The musical extravaganza that celebrates the vibrance and diversity of Latin sound is hitting the quarter-century mark with a bang. The Latin Grammy Awards, which this year honors its 25th anniversary, has been a significant proponent in the ascent of Latin music to global prominence. For this landmark year, the award ceremony will once again electrify Miami. According to
NBC Miami
, the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will light up the Kaseya Center on November 14 and will be broadcast live across several networks beginning at 8 p.m. EST.
This year, a flood of nominations has cascaded around music producer and songwriter Édgar Barrera. Having a creative hand in hits for Madonna, Karol G, and Shakira, Barrera has snagged the lead with nine nominations. Last year, he made quite the impression with 13 nominations, and securing three wins. Karol G and Bad Bunny, artists frequently associated with Barrera, aren’t far behind in the nomination count, both amicable rivals with eight nods to each of their names, as
AP News
reported.
With performances slated from industry luminaries such as Residente, Anitta, Becky G, Jon Bon Jovi, and Pitbull, the event promises to be a melange of rhythms and styles encompassing the full spectrum of Latin music – nothing short of a star-studded affair. Adding to the sheen, Colombian artist Carlos Vives, lauded with the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year title, is also set to grace the stage with a performance.
The evolution of the Latin Grammys has mirrored the shifting tides of the music industry itself. “Or maybe even mother and daughter,” quipped Manuel Abud, the CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, regarding the relationship between his organization and the Grammys, as
NBC Miami
cited. This year, the addition of new categories like Best Latin Electronic Music Performance and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album shows a growing recognition and inclusivity of these genres.
The Latin Grammys are looking to expand internationally, sparked by the 2023 ceremony in Seville, Spain. Despite some controversy over its colonial associations, the event was seen as a success by key figures like Abud and Gabriel Abaroa Jr., former president of the Latin Recording Academy. This move reflects the global appeal of Latin music and recognizes the talents of Latin artists around the world, highlighted by last year’s celebration outside the U.S.
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