The Latin Recording Academy Statement Re: Magín Díaz

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The Latin Recording Academy Statement Re: Magín Díaz

Latin GRAMMYs/Nov 29, 2017 - 11:00 PM

The Latin Recording Academy® celebrates the 95-year legacy of Magín Díaz, who passed away last night in Las Vegas. His album El Orisha de la Rosa had just received a Latin GRAMMY® for Best Recording Package. The Latin Recording Academy had also planned a recognition to declare Díaz the most experienced nominee in the history of the organization. Unfortunately, it did not occur because Magín was hospitalized.

Magín Díaz will continue to be one of the most important composers of contemporary Colombian folk music. His music has been immortalized by great contemporary artists and is an indispensable aspect of Colombia’s cultural heritage.

Maestro Magín, thank you for leaving behind such an extraordinary musical mark.

Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
President/CEO
The Latin Recording Academy

Carlos Vives Joins Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ Program To Benefit  Miami Senior High School

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Carlos Vives Joins Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ Program To Benefit Miami Senior High School

Latin GRAMMYs/Nov 08, 2024 - 04:00 PM

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau join forces to offer a live educational program

The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, attended the program

 

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MIAMI (NOVEMBER 8, 2024) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, in partnership with Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY®-winning artist and 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ Carlos Vives, hosted an educational experience that included the donation of musical instruments at Miami Senior High School in South Florida.

The event, presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), marks the 42nd time that the Foundation hosts a Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ program. It featured opening remarks from the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, a musical tribute from the students who performed “La Gota Fría” in honor of Vives, and a Q&A session with the artist moderated by renowned journalist Lili Estefan, co-host of Univision’s El Gordo y La Flaca.

 

The band program proudly associated with Miami Senior High School—which was established in 1903 and is the oldest high school in Miami-Dade County—stands as a beacon of musical excellence and cultural representation. With a rich history deeply rooted in the community, the band has captivated audiences across borders, performing in countries such as Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, and throughout Europe, as well as all across the United States.

 

In addition, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar joined the celebration as Official Sponsors, with added support from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation. Further support was provided by Sony Music Group’s Beyond the Instrument initiative, a grant dedicated to accelerating equity and access to cutting-edge music technology education for students in high-need schools, located in historically excluded communities.

 

“The instruments we received will not only enhance our students’ musical experience but also open doors for creativity, collaboration and personal growth,” said Santiago Hernández, Band Director of Miami Senior High School. “Each instrument represents a new opportunity for our young musicians to express themselves, develop their talents, and create beautiful music that resonates beyond the classroom.”

 

“We are incredibly grateful to Carlos Vives for joining us as we celebrate another successful Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program with the talented students of Miami Senior High School,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “And, of course, none of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, as we continue to advance our mission of expanding access and opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators.”

 

Since its inception, the Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program has benefited schools in U.S. cities such as Aransas Pass, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Antonio; as well as internationally in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico; Arecibo, Humacao, Yauco and San Juan in Puerto Rico; and Seville, Spain.

Latin GRAMMY In The Schools is an educational program that informs and connects music students with professionals in the Latin music industry and supports educational music departments that have financial limitations. The Foundation invites artists and professional musicians to visit middle and high schools or music education institutions to share their personal stories and experiences with students that highlight the effort it takes to overcome career obstacles. The goal is for students to learn to optimize the educational opportunities presented to them, giving them an advantage and strong academic preparation to be able to compete in the music industry.

 

Previous artists who have participated in the program include: Ángela Aguilar, David Bisbal, Marilina Bertoldi, Miguel Bosé, Calle 13, Pedro Capó, Camilo, Chino & Nacho, Chiquis, Luis Coronel, Silvestre Dangond, Joss Favela, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, El Fantasma, Becky G, Karol G, Kany García, Gente de Zona, Leslie Grace, Carlos Jean, Jesse & Joy, Natalia Lafourcade, Poncho Lizárraga, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mau y Ricky, Claudia Montero, Ednita Nazario, Christian Nodal, Laura Pausini, Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Mireya Ramos, Prince Royce, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Noel Scharjris, Olga Tañón, Thalía, Christian Serratos, Diego Torres, Carlos Vives, Wisin and Sebastián Yatra.

 

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ABOUT CARLOS VIVES:

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Carlos Vives is one of the most respected artists in Spanish-language music and a pioneer of a new Latin American sound, redefining traditional Colombian vallenato by incorporating pop and rock. He is an 18-time Latin GRAMMY® winner and two-time GRAMMY® winner—the first Colombian to win the latter award—with more than 10 billion streams on digital platforms, 20 million albums sold, and hits like “La Gota Fría,” “Pa' Mayte,” “La Tierra Del Olvido,” “Fruta Fresca” and “Volví A Nacer”. Vives has become an ambassador of Colombian and Latin American culture around the world, and his commitment also transcends the musical realm. In 2015, he created the Tras La Perla initiative to promote the sustainable development of Santa Marta and its ecosystem. In addition, he created the Escuela de Música Río Grande to offer artistic experiences to children and young people and founded the record label Gaira Música Local to promote new Colombian talent. As part his ongoing commitment to music education, Vives has been a strong advocate and generous supporter of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® since its inception and sponsored its annual Prodigy Scholarship in 2018.

 

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 with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. The Foundation provides educational opportunities through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage, and to date has donated more than $10 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information, or to make a donation, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on  X and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook.

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The Latin Recording Academy® Names Enrique "Kike" Congrains As The Official Artist For The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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The Latin Recording Academy® Names Enrique "Kike" Congrains As The Official Artist For The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Nov 07, 2024 - 02:00 PM

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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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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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The Latin Recording Academy
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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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Elina Adut

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The Latin Recording Academy
Iveliesse Malavé

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