With a heavy heart and profound sense of nostalgia, The Latin Recording Academy® mourns the passing of Alberto Aguilera Valadez, our beloved Juan Gabriel. He left us at an early age, but after almost five decades of enormous creativity. His musical legacy is much more than one or hundreds of songs; he composed philosophy. In addition, he carried out heartfelt philanthropy with orphans of his Ciudad Juárez. He broke taboos, devoured stages and conquered diverse audiences. In 2009, the Latin Academy named him Person of the Year, and honored him for his career and social work during a star-studded gala. The voice of the Mexican icon will resonate forever in all those who knew him, as we continue to dance to his music and appreciate his art. Rest in peace, Juan Gabriel.
 
Gabriel Abaroa
President/CEO
The Latin Recording Academy

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 7, 2024) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Enrique "Kike" Congrains has been selected as the official artist of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.

Congrains—who specializes in collage art—based the colorful work on the concept of physical media, incorporating CDs and cassettes to evoke the evolution of music in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs®.

"There is a nostalgia that I wanted to apply in this collage," said Congrains, who meticulously cut out each piece, glued it to a canvas, and carefully constructed shadows and three-dimensional layers that, as he notes, provide the "spice" of his masterful work. "I drew inspiration from the fact that the Latin GRAMMYs represent [and recognize] Latinos," he added, "and the awards were created under physical media parameters."

Born in Lima and currently based in Spain, Congrains has shown his work in exhibitions in Peru, as well as Argentina, Spain, England, Hong Kong and Norway at the Scandinavian Collage Museum. He’s the curator of CollageWave and founder of Collage Academy, a platform for collage learning and research. He also teaches collage workshops to underprivileged kids and is currently writing a book on Latin American collage.

"The evolution of Latin music over the past 25 years parallels the growth of the Latin GRAMMYs, which have propelled a diversity of creators and genres to become a global cultural phenomenon," said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "Kike’s collage reminds us of the intrinsic connection between music and the visual arts, and we are extremely honored for his contribution to celebrate this special anniversary."

Since 2001, The Latin Recording Academy has selected a Spanish or Portuguese language-speaking visual artist to visually convey the importance of music in Latin culture, bridging the gap between these two art forms. Congrains becomes the 25th visual artist to do so, joining a long-standing tradition shaped by internationally acclaimed visual artists.

As part of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs, The Latin Recording Academy recently announced a series of exhibits throughout 2024: at The Paley Museum in New York City, the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.

Congrains’ artwork is currently on display at the Gary Nader Art Centre in a first-of-its-kind exhibit of 25 years of Latin GRAMMY® official art, featuring original paintings by renowned artists including Romero Britto, Walter Goldfarb, Michael V. Rios—who also designed the cover of Carlos Santana’s multi-GRAMMY®-winning album Supernatural—and Patssi Valdez, among others. From mixed media to collage, murals and oil paintings, the collection includes renowned visual artists from several countries.

The GRAMMY Museum will also host a Family Free Day on November 9 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs. The event, sponsored by Intocable, will provide free entry for families to explore the Museum’s exhibits with panels and performances throughout the day.

The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, Nov. 14. 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). Preceding the telecast will be the Latin GRAMMY Premiere® ceremony, a long-established evening full of unforgettable performances and heartfelt acceptance speeches, where the winners in most categories will be announced.

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).

Editor’s Note: The use of 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards artwork requires express written permission from The Latin Recording Academy. Please send requests to Communications.LatinAcademy@grammy.com.

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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.

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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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The Latin Recording Academy
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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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The Latin Recording Academy
Iveliesse Malavé
ive@grammy.com

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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