Hosted by Jaime Camil and Roselyn Sánchez, The Biggest Night in Latin Music® Airs Live on the Univision Network Nov. 16 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central)

MIAMI (Oct. 30, 2017) — The Latin Recording Academy® today announced the first round of artists scheduled to perform at the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes current nominees J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Flor De Toloache, Luis Fonsi, Juanes, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Maluma, Residente, and Sofía Reyes; 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ Alejandro Sanz; as well as guest performances by Steve Aoki, Alessia Cara, Logic and French Montana.

Mexican actor and singer Jaime Camil will host The Biggest Night in Latin Music® along with Puerto Rican singer/songwriter and actress Roselyn Sánchez live on the Univision Network Nov. 16 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A limited number of tickets for the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are still available for purchase through www.axs.com.

Urban artist Residente leads with nine nominations including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year, among others. Singer/songwriter Maluma has seven nominations including three for Record Of The Year, and two for Song Of The Year, followed by Juanes and Mon Laferte with five nominations each. Pop-rock singer and songwriter, Natalia Lafourcade and singer/songwriter Luis Fonsi follow with four nominations each, and are both vying for the Song Of The Year Award. In addition, J Balvin has two nominations, Best Urban Song, and Best Urban Fusion/Performance with Bad Bunny, Flor De Toloache is nominated for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album and Sofia Reyes is up for Best New Artist.

Eighteen-time Latin GRAMMY® and three-time GRAMMY winner Alejandro Sanz will offer an epic performance from his iconic catalog. The 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year will also be honored for his artistry and substantial philanthropic contributions at the sold-out Latin Academy Person of the Year gala on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

LatinGRAMMY.com will offer through Facebook Live, exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The live stream will include interviews from various locations, including the red carpet, Latin GRAMMY Premiere® ceremony, backstage, and the media center, beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

Preceding the Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, the Univision Network will present exclusive "Noche de Estrellas" ("Night of Stars") coverage of celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY red carpet, starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). "Noche de Estrellas" will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers with an intimate look at Latin music's most glamorous event while connecting fans with their favorite celebrities via social media using #LatinGRAMMY. The 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards is supported by Univision’s multiple platforms, which include digital, social and radio, and feature video interviews and photos, an extensive archive of past shows, a live blog, behind-the-scenes footage and dedicated forums for fans to share their excitement leading up to the live broadcast on www.latingrammy.com and www.univision.com/latingrammy. Univision Radio is the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Additionally, the telecast will be distributed internationally to more than 80 countries.

For more information and the latest news, please visit the official Latin Recording Academy website at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs). Use #LatinGRAMMY on your favorite social media platforms.

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

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The Latin Recording Academy:
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310.392.3777
Iveliesse Malave: Ive@grammy.com
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Univision:
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The recordings feature music and conversations between 10 renowned artists,

and are available exclusively on Facebook

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MIAMI (DECEMBER 18, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced its Latin GRAMMY® Sessions: 25 Años as a culmination of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Latin GRAMMYs® in 2024. This digital piece features conversations between five renowned artists with long-standing music careers and younger musicians who they have a special admiration for and who they invited to collaborate on one of their iconic songs.

The featured artists are part of a diverse group that is representative of The Latin Academy’s membership body and reflect its growth and evolution over the last 25 years. Each of the five duets feature brand new arrangements of classic songs from the iconic artists.

“As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations we wanted to create a project that aligns with our mission of transcending generation, geography, gender and genres,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We are grateful to these artists who shared their time and artistry with us to help elevate Latin music around the world and support the next generation of Latin music creators.”

The featured artists for the Latin GRAMMY Sessions: 25 Años are:

• Gilberto Gil, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2003 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, and Latin GRAMMY nominee João Gomes singing “Palco”, recorded at Gil’s Rio de Janeiro studio under the musical direction of Bem Gil and Daniel Mendes.

• Juanes, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, and Latin GRAMMY nominee GALE singing “Es Por Ti”, recorded at Juanes’ studio in Miami under the musical direction of Emmanuel Briceño and Juanes.

• Carlos Vives, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, and Goyo, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 Leading Ladies honoree, singing “Volví A Nacer”, recorded at Vives’ studio in Bogotá under the musical direction of Andrés Leal and Vives.

• Chucho Valdés, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2018 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Cimafunk (and his band La Tribu) singing “Mambo Influenciado”, recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami during Latin GRAMMY Week, under the musical direction of Raúl Zapata a.k.a Dr. Zapa.

• Mon Laferte, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 Leading Ladies honoree, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Bruses singing “Amor Completo”, recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami during Latin GRAMMY Week under the musical direction of Manú Jalil and Raúl Zapata a.k.a Dr. Zapa.

The project was executive produced by Laura Dergal, Head of Marketing & Content Development at The Latin Academy, along with Fine and Dandy Films.

The project also closes the 25th anniversary celebrations for the Latin GRAMMYs which featured a series of events including exhibits, concerts and tributes in Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, México City, Málaga, San Juan and Miami, as well as official merchandise, tribute ads, and an expansive outdoor marketing campaign in Miami, which hosted the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.

The full-length Latin GRAMMY Sessions: 25 Años will be available exclusively via The Latin GRAMMYs Facebook channel, and the individual performances are available as Instagram Reels on The Latin Recording Academy and artists’ Instagram accounts.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us o Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and 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).

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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.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 14, 2024) — Last night, The Latin Recording Academy® celebrated its 2024 Person of the Year Gala honoring Carlos Vives, with moving renditions of some of Vives’ renowned repertoire, featuring past and current Latin GRAMMY® nominees including Edgar Barrera, María Becerra, David Bisbal, Rubén Blades, Martina Camargo, Camilo, Pedro Capó, Silvestre Dangond, Emilia, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Kany García, Vicente García, Gente De Zona, Goyo, Grupo Frontera, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Carín León, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Víctor Martínez, Niña Pastori, Antonio Rey, Arturo Sandoval, Alejandro Sanz, Tato, Tonada, Julieta Venegas, Wisin and Sebastián Yatra.

Vives, a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY® winner, was honored for his more than three-decade career as a multifaceted singer and composer, as well as for his continued commitment to environmental and social initiatives.

The star-studded gala and tribute concert — which marked the 25th anniversary of the recognition — was held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, where six previous Person of the Year honorees kicked off the festivities with exhilarating opening numbers: Rubén Blades (2021) and Juan Luis Guerra (2007) performed “Dejame Entrar”; Gloria Estefan (2008) sang “Mil Canciones,” accompanied by Emilio Estefan (2000) on the conga; Alejandro Sanz (2017) performed “Un Pobre Loco,” accompanied by Arturo Sandoval on the trumpet; and Juanes (2019) performed a version of “La Gota Fría”.

The evening’s other eagerly awaited musical performances also featured an international group of artists across a variety of genres, creating unexpected musical moments that aligned with Vives’ style, which often fuses styles but always maintains a focus on musical roots and authenticity. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs performed “Carito”; Julieta Venegas and María Becerra sang a folk version of “Cumbiana,” with Venegas on the accordion; Carín León, Grupo Frontera and Edgar Barrera performed “Volví A Nacer”; Wisin, Emilia and Goyo showcased an urban medley of “Tu Amor Eterno,” followed by Wisin and Luis Fonsi with a version of “Bailar Contigo”; Niña Pastori and guitarists Antonio Rey and Víctor Martínez performed a flamenco rendition of “La Cumbia De Todos,” accompanied by the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music students; Pedro Capó and Vicente García performed a reggae/blues version of “Santa Marta-Kingston-New Orleans”; Kany García performed “Voy A Olvidarme De Mí”; Martina Camargo, Tonada and Tato performed “Rosa”; David Bisbal and Gente De Zona performed “Fruta Fresca”; and Vives closed the show with his songs “Pa’ Mayte” and “La Tierra Del Olvido,” followed by a medley of “Quiero Verte Sonreir,” “El Amor De Mi Tierra,” “Amor Sensible,” “El Cantor De Fonseca,” and “La Cañaguatera,” along with Camilo, Silvestre Dangond, Fonseca and Sebastián Yatra.

The highly-anticipated gala preceded the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on November 14 via Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

Latin Academy Senior Vice President of Production Ayleen Figueras and Macarena Moreno served as executive producers of the gala, with Latin GRAMMY-nominees Janina Rosado as Musical Director, and Daniel Flores as Musical Supervisor.

As a first ever multi-year sponsorship for The Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year Gala, Live Nation served as co-presenting sponsor with the Gary Nader Art Centre.

Net proceeds from the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, whose mission is 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 $10 million with the support of Latin Recording Academy members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. 

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 visitLatinGRAMMY.com.
 
MEDIA CONTACT:
 
The Latin Recording Academy
Iveliesse Malavé
Ive@grammy.com

The exclusive event, hosted by Catalina García of Monsieur Periné, was held in partnership with Mastercard and Bank of America during Latin GRAMMY® Week in Miami

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 12, 2024) — The Latin Recording Academy®, in partnership with Mastercard and Bank of America, presents the 2024 Best New Artist Showcase, an initiative that provides exposure for the new generation of music creators during the prestigious Latin GRAMMY® Week.

“Since our first Latin GRAMMYs 25 years ago, we have been championing the next generation of Latin music makers through our Best New Artist category,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We are proud to continue opening doors as we celebrate this year’s nominees by spotlighting them during the Best New Artist Showcase.”

The private event took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Faena Forum in Miami, and was hosted by Latin GRAMMY® winner and GRAMMY® nominee Catalina García of Monsieur Periné, who also performed “Catalina,” nominated for Record of the Year. The evening featured performances from Best New Artist nominees for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®: Agris, Kevin Aguilar, DARUMAS, Nicolle Horbath, Cacá Magalhães, Os Garotin, Íñigo Quintero, Sofi Saar and Ela Taubert.

Latin GRAMMY winner Tiago Iorc and previous Latin GRAMMY winners in the Best New Artist category Joaquina, Juliana, Kany García, Manuel Medrano and Nella, as well as previous nominees in the category Mau y Ricky and Nicole Zignago, also joined the showcase as presenters.

The Best New Artist Showcase kicked off in 2022 during Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas. Over the last two years, the initiative has hosted showcases in several cities around the world, in collaboration with Mastercard, including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, San Juan, São Paulo and Seville. This year, Espolòn® Tequila, Rums of Puerto Rico and SoundExchange joined the celebration as Official Sponsors.

The Best New Artist Showcase was produced by The Latin Academy’s production team led by Ayleen Figueras with Rafael González Lasso and Ana Daza as executive producers.

Musical production was led by Eduardo Bergallo, member of the Board of Trustees of The Latin Recording Academy. Additionally, production of the performances was supported by the Circle of Producers and Engineers (CPI) from The Latin Academy, with a house band comprised of Latin GRAMMY nominated musicians.  

The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on November 14 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), and 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).

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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 Mastercard:

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere, by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across over 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. For more information, please visit www.mastercard.com.

About BANK OF AMERICA:

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 58 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy
Nathalie Alberto
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The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, Nov. 14

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 12, 2024) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional special artist participations for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes current nominees Pepe Aguilar, Chiquis, Goyo, Mon Laferte, Nathy Peluso and Rauw Alejandro, as well as previous Latin GRAMMY® nominees Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan, Juanes and Julieta Venegas.In addition, Marc Anthony serves as executive producer of a special salsa segment under the musical direction of Sergio George.

GRAMMY® winner Andy García and Latin GRAMMY nominee Roselyn Sánchez also return to showcase iconic moments from the last 25 years of the Latin GRAMMYs and celebrate this milestone with The Latin Recording Academy. 

Pepe Aguilar is nominated for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album, and Chiquis received a nomination for Best Banda Album. Goyo earned a nod for Best Alternative Song, while Mon Laferte received three nominations including Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year. Marc Anthony has two nods for Best Salsa Album and Best Short Form Music Video, and Nathy Peluso is nominated in three categories including Best Rap/Hip Hop Song and Best Long Form Music Video. Rauw Alejandro received a nomination for Best Reggaeton Performance.

They join the previously announced artists Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar, Christian Alicea, Anitta, Edgar Barrera, Becky G, David Bisbal, Jon Bon Jovi, Eladio Carrión, DARUMAS, Oscar D’León, Álvaro Díaz, DJ Khaled, Emilia, Alejandro Fernández, Luis Figueroa, Luis Fonsi, Leonel García, Grupo Frontera, Grupo Niche, Juan Luis Guerra, Tiago Iorc, Joe Jonas, Carín León, Tito Nieves, Danny Ocean, Pitbull, Quevedo, Reik, Carlos Rivera, Elena Rose, Ela Taubert, The Warning, Myke Towers, Trueno and Kali Uchis, 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. 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.

The Exclusive Agency on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy

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The Latin Recording Academy

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ive@grammy.com