Marco Antonio Solís named 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of The Year™

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Marco Antonio Solís named 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of The Year™

Latin GRAMMYs/Apr 26, 2022 - 02:00 PM

The annual tribute gala benefits the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®

MIAMI (APRIL 26, 2022) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced that five-time Latin GRAMMY® -winner and six-time GRAMMY®-nominee, composer, arranger, producer, musician, and artistic director, Marco Antonio Solís will be the 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

Solís will be honored for his more than four-decade career as a multifaceted performer and one of Mexico’s most successful artists of all time. His dedication to his musical roots has made him a true ambassador of Latin music around the world, endearing him to the legions of fans who have been moved by his songs. Solís is one of the most respected musicians of his generation—generous with his talents by composing and producing for other performers—as well as an ardent supporter of up-and-coming talent.

"Marco Antonio Solís is a living legend and one of the most emblematic figures in Latin music," said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "He continues to break down generational barriers through his poignant lyrics which move millions of people and inspire greater acceptance and understanding. For this we are honored to bestow him with the 2022 Latin Academy Person of the Year distinction."

Meanwhile, the Mexican singer said, "I am very moved and grateful to The Latin Recording Academy for this special distinction that means so much to me professionally and personally. I would like to share this sentiment with everyone who has inspired me, and with those who I may have inspired as well to be able to occupy this place that the public has made me deserving of through this blessing called music. Thank you to everyone who has been witnesses to my journey, from my beginnings to the present day, and who are in some way also part of this important achievement. Thank you to The Latin Academy for undertaking the task of following my career and considering me among the greats that have left a mark in the world of music. Thank you to my family for the motivation that they ignite in me to always continue to excel, and thank you to the support of my loyal audiences for making this reality possible which fills my heart with pride, love and joy. Thank you to God the Father for always being present within Me."

"El Buki" was born in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, and his love of music was sparked at an early age when he would watch his father sing and play the guitar. He began performing with his cousin, Joel Solís, as Dueto Solís, and got his big break in the mid-1970s when they formed Los Bukis, which would establish Marco Antonio as a talented singer-songwriter within the group. During the next two decades, Solís also became known within the industry for his work as a composer, arranger and producer, collaborating with prominent artists such as Rocío Dúrcal, Raphael and Lucero.  

In 1996, Solís launched his solo career and his more than 16 albums since then have broken sales records and reached top-ten lists in Latin America, the United States and Spain, spanning successful world tours with Marc Anthony, Laura Pausini and Alejandro Fernández, among others. Solís is a prolific performer who delights audiences onstage and inspires his peers. His musical legacy transcends genres and continues to influence other musicians; many of his popular songs have been performed by more than 120 artists including Juan Luis Guerra, Maná, Mon Laferte and Luis Fonsi.

Beyond the stage, his hit song "Si No Te Hubieras Ido" was featured on the soundtrack to the Oscar-nominated film Y Tu Mamá También, and he voiced the character of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Spanish-language version of the Disney/Pixar film Coco. His business endeavors have also generated new jobs and growth for thousands of families. Solís is currently the subject of a career-spanning exhibit, Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís, at the GRAMMY Museum®’s permanent Latin Music Gallery.

Solís will be celebrated at a special star-studded gala featuring a heartfelt tribute concert, including renditions of his renowned repertoire performed by an impressive array of notable artists and friends. Details of the coveted event and the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will be announced at a later date.

The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year recognizes musicians of Ibero-American heritage and honors their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts. The past honorees are Rubén Blades (2021), Juanes (2019), Maná (2018), Alejandro Sanz (2017), Marc Anthony (2016), Roberto Carlos (2015), Joan Manuel Serrat (2014), Miguel Bosé (2013), Caetano Veloso (2012), Shakira (2011), Plácido Domingo (2010), Juan Gabriel (2009), Gloria Estefan (2008), Juan Luis Guerra (2007), Ricky Martin (2006), José José (2005), Carlos Santana (2004), Gilberto Gil (2003), Vicente Fernández (2002), Julio Iglesias (2001) and Emilio Estefan (2000).

Net proceeds from the Latin Academy Person of the Year gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2014 to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world’s culture. The Foundation provides college scholarships, educational programs and grants for the research and preservation of its rich musical legacy and heritage, and to date has donated more than $6.5 million with the support of Latin Recording Academy members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information, or to make a donation, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.comAmazon Smile or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Twitter and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook

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Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar, Álvaro Díaz, Tiago Iorc, Joe Jonas, Jon Bon Jovi, Quevedo, Residente, Myke Towers, Trueno And The Warning To Participate In The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar, Álvaro Díaz, Tiago Iorc, Joe Jonas, Jon Bon Jovi, Quevedo, Residente, Myke Towers, Trueno And The Warning To Participate In The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Nov 04, 2024 - 03:00 PM

Special appearance by DJ Khaled

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on

Thursday, Nov. 14

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 4, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional performers for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, featuring current nominees Ángela Aguilar, Álvaro Díaz, Tiago Iorc, Quevedo, Residente, Myke Towers, Trueno and The Warning, along with previous nominee Leonardo Aguilar, GRAMMY®-winning artist Jon Bon Jovi, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Joe Jonas. Also, DJ Khaled will have a special appearance.

Ángela Aguilar is nominated for Album Of The Year and Álvaro Díaz earned two nominations for Best Reggaeton Performance and Best Urban Music Album. Tiago Iorc scored a nomination for Best Singer-Songwriter Song, while Quevedo is nominated for Best Urban Song. Residente earned three nominations including Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year. Myke Towers has two nominations in the Best Urban Song category. Trueno is nominated for Best Urban Fusion/Performance and Best Urban Music Album, and The Warning are nominated for Best Rock Song.

Previously announced performers include current nominees Anitta, Edgar Barrera, Becky G, David Bisbal, Eladio Carrión, DARUMAS, Emilia, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Fonsi, Leonel García, Grupo Frontera, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Danny Ocean, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Carlos Rivera, Elena Rose, Ela Taubert and Kali Uchis, as well as the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Carlos Vives, and previous nominees Pitbull and Reik.

 

The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

 

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Hosted by Latin GRAMMY® nominees María Becerra, Juliana and Luísa Sonza, the ceremony will feature performances by Ale Acosta, Alok, Valeria Castro, Deorro, Fonseca, Leonel García, Grupo Niche, Draco Rosa, Rozalén and Vikina.

 

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit
LatinGRAMMY.com.

 

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Ale Acosta, Alok, Valeria Castro, Deorro, Fonseca, Leonel García, Grupo Niche, Draco Rosa, Rozalén And Vikina To Perform At The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®

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Ale Acosta, Alok, Valeria Castro, Deorro, Fonseca, Leonel García, Grupo Niche, Draco Rosa, Rozalén And Vikina To Perform At The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 31, 2024 - 02:30 PM

María Becerra, Juliana and Luísa Sonza join as hosts

 

The Official Latin GRAMMY® Party will follow at the Kaseya Center

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MIAMI (OCTOBER 31, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced performers and hosts for its Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, taking place on Thursday, November 14, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and streaming live across all Latin Academy platforms beginning at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT.

 

Hosted by Latin GRAMMY® nominees María Becerra, Juliana and Luísa Sonza, the Latin GRAMMY Premiere will feature performances by Ale Acosta and Valeria Castro (Best Latin Electronic Music Performance), Alok (Best Latin Electronic Music Performance), Fonseca (Record Of The Year, Best Contemporary Tropical Album & Best Tropical Song), Leonel García (Best Singer-Songwriter Album & Best Short Form Music Video), Grupo Niche (Record Of The Year), Draco Rosa (Best Rock Song & Best Pop/Rock Album), Rozalén (Best Singer-Songwriter Album & Best Singer-Songwriter Song), and Vikina and Deorro (Best Latin Electronic Music Performance).

 

“I’m excited to kick off The Biggest Night in Latin Music® with our Latin GRAMMY Premiere,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “With an amazing lineup of performers, we will reveal the winners in 50 of 58 Latin GRAMMY categories, showcasing the diversity of our community of creators throughout Ibero-America.”

 

Grecia Medina and Macarena Moreno will serve as co-executive producers of the event, working under the direction of The Latin Recording Academy’s production team led by Ayleen Figueras.

 

Following the Latin GRAMMY Premiere, and prior to the telecast, guests will enjoy the Official Latin GRAMMY Party at 601 Terrace at the Kaseya Center, sponsored by Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, American Airlines, Junta de Andalucía, Bulova, Espolòn® Tequila, Gary Nader Art Centre, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Mastercard, Rums of Puerto Rico, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Verizon Wireless.

 

The telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

 

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit
LatinGRAMMY.com.

 

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Anitta, Edgar Barrera, Becky G, Eladio Carrión, DARUMAS, Emilia, Leonel García, Grupo Frontera, Danny Ocean, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Pitbull, Reik, Carlos Rivera And Kali Uchis Join The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Anitta, Edgar Barrera, Becky G, Eladio Carrión, DARUMAS, Emilia, Leonel García, Grupo Frontera, Danny Ocean, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Pitbull, Reik, Carlos Rivera And Kali Uchis Join The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 29, 2024 - 01:00 PM

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on

Thursday, Nov. 14 

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MIAMI, FL (OCTOBER 29, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional performers for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which include current nominees Anitta, Edgar Barrera, Becky G, Eladio Carrión, DARUMAS, Emilia, Leonel García, Grupo Frontera, Danny Ocean, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Carlos Rivera and Kali Uchis, as well as previous nominees Pitbull and Reik.

 

Anitta is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance. Edgar Barrera earned nine nominations including Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year, and Becky G received a nomination for Best Regional Song. Eladio Carrión has three nods including Best Urban Music Album. Both DARUMAS and Emilia are first-time nominees for Best New Artist and Best Vocal Pop Album, respectively. Leonel García is up for Best Singer-Songwriter Album and Best Short Form Music Video. Grupo Frontera also scored their first nominations for Best Norteño Album and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. Danny Ocean has two nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Song. Sílvia Pérez Cruz earned two nods for Song of the Year and Best Short Form Music Video. Carlos Rivera is nominated for Best Pop Song, while Kali Uchis garnered four nominations including Record of the Year.

 

Pitbull is a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner, and Reik is a Latin GRAMMY winning group.

 

Previously announced performers included current nominees David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Elena Rose and Ela Taubert, as well as the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Carlos Vives.

 

The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

 

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY moments will be announced at a later date.

 

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

 

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit
LatinGRAMMY.com.

 

ABOUT TELEVISAUNIVISION:

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

 

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David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Elena Rose, Ela Taubert And Carlos Vives To Perform At The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Elena Rose, Ela Taubert And Carlos Vives To Perform At The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 21, 2024 - 12:30 AM

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on

Thursday, Nov. 14

 

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MIAMI (OCTOBER 20, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® has announced its first roster of performers for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. The lineup includes current nominees David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Elena Rose and Ela Taubert, as well as the 2024 Person of the Year honoree Carlos Vives.

 

For this year’s Latin GRAMMYs®, David Bisbal earned a nomination for Best Pop Song, while Alejandro Fernández scored a nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. Luis Fonsi received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, and Juan Luis Guerra earned five nominations including Record of the Year, Best Tropical Song, Album of the Year, Best Merengue/Bachata Album and Producer of the Year. Carín León garnered four nominations including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, as well as two nods for his LP Boca Chueca, Vol. 1: Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. Elena Rose nabbed three nominations for Song of the Year, Best Pop/Rock Song and Best Regional Song, while Ela Taubert was nominated for Best New Artist. Also set to perform is the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ honoree, Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner Carlos Vives, who will be recognized for his more than three-decade career as a multifaceted singer and composer at a special star-studded gala the previous evening.

 

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs, the show returns to Miami where The Latin Academy’s journey commenced and its headquarters remain. This is the third time that the Latin GRAMMYs will be held in Miami; the first was in 2003 and the second in 2020 when the show was closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

 

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY moments will be announced soon.

 

This year, The Latin Academy has launched a Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel to connect with Latin music fans directly on WhatsApp. Fans can follow the channel to get exclusive access to artist news, behind-the-scenes coverage of the Latin GRAMMYs and special reveals leading up to the show. 

 

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

 

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit
LatinGRAMMY.com.

 

ABOUT TELEVISAUNIVISION:

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

 

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