute to Vives’ impact on Latin music by performing versions of his songs. The event will also highlight his work beyond music, including his dedication to social causes and cultural preservation.

Stay tuned as we bring you updates — including performances, speeches and exclusive insights — directly from tonight’s ceremony.

The negative response to the song “+57” by Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma, Feid, Blessd, Ryan Castro and DFZM has led to a lyric change on YouTube, where, in the video, they now sing “a hot mama since she was 18” instead of “14.”
Although it’s unclear who requested the update, the change on the video streaming platform appeared on Wednesday (Nov. 13), after the controversy over the lyrics reached the Colombian Congress, where a group of politicians asked the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) to summon the authors of the song for a training on the problem of sexual violence in the country.

At press time, the song’s lyrics have not been updated on Spotify or Apple Music. Billboard has also reached out to YouTube for comment.

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According to local newspaper El Tiempo, congresswomen Sonia Bernal (Pacto Histórico) and Karina Espinosa (Partido Liberal) criticized the reggaeton song for lyrics that they consider sexualizing minors (one verse mentions a woman who has been a “mamacita” since she was 14 years old), and even announced that they will present a bill called “decent lyrics,” with which they seek sanctions for those who write songs with explicit content that could be interpreted as a violent reference against women and girls.

Since its release Nov. 7, the track has received a barrage of criticism. Rolling Stone En Español published an article titled “The Disaster of +’57′,” which Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared on his X account expressing that “it’s OK to have a cultural debate.” And the ICBF issued a statement saying that the song “reinforces the sexualization of childhood in our country” and that it “does not contribute to our fight against the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.”

On Monday (Nov. 11), Karol gave a lengthy response to the criticism and apologized, saying, “I still have a lot to learn.”

“+57,” whose title is the international phone code for Colombia, was produced by hitmaker Ovy on the Drums and written by all of the aforementioned artists along with Keityn and newcomer DFZM. The name of the song, and the union of these superstars, had caused anticipation among fans, who were anticipating a new reggaeton anthem for Colombia.

See the original lyrics to “+57” translated to English below:

Colombia, gangO-O-Ovy on the DrumsWhoa

She told her boyfriend that she was going to sleep now.But her friend damaged her mind12:30 and she started putting on makeupSaid she’d arrive in 20She turned off her cell phone to avoid getting caughtThe baby is bad, but smart, yeah

And although that baby has an ownerShe goes out whenever she wantsThe weed is starting to workAnd she was twerking that drunkennessPass the drinks mouth to mouthShe rolls it up and turns it onAnd if they ask her if she has a boyfriend, it depends” (wow)

What we have here is exotic, pills, aguardiente, HpnotiqA chill party, I offer you somethingDrinking, you’re dangerous, they’re not going to catch you

A hot mama since she was 14She enters the disco and you feel the energyMami, I’ll take these shots for youThat, back there, is huge, delicate, pick it up, let it hold

Hot mama since she was 14She enters the disco and you feel the energyMami, I’ll take these shots for youThere is a lot of load below, there is no room for your butt in the car

She has all the codes (oh)Listens to 2Pac and that ass is notoriousI pour the Oreo cream on her abdomen (nasty)To spend it at the strip clubThey don’t even put her on the cover of Q’hubo

Big ass, big ass (awo)Machine shorts so that all that is noticed (tra-tra)I say all the right things so he takes his clothes off

I save your PIN on the BlackBerryIf she has a hit, i’m the remixThat little mouth, to give it some kisses (aha)I called her so that boom, so that boom (yeah)

And although that baby has an ownerShe goes out whenever she wants (ah-ah-ah)The weed is starting to workAnd she was twerking that drunkennessPass the drinks mouth to mouthShe rolls it up and turns it onAnd if they ask her if she has a boyfriend, it depends.

The ass is hers and, therefore, it turns on (Zaga!)She knows who she deals withHe seems innocent, those little eyes lieAnd the kitten has it, it depends

Sucking hottie, mamacita, she’s easy (hey)At the disco she is never in the chair (no)For good luck, yellow thongPrettified in case someone catches her

Sucking hottie, mamacita, esa grillaAt the disco she is never in the chairFor good luck, yellow thongPrettified in case someone catches her

Hat on, conceited (does she know?)So that it turns out great for you (ha, ha)That smile on her little mouth confirmsThat little ass of yours is mine with a seal and signatureIf the boyfriend is late, apply the same to him (ha ha)

Because I’ll break itAnd that guy next to me is a mere foolIf the firecracker is too crazy, I’ll ride itBecause in Medallo I’m like Drake in Toronto

Da-da-da-give me location, give me time and I’ll get to youShe looks at me and I give it all to her, she doesn’t want a weddingShe says to eat quietly and eat blindSex has a code, money beats pretty

She has her thing, she doesn’t want to play (ah-ah-ah)She wants to stay with meThe real deal is talking to me, you’re playing FederballIt’s 11:00 PM, take that ass out for a walk

Break, break, break and give it everything, ma, don’t let anyone stop youOrder one from Ovy on the Drums, the ‘boyfriend’ is not worth itAt the disco, marijuana, drink and pullYour boyfriend, the funny one, let him stop and get off

Wants to feel like a womanThere is no drink that is worth it, there is no positive energy that comes out to herShe wants to feel that she is beautiful again (ha ha, do you know, my love?)

And although that baby has an ownerShe goes out whenever she wants (she wants)The weed is working and she is twerking that drunknessPass the drinks mouth to mouth (mouth)She rolls it up (rolls it up), and turns it onAnd if they ask her if she has a boyfriend, it depends, yah

Karol G-G, La Bichota (yeah)Feid, FERXXO (wow) Let’s goMaluma, Don Juan, yeahBlessed, do you know?

Awo (pu-pu-pum), Ryan CastroDF, Latino gang, gangColombia gang-gangJ Balvin, man, manLet’s go, yeah (baby)

Ovy on the DrumsOvy on the drums, mami, mami, mamiKeityn, in the spotlightColombia gang-gang, yeahOh, Hail MaryHa, how cool

Anthem Entertainment has acquired a “wide” selection of songs from Darell‘s catalog, the company tells Billboard. Included in the deal is the urbano superstar’s star-studded “Te Boté (Remix)” with Casper Mágico, Nio García, Nicky Jam, Ozuna & Bad Bunny, which peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018 and ruled the Hot Latin Songs chart for 14 weeks.
Additional Darell songs that are part of the acquisition include “Otro Trago” with Sech and “Asesina” with Brytiago, along with tracks featuring Jennifer Lopez, Rauw Alejandro, J Balvin and more.

The Darell catalog acquisition further boosts Anthem’s presence in the Latin music space. The indie music company’s publishing catalog also includes an array of hits by Latin acts such as Pitbull, Karol G, Farruko, Camilo and Ricky Martin.

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Also on Wednesday (Nov. 13), Anthem also announced that industry veteran Victor Mijares has been appointed as the company’s first vp of Latin music and will “work closely” with Anthem’s acquisitions team to “source and evaluate investment opportunities in the Latin market,” according to a press release.

“We are excited to welcome Victor as Anthem’s first-ever Vice President of Latin Music,” Anthem CEO Jason Klein said in a statement. “With his deep expertise in Latin music and culture, alongside his extensive industry experience, Victor will play a crucial role as we expand our presence in this vibrant and rapidly growing market. Under Victor’s leadership, Anthem’s acquisition of this extraordinary catalog of songs from Darell is a significant step in our strategy to invest in exceptional Latin music, further diversifying and enriching our already impressive catalog of songs.”

“I am honored and thrilled to have joined Jason Klein’s outstanding team and to contribute to Anthem’s Entertainment’s continuing success,” Mijares added. “I believe that the potential to grow our business in the Latin sector is open-ended. We have the passion, commitment, and resources to shape exciting opportunities for our partners. The acquisition of a large portion of Darell’s catalog is a very important step for us as a company as well as for the Canadian music industry. We are delighted to add Darell’s masterful works to our growing repertoire.”

Darell was represented in the deal by Angie Martinez, Esq., Denny Marte at MPA Advisors, LLC and Eddy Perdomo at EPM Entertainment.

JENNI, the new ViX original film inspired in the life of the late superstar Jenni Rivera, will premiere on ViX and select theaters in the U.S. and Mexico on December 6, the Spanish-language streaming service announced today (Nov. 13) in a press release including the first trailer of the film.

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Starring Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot, Gentefied) as the iconic Mexican-American banda singer, the movie follows Rivera from her humble beginnings in her hometown of Long Beach, California, to her rise as one of the most famous female regional Mexican artists, and the last days before her tragic and unexpected death.

“JENNI also shows the struggles that she endured in her personal life and how she became the artist fans all know and love today, and how she persevered and found strength from within,” adds the press release. “This story of resilience and bravery shows the building blocks of what made Jenni Rivera who she was and the remarkable legacy she left behind.”

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The trailer starts with Gonzalez — who also sings and is credited as executive producer — performing Rivera’s early song “La Chacalosa” at a night club. “My life ain’t no fairy tale,” she’s heard saying while the song continues in the background and a collage of scenes shows Jenni’s struggles with teenage pregnancy, domestic violence and stumbles with the law, but also her ascend to stardom and role as the proud mother of five.

Rivera paved the way for women in Música Mexicana, a genre that to this day is dominated by male artists. Her anthemic songs, including “La Gran Señora” and “Inolvidable,” offered empowering lyrics and became a source of inspiration for women everywhere.

Known as “La Diva de la Banda,” she was the single most successful woman in regional Mexican music and on the Billboard Latin charts when she tragically died in a plane crash in 2012 at the age of 43. Among other achievements, she entered more than 30 songs on Regional Mexican Airplay, including 15 top 10s and her No. 1 hit “De Contrabando.” On Hot Latin Songs chart, she placed a total of 25 songs. La Misma Gran Señora gave her her third No. 1 on Top Latin Albums in December 2012, ruling for eight weeks and becoming her longest charting title, remaining on the tally for 73 weeks.

JENNI‘s cast includes Manuel Uriza as Pedro Rivera, Jenni’s father and Regional Mexican entrepreneur; Cinthya Carmona as her oldest daughter, singer Chiquis Rivera; and Jero Medina and Miguel Angel Garcia as Trino Marín, Jenni’s first husband and father of her three oldest children, at different stages in his life.  Gabriela Reynoso plays Jenni’s mother, Rosa Saavedra; J.R. Villarreal plays Juan “Cinco” Lopez, Jenni’s late second husband; and newcomer Tatiana Alicia Beltrán portrays the young Jenni Rivera.  

JENNI was produced by Javier Chapa and Phillip Braun of Mucho Mas Media and Alec Meachem from De Line Pictures, under the direction of Gigi Saul Guerrero with a screenplay by Shane McKenzie and Kate Lanier.

Watch JENNI‘s official first trailer below:

Now in its third year, the Latin Grammy’s Best New Artist Showcase raised the bar for emerging talent, delivering a spectacular evening on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Miami Beach’s Faena Forum. Hosted by Catalina García of Monsieur Periné, the event spotlighted this year’s contenders for the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards best new artist category, each proving why they deserved their place on this prestigious platform.

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The event featured a star-studded lineup of nominees, each bringing their own flavor to the stage: Agris, Kevin Aguilar, Darumas, Nicolle Horbath, Cacá Magalhães, Os Garotin, Íñigo Quintero, Sofi Saar, and Ela Taubert.

The performances spanned a gamut of genres and styles. Many artists — who each had the opportunity to sing two songs — chose to cover iconic renditions, a move that, while risky, paid off in some cases by highlighting their vocal prowess and interpretive skills. 

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Kany García, who won the best new artist title in 2008, introduced Monterrey’s Sofi Saar, who captivated the audience with her “popteño” swagger, reflecting a much-needed female perspective in the genre. Her performance included her exciting original work followed by a cover of Selena’s “Si Una Vez,” a personal favorite of mine by the late Tejana legend.

Spanish sensation Íñigo Quintero, who previously topped the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, delivered a poignant performance with his trademark soft piano balladry. Brazil’s Cacá Magalhães and Mexico’s Agris both left strong impressions with their potent singing abilities — the latter artist sang the timeless hit “Paloma Negra” with a haunting but thrilling vocal quality.

US-based trio Darumas — comprising Aldana Aguirre, Ceci León and Vedala Vilmond who hail from Argentina, Cuba, and Haiti, respecively — kicked off with their mix of old-school funk, rock-infused R&B, and a dash of riot grrrl attitude. However, one of the standout moments of the show was when they impeccably sang one of the hardest songs to sing by the legendary Whitney Houston, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Ceci Leon, Vedala Vilmond and Aldana Aguirre from the band DARUMAS performs during the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards – 2024 Best New Artist Showcase and CPI on November 12, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

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Hands down, a highlight of the night was Os Garotin’s performance. Composed of Anchietx, Cupertino and Leo Guima, the trio from Rio de Janeiro’s São Gonçalo amped up the vibe with their infectuous mix of funk, soul, and rap, which got the crowd to their feet and received a standing ovation. Their dance moves were also contagious which kept all eyes glued to them.

Though Barranquilla’s Nicolle Horbath delivered a competent rendition of 2024’s Person of the Year Carlos Vives’ “Fruta Fresca,” it was a relatively safe choice that nonetheless succeeded in engaging the audience. Missing in action was Mexico’s experimental rock troupe Latin Mafia — a personal disappointment, as they are one of my favorite emerging stars of the year — although an introductory video managed to cover their absence somewhat.

The showcase closed on a high note with the youngest nominee, 13-year-old Kevin Aguilar, whose old-soul voice and invigorating performance belied his young age. Accompanied by an accordion, he delivered an impassioned performance of the corrido “Cuando Te Cambian Por Alguien,” evoking comparisons to a young Christian Nodal at the onset of his career.

In an exhilarating turn, Aguilar then shifted gears to perform Luis Miguel’s “La Incondicional,” infused with a polka-styled norteña beat. His execution was flawless, hitting each note with precision and intensity that captivated and left the audience in awe, confirming his status as a standout performer of the night.

Kevin Aguilar performs during the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards – 2024 Best New Artist Showcase and CPI on November 12, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

Esteemed past winners and nominees such as Tiago Iorc, Joaquina, Juliana, Manuel Medrano, Nella, Mau y Ricky, and Nicole Zignago also graced the event as presenters of this year’s nominees. 

In the words of the Latin Recording Academy’s CEO, Manuel Abud: “The best new artist category is very special for us, because it is a reflection of the mission of The Latin Recording Academy, to support and promote new talent and open doors for them,” he said from the stage. “The guys are surely going to have several nominations and surely many awards, but nominated for best new artist, just this once. That makes it a very special moment and it’s also one in which we can influence and positively affect the artist’s life in a unique way. It is a turning point in their careers.”

Each performance echoed Abud’s sentiments during an evening that not only celebrated the current crop of new talent but also set a high standard for Latin music’s blooming future.