In April 2024, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation celebrated 10 years of empowering the next generation of Latin music creators. Established in 2014 by The Latin Recording Academy, the Foundation has become a global leader in music education, supporting aspiring Latin music creators from 34 countries through its diverse scholarship and grant programs.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over 400 scholarships (Prodigy, Gifted Tuition and Tuition Assistance) and 46 grants for Latin Music Research and Preservation — a testament to the organization's mission to advance Latin music and its culture through education.

In pursuit of this goal, the Foundation has donated over $10 million to students, schools, music programs, researchers, and other professionals through its various initiatives. These range from scholarship and grant programs to events that bring music into classrooms, enabling the Foundation to invest $1.7 million in over 70 music education programs across the United States, Latin America and Spain.

"I'm proud of our impact on the students through our scholarship and educational programs," says Raquel 'Rocky' Egusquiza, Executive Director for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Each student's success reflects our work. Seeing their growth and contributions to the music industry reminds me of the daily importance of our mission and the lasting change of our purpose."

Read more: Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud Discusses 25 Years Of The Latin GRAMMYs, The Return To The U.S. & The Evolution Of Música Mexicana 

In this exclusive interview, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Executive Director Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza recounts the Foundation's impact on the lives and careers of Latin music creators over the past decade. She also discusses the Foundation's future programs and projects in countries like Colombia and Mexico, sharing stories that testify to the Foundation's impact. 

This interview has been edited for clarity.

The Latin GRAMMY Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary. While many success stories exist, could you highlight the most noteworthy accomplishments in the past decade?

Over the past decade, we've invested over $10 million in scholarships, musical instruments, educational programs, and grants, with 427 scholarships awarded. What's most impressive is that we boast a 90 percent graduation and college completion rate, far exceeding the national average of 60 percent.

We can accomplish that because of the wraparound services we offer to our scholarship recipients: mentoring, access to the industry, and opportunities to engage through learning labs, meeting industry professionals, and learning from them firsthand, enabling them to complete college and succeed after graduation. 

A notable story is the young Colombian musician Nicolle Horbath, the 2018 Carlos Vives Scholarship recipient also known as the Prodigy Scholarship. This year, her debut EP, De Magia Imperfecta, received two Latin GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album. Her story is a testament to the holistic approach of our programming and its role in developing the next generation of Latin music creators. 

She recently joined Colombian superstar Juanes on his NPR Tiny Desk Concert, celebrating Latin Heritage Month. We can provide these opportunities to our scholarship recipients and alumni through the members of The Latin Recording Academy, which sets our program apart. 

How did the idea of having a Latin music star co-sponsoring this scholarship come about?

The Foundation has been fortunate that many successful Latin music artists have collaborated with us during the past decade, wanting to pay it forward by providing opportunities to the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarship and mentoring. Through our affiliation with The Latin Recording Academy, we have access to its members who've contributed their time, talent, and treasure to us at the Foundation. 

The idea of involving a Latin music artist not only provides funding but also offers scholarship recipients vital mentorship and opportunities for access to the music industry. It's more than a scholarship because, with that level of access to the industry, they can create relationships with Latin music artists and members of The Latin Recording Academy. 

Does the support for the Prodigy Scholarship winner go beyond funding their studies? 

We have a scholarship ceremony annually, and the artist joins the students. That's where the students and artists forge that relationship. The artist also joins us in informing the scholarship recipient that they've won the scholarship. 

From that moment, when we have the initial conversation, and the artist and the student first meet, they share their passion, music. From there, they participate in the scholarship ceremony together. Every artist and scholarship recipient's relationship is different, but all of them have forged a special relationship, and the artist has provided them with mentorship or different access and opportunities. 

For example, Nicolle opened a concert for Carlos Vives. We have had scholarship recipients who participated in conversations through Learning Labs or our other programming who have been able to meet with the artist. They've done Sound Checks, gone backstage, and met with them when setting up for an acoustic performance, for example, with The Latin Recording Academy. 

The extent of the support varies, but all the artists have been wonderful in making themselves available to share their knowledge with the scholarship recipients and to mentor them throughout their path and journey. 

The Foundation has donated over $10 million to support Latin music education and preservation. Can you share an especially impactful story of how these scholarships have changed someone's life or career? 

There are countless impactful stories of how our scholarships have transformed lives. I mentioned earlier Nicolle Horbath, our 2018 scholarship recipient. Numerous stories exist, just like hers. 

Leo Luna Roblejo, the 2024 Sebastián Yatra scholarship recipient, has had a remarkable career. He performed on the Latin GRAMMY-nominated album Vereda Tropical and he is now a member of Miami's New Deco Ensemble, so he continues to make his mark in the Latin music world with the Foundation's support. 

Valentina García was our 2021 Sofia Carson scholarship winner, and while she excels at Berklee College of Music, she's already performed at prestigious events like the Ídolos Latino Concert. She was also the first in her family to go to college. 

Luis Anselmi, a Venezuelan Cuatro player, received our Tuition Assistance scholarship and has built a successful career in Canada while mentoring current scholarship recipients. 

I vividly remember reading a scholarship application from one student who described how music was her escape and solace while living in her country. It allowed her to overcome challenges. Each of their stories and successes reminds us of the power that music has to empower communities and individuals. 

The Foundation awards three types of scholarships: Prodigy, Gifted Tuition, and Tuition Assistance. How has the Foundation's scholarship program evolved since its inception, and what are your goals for its future? 

We are always looking at the landscape and how to evolve. Although the program has grown significantly since its inception, we've remained committed to awarding Prodigy, Gifted Tuition and Tuition Assistance Scholarships. 

With over 2,000 applications from 34 countries, we can only award 44 scholarships annually, making a yearly investment of $1.1 million. The need is clear, and we're committed to increasing our scholarship investment to help meet this demand. 

Next year, we're introducing our Legacy Scholarships beginning with the Paco de Lucia Legacy Scholarship to be awarded, honoring late Latin music icons and their lasting influence. 

Listening to our scholarship recipients as they give us feedback is essential. We continue to evolve our program and current demands. Next year, we envision launching a new pathways program to support further Latin music students, expanding our impact meaningfully.

Can you expand on this? 

We are exploring more vocational training, upskilling opportunities, and continuing education certifications. We aspire to support diverse career aspirations within the music industry to ensure all students succeed. 

Not every scholarship recipient will become a Latin music creator, but what they learn through music prepares them for life. They learn social-emotional learning skills, how to work in a team and the perseverance and dedication involved in the study of music. Those are skills that are going to make you successful no matter what you do in life.                                                

Can you describe a pivotal moment or decision in the Foundation's history that significantly altered its trajectory or expanded its scope? 

The Foundation's growth has been steady and intentional. It's been driven by the continuous support of the music creators who dedicate their time, talent, and platform to elevating the work that we're doing. 

A pivotal moment could be when Nicky Jam performed alongside our scholarship recipients on stage at the 2022 Latin GRAMMY Awards, an incredible opportunity for those scholarship recipients who were able to participate. That significantly increased awareness of our mission and highlighted our impact to a larger audience. As we further align with The Latin Recording Academy and its programming, we must continue raising awareness about our programs and their impact. 

Last year, we kicked off Latin GRAMMY Week with a Latin GRAMMY In The Schools event with 2023 Person of the Year Laura Pausini, at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música Francisco Guerrero in Seville. 

Going forward, The Latin Recording Academy will launch Latin GRAMMY Week by initiating a Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program alongside the Person of the Year. This year, Carlos Vives will visit the Miami Senior High School; it will be an amazing experience for everyone present, especially for the students who will learn from him and honor Carlos’ career and accomplishments. 

This year, the Foundation received 2,000 submissions from 34 countries. How does the Foundation ensure the programs stay relevant and impactful in diverse cultures? 

We prioritize building solid partnerships on the ground in each community we serve. Those local collaborations allow us to take our expertise in the music industry while bringing in the local community to do what they do best in their footprint. As we work with our local partners, we meet each other halfway, combining our expertise with their local knowledge and creating a more meaningful impact in those local communities. 

We've visited schools and music institutions across Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic,  Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, ,Spain, the United States, and many more. We've hosted nearly 70 educational programs and impacted over 3 million music students in person and virtually. It’s an honor for the Foundation to create those educational opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators globally. 

The Foundation also awards grants for music preservation and research. One of those grants will preserve part of Celia Cruz’s legacy this year. Can you tell us about the Foundation's efforts on these fronts? How do these initiatives help maintain the rich heritage of Latin music?

 Our grants program does play a vital role in preserving and enhancing the rich heritage of Latin music. It's focused on supporting projects that include historical research, folklore, and music anthropology, providing much-needed financial support to researchers, musicologists and institutions. 

The research and preservation efforts allow students and academics to learn about diverse Latin music genres. They also provide resources for in-depth study and preservation of Latin music traditions that otherwise would be at risk of being forgotten. 

As part of our 10th anniversary, we were fortunate to offer two grant programs this year. We had the annual program and a special 10th-anniversary program with the support of PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos, which allowed us to provide additional grants at a higher monetary value. 

You mentioned that the Celia Cruz Foundation was one of the recipients of one of this year’s grants. The funds will help preserve Celia Cruz's legacy, as she would have celebrated 100 years next year. It's an example of the importance of honoring and protecting the contributions of iconic Latin artists so that our younger generations can also learn and tap into their wisdom. 

How has the Foundation responded historically, or is it reacting right now to the changing landscape in the music industry? 

As I mentioned, we are exploring launching a pathways program that examines alternative routes, vocational training, and upskilling that will support young Latin music creators as they consider the diversity of music and their career aspirations within the industry.

Providing resources for alternative careers and industry-relevant training helps meet the needs of the next generation, who are looking at additional learning besides a traditional four-year college degree.

We're also launching an Emerging Artists Program with Berklee College of Music, which will provide intensive training to aspiring musicians in various aspects of the music business, including songwriting, stage performance production, and more. 

By expanding our partnerships and programs, we expand our reach and impact.  

How does the Foundation contribute to tackling gender disparity in the music industry through programs like Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER mentorship? 

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER Mentorship program tackles gender disparity by providing young women with the guidance, support, and industry connections to succeed. 

Mentees are paired with former Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees, who offer personalized one-on-one sessions to the mentees over three months. They share their experiences, insights, and advice. The program empowers the next generation of female leaders to learn from those who paved the way for them.  

We're looking to expand the initiative in 2025 beyond the mentorship program to ensure that we're bringing these Leading Ladies together to offer insights, give advice and share their experiences with larger audiences of women, bringing together women and partners in the industry to expand that reach, that learning, and that support system for women helping one another. 

Looking ahead, what are the Foundation's goals for the next decade? 

Our vision is to be a global champion for music education and empower communities through Latin music and culture. 

Our primary goals for the next decade are centered on increasing our revenue so that we can offer more scholarships and more grants and raise awareness about the great work that we're doing. 

We strive to grow our impact and stay relevant in the ever-evolving Latin music industry by sharing the stories and successes of our scholarship recipients and grant winners. 

How do you envision the Foundation expanding its reach and influence in the international Latin music community over the coming years? 

The Foundation has an incredible international footprint. We're aligning with The Latin Recording Academy's international expansion, partnering with them as they grow abroad. 

We are discussing expanding our Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program abroad. We've offered the program in several Latin American countries and want to continue growing it. 

Also, we will be expanding educational programs to Mexico and Colombia over the next two years, providing more opportunities for young talent across Latin America. This honors our commitment to nurturing the next generation of Latin music creators globally.

During her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammys, Laufey delivered one of the most inspiring calls to action in Grammy history. Accepting the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for A Matter Of Time, the Icelandic singer/songwriter gave a massive thanks to all the music educators around the world.

"I owe everything to my music education, to my arts education," she passionately said from the Grammy stage. "We cannot cut arts funding. It's so important. What you all do here is so important."

Much like Laufey, the Grammy organization strongly champions the power of music education and professional development. To mark Music In Our Schools Month this March, the organization that provides year-round learning, networking, and professional development is spotlighting the life-changing impact of music learning, honoring music educators, and elevating the next generation of creators and industry professionals through curated programs and immersive initiatives. The organization's commitment to music education supports the entire music ecosystem — from classroom to career — and ensures emerging leaders are prepared to shape the future of music.

"For me, both music education and professional development are the same: It all points to continuing education," Dr. Chelsey Green, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy, told the Grammy organization in an exclusive interview for the Gramophone newsletter. "Staying on top of your development is the holistic education needed to be as rounded and healthy as an artist as you can, especially as so many independent artists are emerging and sustaining their careers independently."

Here are six essential ways the Grammy organization and its affiliates support working professionals and emerging artists and leaders through year-round music education and professional development.

Investing In The Next Generation Through Mentorship & Career Access

The Grammy organization provides access to mentorship programs, internships, workshops, scholarships, and networking opportunities to ensure that music's next biggest stars and industry leaders are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to thrive.

Grammy U & The Grammy U Mentorship Program

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Grammy U is the Grammy organization's premier membership program for the emerging music community, designed to help aspiring creators and professionals launch their careers. One of its flagship initiatives, the annual Grammy U Mentorship Program Presented by Amazon Music connects eligible Grammy U members with Recording Academy members for a six-month mentorship session, during which participants build relationships that often extend well beyond the program, with some mentees landing their first industry roles through the Grammy U Mentorship Program.

In celebration of Music In Our Schools Month, the Grammy U Mentorship Program will continue to host virtual programming for mentees this month, as well as Grammy U Mentorship Mixers across Chapters nationwide.

Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program & Symposium

Created by the Latin Recording Academy in 2016, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative bridges the gender gap in the music industry by honoring influential women and empowering future leaders. Paying-it-forward and forging opportunities for future generations is a core pillar of this initiative, and in 2021, the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation established its Mentorship Program, where  past honorees and industry professionals provide personalized guidance to selected mentees over three months, offering insights into entrepreneurship, branding, career navigation, and leadership. Applications for the fifth cohort of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program are open now through Monday, April 6.

In March 2026, the initiative launched its inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment Symposium, an inspiring, all-day gathering focused on mentorship, leadership, networking, and the advancement of women in music.

Opening Doors Through Scholarships & Financial Support

The Grammy organization actively works to remove barriers to opportunity via its various scholarship programs, which ensure talented students can pursue their dreams without financial limitations standing in the way.

Your Future Is Now

Presented by Amazon Music and the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective (BMC), the Your Future Is Now scholarship program awards scholarships and hands-on, immersive professional development experiences to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program will return for its fifth year in 2026.

Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 in honor of late music executive and DJ Quinn Coleman, the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Grammy organization and Grammy Museum, provides professional development and resources that prepare students for full-time careers in music; resources include scholarships, stipends, wellness seminars, and internship opportunities at the Recording Academy or Latin Recording Academy.

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarships

The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is a global champion of music education and empowers communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music, such as:

• The Prodigy Scholarship, also known as the 2026 Noel Schajris Scholarship, which offers financial support toward a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music for the 2026 fall semester

• Gifted Tuition Scholarships awarded to students to cover tuition and housing costs, as well as wrap-around services provided by the Foundation, toward a four-year bachelor's degree at the institution of their choice

• Several Tuition Assistance Scholarships, which offer financial support to students pursuing or starting a degree in music in the 2026 fall semester

Learn more about and apply to the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship programs.

Immersive Learning: Real-World Industry Experiences

Professional development comes alive when students and rising professionals step into real music spaces and attain real-world experiences from working artists and executives. Here are a few examples the Grammy organization provides:

Grammy Camp

The music industry's only summer camp dedicated to delivering direct, real-world insight from working music makers, Grammy Camp is a national summer program for high school students. Led by Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, and music industry professionals, the program provides hands-on training and insider access across multiple disciplines — from performance and songwriting to production and music business.

Presented by the Grammy Museum, Grammy Camp is expanding to four U.S. cities for the 2026 summer season: Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Grammy In The Schools

The Grammy Museum's Grammy In The Schools program is a regional music industry career day, presented in partnership with a local Recording Academy Chapter, that provides insight to high school students about diverse career options in the music industry and direction on how to prepare for them.

The Grammy In The Schools Music Industry Career Day program connects high school students with Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, and working professionals across disciplines, offering candid conversations about what it takes to build a sustainable career in music. The program also features keynote panels as well as hands-on, interactive workshops where students can learn about producing a track, writing a song, and navigating the industry.

For Music In Our Schools Month, Grammy In The Schools 2026, in partnership with the Recording Academy's New York Chapter, heads to New Haven, Connecticut, this month for a day of hands-on learning and interactive sessions.

Professional Development & Networking At Every Stage

The Grammy organization prioritizes professional development for its members, as well as the creative community and the music industry at large, throughout the year, providing hands-on access to career pathways across the industry and helping emerging professionals build the networks and skills that shape long-term careers.

The Los Angeles Chapter's NEXT Class program, founded in 2014, provides real-life experiences and mentorship and networking opportunities for emerging Recording Academy members as they begin their paths as future leaders of the music industry.

The monthly Level Up series, one of the Grammy organization's many exclusive membership programs, engages Recording Academy members through purposeful programming focused on professional development and member networking. For Music In Our Schools Month, the Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Chapters will collaboratively host a special edition of Level Up featuring Education Committee Members discussing music and health spaces.

In 2024, the Grammy organization established the Music Education & Professional Development Committee (MEPD), a hub to centralize its efforts and facilitate collaboration regarding education and professional development initiatives across the Recording Academy and its affiliates. Currently led by Co-Chairs and industry executives Nikisha Bailey and Riggs Morales, the MEPD Committee amplifies the organization's mentorship and education initiatives for its collective +29,000 members across its Chapters, Wings and affiliates, including Grammy U, the Grammy Museum, MusiCares, the Latin Recording Academy, and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. The MEPD Committee includes Recording Academy members from across the country and activates locally at each of the Academy's 12 Chapters and on a national level.

Honoring The Educators Who Inspire The Next Generation

Every year, the Grammy organization proudly celebrates music educators through awards that spotlight the changemakers shaping the future of music and ensuring the impact and longevity of music education in the classroom.

Music Educator Award

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Presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, the Music Educator Award honors current educators who have made a significant contribution to music education while demonstrating a deep commitment to ensuring music education remains a vital part of school communities.

Jennifer Jimenez, of South Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida, received the 2026 Music Educator Award; she was honored at the annual Special Merit Awards ceremony in January during Grammy Week 2026.

Applications for the 2027 Music Educator Award are now open. Nominations are due March 15, 2026. Applications are due March 31, 2026.

Latin Music Educator Award

In 2025, the Latin Recording Academy, in partnership with the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, launched the Latin Music Educator Award to honor educators from the global music community who are making a significant impact by incorporating Latin music into their curriculum.

Luciana Ortega, of the Instituto Santa María de San Carlos in Chile, was honored with the inaugural Latin Music Educator Award during Latin Grammy Week 2025 last November.

The Impact Of Music Education: By The Numbers

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The Grammy organization's commitment to music education and professional development is reflected not only in its programs, but in the thousands of lives they impact every year. Here's a look at the organization's impact on music education and professional development by the numbers:

Grammy Museum (in the last year alone)

• 18,000: Number of K-12 students who attended a workshop, field trip, or program at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

• +38,000: Number of students and teachers who were impacted by 446 music education programs and initiatives at the Grammy Museum and across the country

• $200,000: The amount awarded in grants for music research and sound preservation by the Grammy Museum

• In 2025, the Grammy Museum announced free youth admission (17 and under), generously underwritten by the Stengaard Gross Family Education Initiative

Grammy U

• +8,000: The amount of Grammy U members worldwide

• +2,000: Participants in the current Grammy U Mentorship Program Presented by Amazon Music

• +130: Programs in 2025

• 700: Schools with members represented in Grammy U

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation

• +$15 million: The amount the Foundation has awarded to students, schools, music programs, musicologists, and researchers from around the world to date

• New programs launched by the Foundation in 2025

  • Leading Ladies of Entertainment Fireside Chat  

  • Emerging Talent Spotlight  

  • Latin Grammy In The Schools Learning Session and After School

Editor’s Note: Updated Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, to reflect winners from the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.

The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS once again honored the best in Latin music. As the Biggest Night in Latin Music, the Latin GRAMMYS made history across the board. Two new Latin GRAMMY categories debuted tonight, with Camilo Sanabria winning the first-ever Latin GRAMMY for Best Music For Visual Media and Luis Enrique, Fernando Osorio and Rodner Padilla winning the inaugural Latin GRAMMY for Best Roots Song.

The Latin Recording Academy is dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring, and elevating Latin music and its creators. The preeminent international honor celebrating excellence in Latin music, and the only accolade awarded by music industry professionals in Latin music, the Latin GRAMMYS are decided upon by the Latin Recording Academy’s voting membership body of music creators — who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers, and mixers — who vote for all Latin GRAMMY nominees and winners during the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Process.

See the full list of winners and nominees at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS below.

For recordings released during the Eligibility Year June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

NOTE: More or less than five (5) nominations in a category is the result of ties.

2025 Latin GRAMMYs: Official Nominations List

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General Field

CATEGORY 1

Record Of The Year

Award to the Artist(s), Album Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), and/or Mixer(s), and Mastering Engineer(s) if other than the artist.

Grabación del Año

Premio al Artista(s), Productor(es) del Álbum, Ingeniero(s) de Grabación, Ingenieros de Mezcla y Masterizadores si es(son) otro(s) diferente(s) al artista.

Gravação do Ano

Prêmio ao(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es) do Álbum, Engenheiro(s) de Gravação Mixagem e Masterização, se outro que não o próprio Artista.

Baile Inolvidable
Bad Bunny
Elikai, Julito Gaston, MAG, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto José Rosado Torres, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto José Rosado Torres, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

DtMF
Bad Bunny
Scotty Dittrich, Hydra Hitz, JULiA LEWiS, MAG, Roberto José Rosado Torres & Tyler Spry, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Roberto José Rosado Torres & Tyler Spry, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

El Día Del Amigo
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer
Track from: Papota
[5020 Records]

#Tetas
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer
[5020 Records]

Desastres Fabulosos
Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia
Nico Cotton, record producer; Nico Cotton & Julio Gómez Núñez, recording engineers; Nico Cotton, mixer; Fred Kevorkian, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]

Lara
Zoe Gotusso
Cachorro López & Diego Mema, record producers; Demián Nava, recording engineer; César Sogbe, mixer; Javier Fracchia, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]

Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido
Karol G
Edgar Barrera, Karol G & Sky Rompiendo, record producers; Joel Iglesias, recording engineer; Luis Barrera Jr., mixer; Luis Barrera Jr., mastering engineer
[Bichota Records LLC, under exclusive license to Interscope Records]

Cancionera
Natalia Lafourcade
Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, record producers; Jack Lahana, recording engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

Ao Teu Lado
Liniker Featuring Amaro Freitas & Anavitória
Júlio Fejuca, Liniker & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, record producers; Ricardo Camêra, Júlio Fejuca, Daniel Mariano Gonçalves, André Malaquias, João Milliet, Gabriel Pinheiro Machado Milliet, Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, Adonias Souza Júnior & Eric Yoshino, recording engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer
[Breu Entertainment]

Palmeras En El Jardín — WINNER
Alejandro Sanz
Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño & Manuel Lorente Freire, record producers; Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; David Kutch, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment España S.L]

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CATEGORY 2

Album Of The Year

Award to the Artist. Songwriter(s) of new material, Producer(s), Engineer(s), Mixer(s), and Mastering Engineer(s) credited with at least 33% playing time of the album, if other than Artist, will receive the award.

Álbum del Año

Premio al Artista(s). Compositor(es) con material nuevo, Productor(es) del Álbum, Ingeniero(s) de Grabación, Ingeniero(s) de Mezcla y Masterizador(es) acreditados con por lo menos 33% del tiempo de reproducción del álbum si es(son) otro(s) diferente(s) al artista, recibirán la estatuilla.

Álbum do Ano

Prêmio ao Artista(s) e tambén os Compositor(es) Produtores, Engenheiros, Mixadores e Engenheiros de Masterização creditados com pelo menos 33% do tempo de reprodução do álbum, caso sejam outros além do artista, receberão a estatueta.

Cosa Nuestra
Rauw Alejandro
Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters; Chris Gehringer, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — WINNER
Bad Bunny
MAG, Marcos Masis & Roberto José Rosado Torres, album producers; Antonio Caraballo & Roberto José Rosado Torres, album recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Bad Bunny, MAG, Marcos Masis & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters; Colin Leonard, album mastering engineer
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Papota
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Rafa Arcaute, Ignacio Cruz, Danny Flores, Jean Rodriguez & Federico Vindver, album producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid, Josh Newell & Federico Vindver, album recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Josh Newell, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, album mixers; Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters; Josh Newell & Lewis Pickett, album mastering engineers
[5020 Records]

Raíces
Gloria Estefan
Emilio Estefan, Jr., album producer; Carlos Alvarez, Dave Poler & Andres Varona, album recording engineers; Carlos Alvarez, album mixer; Emilio Estefan, Jr., songwriter; Mike Fuller, album mastering engineer
[Crescent Moon Records, Inc. Distributed & Marketed by Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Puñito De Yocahú
Vicente García
Eduardo Cabra & Vicente García, album producers; Eduardo Cabra, Vicente García & Harbey Marín, album recording engineers; Harold Wendell Sanders, album mixer; Vicente García, songwriter; Diego Calviño, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

al romper la burbuja
Joaquina
Joaquina & Julio Reyes Copello, album producers; Santiago Borja, Joaquina, Natalia Ramirez, Robin Reumers, Julio Reyes Copello, Daniel Riaño Restrepo & Natalia Schesinger, album recording engineers; Lee Smith, album mixer; Joaquina, songwriter; Ted Jensen, album mastering engineer
[Universal Music Latino / Arthouse]

Cancionera
Natalia Lafourcade
Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, album producers; Jack Lahana, album recording engineer; Jack Lahana, album mixer; Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter; Bernie Grundman, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. De C.V.]

Palabra De To's — Seca
Carín León
Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez & Antonio De Jesús Zepeda Rivera, album producers; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album recording engineer; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album mixer; Carín León, songwriter; Alberto Medina, mastering engineer
[Socios Music, LLC]

Caju
Liniker
Julio Fejuca, Liniker & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, album producers; Julio Fejuca, Daniel Mariano Gonçalves, André Malaquias, João Milliet, Gustavo Ruiz Chagas & Eric Yoshino, album recording engineers; João Milliet, album mixer; Liniker, songwriter; Felipe Tichauer, album mastering engineer [Breu Entertainment]

En Las Nubes - Con Mis Panas
Elena Rose
Héctor Mazzarri & Rafael Rodriguez, album producers; Rafferty Santiago, album mixer; Hector Mazzarri, Daniel Rondon & Elena Rose, songwriters; Orlando Ferrer, mastering engineer
[Kira Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Warner Music Latina Inc.]

Y Ahora Qué
Alejandro Sanz
Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Richi López & Manuel Lorente Freire, album producers; Richi López, Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, album recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, album mixer; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Richi López, Manuel Lorente Freire & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters; David Kutch, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

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CATEGORY 3

Song Of The Year

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Canción del Año

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español o Portugués, ademas deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Canção Do Ano

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol ou português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

BAILE INoLVIDABLE
Bad Bunny, Antonio Caraballo, Elikai, Julio Gaston, Armando Josue Lopez, MAG, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
Track from: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Bogotá
Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

Cancionera
Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

DtMF
Bad Bunny, Scott Dittrich, JULiA LEWiS, MAG, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
Track from: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

El Día Del Amigo
Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
Track from: Papota
[5020 Records]

Otra Noche De Llorar
Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Palmeras En El Jardín
Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Manuel Lorente Freire, Elena Rose & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters (Alejandro Sanz)
[Sony Music Entertainment España S.L]

Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido — WINNER
Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)
[Bichota Records LLC, under exclusive license to Interscope Records]

#Tetas
Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Gale, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
[5020 Records]

Veludo Marrom
Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)
[Breu Entertainment]

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CATEGORY 4

Best New Artist

For a new artist who releases during the Eligibility Year the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist.

Mejor Nuevo Artista

Para un artista nuevo que haya sido lanzado durante el Período de Elegibilidad la grabación que primero establece su identidad ante el público como intérprete.

Melhor Artista Revelação

Para um novo artista que lança durante o Período de Elegibilidade a gravação que estabelece primeiramente a identidade pública.

Alleh

Annasofia

Yerai Cortés

Juliane Gamboa

Camila Guevara

Isadora

Alex Luna

Paloma Morphy — WINNER

Sued Nunes

Ruzzi

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Field 1 - Pop

CATEGORY 5

Best Contemporary Pop Album

For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Pop recordings.

Mejor Álbum Pop Contemporáneo

Para álbumes que contengan 51% o más de tiempo total de grabaciones nuevas de música Pop.

Melhor Álbum Pop Contemporâneo

Para álbuns que contenham 51% ou mais de tempo total de gravações novas de música Pop.

Cuarto Azul
Aitana
[Universal Music Spain, S.L.U.]

Palacio
Elsa y Elmar
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V. Bajo Distribución en Exclusiva de Elmar Presenta S.A. de C.V.]

Al Romper La Burbuja
Joaquina
[Universal Music Latino / Arthouse]

En Las Nubes - Con Mis Panas
Elena Rose
[Kira Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Warner Music Latina Inc.]

Y Ahora Qué — WINNER
Alejandro Sanz
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

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CATEGORY 6

Best Traditional Pop Album

For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new Traditional Pop recordings.

Mejor Álbum Pop Tradicional

Para álbumes que contengan 51% o más de tiempo total de grabaciones nuevas de música Pop Tradicional.

Melhor Álbum Pop Tradicional

Para álbuns que contenham 51% ou mais de tempo total de gravações novas de música Pop Tradicional.

Bogotá — WINNER
Andrés Cepeda
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

Cursi
Zoe Gotusso
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]

Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir
Jesse & Joy
[Warner Music Latina Inc.]

Natalia Lafourcade Live At Carnegie Hall
Natalia Lafourcade
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. De C.V.]

Después De Los 30
Raquel Sofía
[Warner Music Mexico, S.A. de C. V.]

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CATEGORY 7

Best Pop Song

For singles or tracks from the Contemporary Pop and Traditional Pop genres. A song must be new and be at least 60% of lyrics in Spanish. Award to the Songwriter(s).

Mejor Canción Pop

Una canción Pop es para sencillos o cortes de los géneros que conforman esta área, es una canción nueva y contiene por lo menos el 60% de letra en español. Premio al Compositor(es).

Melhor Canção Pop

Melhor Canção Pop é para singles ou faixas que atendam às condições descritas nas definições de álbum de música Pop: Pop Contemporâneo é Pop Tradicional. A canção deve conter pelo menos 60% da letra em espanhol e deve ser nova canção. Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es).

Bogotá
Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

El Día Del Amigo — WINNER
Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
Track from: Papota
[5020 Records]

Querida Yo
Camilo, Gonzalo Ferreyra, & Yami Safdie, songwriters (Yami Safdie & Camilo)
[Warner Music Latina Inc.]

Soltera
Edgar Barrera, Bizarrap, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno & Shakira, songwriters (Shakira)
[Ace Entertainment S.ar.l. / Sony Music Entertainment Us Latin LLC]

Te Quiero
Juan Ariza, Covi Quintana & Nicole Zignago, songwriters (Nicole Zignago)
[La Casa Escrita / Warner Music Latina Inc.]

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Field 2 - Electronic

CATEGORY 8

Best Latin Electronic Music Performance

For new vocal or instrumental Latin electronic music recordings. Singles or Tracks only. For solo artists, duos, or groups.

Mejor Interpretación de Música Electrónica Latina

Para grabaciones nuevas, vocales o intrumentales, para artistas solistas, dúos o grupos de música electrónica Latina. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Interpretação de Música Eletrônica Latina

Para gravações vocais instrumentais por artistas-solo, duplas ou grupos que contenham material inédito de música eletrônica latina. Somente singles ou faixas.

Orión — Sistek Remix
Boza, Elena Rose & Sistek
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Ella Quiere Techno
Imanbek & Taichu
[MITH, Effective distributed by Warner Music Latina Inc.]

QQQQ
Ela Minus
Track from: DÍA
[Domino Recording Co. Ltd]

Rulay En Dubai — Extended
Mr. Pauer, Villa Electronika & Dj Polin
[The Purple Traveler]

Veneka — WINNER
Rawayana Featuring Akapellah
[Brocoli Records / O.B.G Nation]

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Field 3 - Urban

CATEGORY 9

Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance

For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group Urban recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Interpretación Urbana/Fusión Urbana

Para grabaciones nuevas, vocales o intrumentales, por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos de música Urbana. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Interpretação Urbana/Fusão Urbana

Para gravações vocais instrumentais por artistas-solo, duplas ou grupos que contenham material inédito de música Urbana. Somente singles ou faixas.

Capaz — Merengueton
Alleh, Yorghaki
[Conmuer LLC]

DtMF — WINNER
Bad Bunny
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

De Maravisha
Tokischa Featuring Nathy Peluso
[Warner Music Latina / Sol Entertainment Group LLC]

La Plena - W Sound 05
W Sound Featuring Beele & Ovy On The Drums
[Kristoman LLC/ Warner Music Latina]

Roma
Jay Wheeler
[Linked Music / Dynamic Records / Empire]

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CATEGORY 10

Best Reggaeton Performance

For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group Reggaeton recordings. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Interpretación Reggaeton

Para grabaciones nuevas, vocales o intrumentales, por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos de música Reggaeton. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Interpretação Reggaeton

Para gravações vocais instrumentais por artistas-solo, duplas ou grupos que contenham material inédito de música Reggaeton. Somente singles ou faixas.

Baja Pa' Acá
Rauw Alejandro Featuring Alexis & Fido
Track from: Cosa Nuestra
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Voy A Llevarte Pa PR — WINNER
Bad Bunny
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Dile A Él
Nicky Jam
Track from: Sunshine
[NJ Music LLC, Distributed by Virgin Music Group US Latin]

Brillar
Lenny Tavárez
Track from: Brillar
[Warner Music Latina Inc./ Kristoman LLC]

Reggaeton Malandro
Yandel Featuring Tego Calderón
Track from: Elyte
[Warner Music Latina / La Leyenda LLC]

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CATEGORY 11

Best Urban Music Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Urban recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Urbana.

Melhor Álbum de Música "Urban"

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Urbana.

DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS — WINNER
Bad Bunny
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Underwater
Fariana
[La Commission, LLC]

Naiki
Nicki Nicole
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC / Dale Play Records]

MPC Música Popular Carioca
Papatinho
[Universal Music Ltda]

Elyte
Yandel
[Warner Music Latina / La Leyenda LLC]

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CATEGORY 12

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song

A Songwriter's Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción de Rap/Hip Hop

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español o Portugués, además deberá de ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção Rap/Hip Hop

Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol ou português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

El Favorito De Mami
Noah Assad, José Carabaño, Eladio Carrión, Samuel David Jiménez, Adam Moralejo, Albert Packness & Big Soto, songwriters (Big Soto Featuring Eladio Carrion)
Track from: Sotorius
[Rimas Entertainment LLC D/B/A Rimas Mexico]

Fresh — WINNER
Trueno, songwriter (Trueno)
[2025 Sur Capital Records, Under Exclusive License]

Parriba
Akapellah, Jesus Fuenmayor & Trueno, songwriters (Akapellah Featuring Trueno)
[Warner Music Latina / Obg Nation]

Sudor Y Tinta
Samuel Wilfredo Dilone Castillo, Sócrates Rafael Francis Puello, J Noa & Vakero, songwriters (J Noa & Vakero)f
Track from: Los 5Golpe
[Sony Music Latin]

Thc
Arcángel, songwriter (Arcángel)
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

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CATEGORY 13

Best Urban Song

A Songwriter's Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción Urbana

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español o Portugués y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção "Urban"

Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol ou português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

Cosas Pendientes
Édgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Manuel Lorente Freire & Maluma, songwriters (Maluma)
[Royalty Records/Sony Music Latin]

DtMF — WINNER
Bad Bunny, Scott Dittrich, JULiA LEWiS, MAG, Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, Hugo Rene Sencion Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

En La City
Trueno & Young Miko, songwriters (Trueno Featuring Young Miko)
[2025 Sur Capital Records, Under Exclusive License]

LA MuDANZA
Bad Bunny, Julio Gastón, Luis Amed Irizarry, Marcos Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Xq Eres Así
Alejandro Avila, Alvaro Díaz, Manuel Lara, Nathy Peluso & Joyce Francue Santana Febres, songwriters (Alvaro Diaz Featuring Nathy Peluso)
[Alvaro Diaz]

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Field 4 - Rock

CATEGORY 14

Best Rock Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Rock recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Rock

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Rock.

Melhor Álbum de Rock

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Rock.

Legado
A.N.I.M.A.L
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]

Luna En Obras — En Vivo
Marilina Bertoldi
[Pelo Music S.A.]

A TRES DÍAS DE LA TIERRA
Eruca Sativa
[Sony Music Argentina]

Gigante
Leiva
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

Novela — WINNER
Fito Paez
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

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CATEGORY 15

Best Rock Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción de Rock

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção de Rock

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

La Torre — WINNER / TIE
Nicole Shirel Davidovich, RENEE & Pablo Stipicic, songwriters (RENEE)
Track from: R
[Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]

Legado
Andrés Giménez, songwriter (A.N.I.M.A.L)
[Sony Music Entertainment]

Sale El Sol — WINNER / TIE
Fito Paez, songwriter (Fito Paez)
Track from: Novela
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

TRNA
Ali Stone, songwriter (Ali Stone)
Track from: A Través Del Espejo
[Ali Stone / Create Music Group]

VOLARTE
Eruca Sativa, songwriters (Eruca Sativa)
[Sony Music Argentina]

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CATEGORY 16

Best Pop/Rock Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Pop/Rock recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Pop/Rock

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Pop/Rock.

Melhor Álbum Pop/Rock

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Pop/Rock.

Vándalos
Bandalos Chinos
[Bandalos Chinos]

Malhablado
Diamante Eléctrico
[Diamante Eléctrico]

Malcriado
Lasso
[Universal Music México]

El Último Día De Nuestras Vidas
Dani Martín
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

Ya Es Mañana — WINNER
Morat
[Universal Music Spain]

R
RENEE
[Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]

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CATEGORY 17

Best Pop/Rock Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción Pop/Rock

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção Pop/Rock

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

Ángulo Muerto
Leiva, songwriter (Leiva)
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L]

Desastres Fabulosos — WINNER
Conociendo Rusia, Jorge Drexler & Pablo Drexler, songwriters (Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia)
[Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]

Lucifer
Renzo Bravo, Lasso & Orlando Vitto, songwriters (Lasso)
Track from: Malcriado
[Universal Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

no llames lo mio nuestro
Joaquina & Andry Kiddos, songwriters (Joaquina)
[Universal Music Latino / Arthouse]

Tu Manera De Amar
Julián Bernal & Debi Nova, songwriters (Debi Nova)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Un último vals
Leiva, Benjamín Prado & Joaquín Sabina, songwriters (Joaquín Sabina)
[Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]

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Field 5 - Alternative

CATEGORY 18

Best Alternative Music Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal (in Spanish) or instrumental Alternative recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Alternativa

Para álbumes vocales en español o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Alternativa.

Melhor Álbum de Música Alternativa

Para álbuns vocais em espanhol ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Alternativa.

PARA QUIEN TRABAJAS Vol. I
Marilina Bertoldi
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]

Papota — WINNER
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
[5020 Records]

Bodhiria
Judeline
[Interscope Records]

TODOS LOS DÍAS TODO EL DÍA
Latin Mafia
[Rimas Music]

DAISY
Rusowsky
[Rusia-IDK, S.L./Warner Records Inc]

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CATEGORY 19

Best Alternative Song

A Songwriter's Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción Alternativa

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção Alternativa

Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

El Ritmo
Salvador Colombo, songwriter (Bandalos Chinos)
[Bandalos Chinos]

Joropo
Javier Fernández Blanco, Pablo Gómez Cano, Roberto Gutierrez Acosta, Andrés De Las Heras, Judeline & Pablo López García, songwriters (Judeline)
Track from: Bodhiria
[Interscope Records]

Siento Que Merezco Más
Latin Mafia, songwriters (Latin Mafia)
Track from: Siento Que Merezco Más
[Rimas Music]

Sola
Paloma Morphy, songwriter (Paloma Morphy)
[Bam Songs SA de CC / Sony Music Entertainment México SA de CV]

#Tetas — WINNER
Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Gale, Vicente Jiménez "Vibarco" & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
[5020 Records]

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Field 6 - Tropical

CATEGORY 20

Best Salsa Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Salsa recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Salsa

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Salsa.

Melhor Álbum de Salsa

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Salsa.

Big Swing
José Alberto “El Canario”
[Los Canarios Music / La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]

Fotografías — WINNER
Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
[Ruben Blades Productions]

Mira Como Vengo
Issac Delgado
[AnZn]

Infinito Positivo
Los Hermanos Rosario
[Pepe Rosario Inc. | La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]

Debut Y Segunda Tanda, Vol. II
Gilberto Santa Rosa
[B2B Music]

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CATEGORY 21

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Cumbia/Vallenato recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Cumbia/Vallenato

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Cumbia/Vallenato.

Melhor Álbum de Cumbia/Vallenato

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Cumbia/Vallenato.

SON 30
Checo Acosta
[Checumbia Producciones S.A.S]

El Último Baile — WINNER
Silvestre Dangond & Juancho De La Espriella
[Music Dreams Corp. / Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

De Amor Nadie Se Muere
Karen Lizarazo
[Small Water Music]

Baila Kolombia
Los Cumbia Stars
[Discos Fuentes Edimúsica S.A.S]

La Jerarquía
Peter Manjarrés & Luis José Villa
[Peter Manjarrés]

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CATEGORY 22

Best Merengue/Bachata Album

For vocal or instrumental Merengue and/or Bachata albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material.

Mejor Álbum de Merengue y/o Bachata

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales de Merengue y/o Bachata que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo.

Melhor Álbum Merengue/Bachata

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Merengue/Bachata.

El Más Completo
Alex Bueno
[Mayimba Music]

Novato Apostador — WINNER
Eddy Herrera
[Intermusic, S.R.L.]

Milly Quezada - Live Vol. 1 Desde El Teatro Nacional De República Dominicana
Milly Quezada
[PAJGR Music Group SRL / La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]

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CATEGORY 23

Best Traditional Tropical Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Traditional Tropical recordings.

Mejor Álbum Tropical Tradicional

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Tropical Tradicional.

Melhor Álbum Tropical Tradicional

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Tropical Tradicional.

Malena Burke Canta A Meme Solis, Vol. 1
Malena Burke & Meme Solis
[Burke Music Records LLC]

Raíces — WINNER
Gloria Estefan
[Crescent Moon Records, Inc. Distributed and Marketed by Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Caminando Piango Piango
Orquesta Failde
[Tumbao Productions]

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CATEGORY 24

Best Contemporary Tropical Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Contemporary Tropical recordings.

Mejor Álbum Tropical Contemporáneo

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música del género Tropical Contemporáneo.

Melhor Álbum Tropical Contemporâneo

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Tropical Contemporânea.

Calidosa
Mike Bahía
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

Puñito De Yocahú — WINNER
Vicente García
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Ilusión Óptica
Pedrito Martínez
[GroundUP Music LLC]

Bingo
Alain Pérez
[Alaín Perez under exclusive license to Puntilla]

Fiesta Candelaria
Puerto Candelaria
[Merlín Studios Producciones S.A.S]

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CATEGORY 25

Best Tropical Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción Tropical

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção Tropical

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

Ahora O Nunca
Juan José Hernandez, songwriter (Gilberto Santa Rosa)
Track from: Debut Y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2
[B2B Music]

Cariñito
Techy Fatule, songwriter (Techy Fatule)
[La Oreja Media Group, Inc.]

La Foto
Larry Coll, Luis Enrique & Marcos Sánchez, songwriters (Luis Enrique)
[Luis Enrique Oficial]

Nunca Me Fui
Rubén Blades, Andy Clay, Fonseca, Felipe González Abad & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (Fonseca & Rubén Blades)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido — WINNER
Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)
[Bichota Records LLC, under exclusive license to Interscope Records]

Venga Lo Que Venga
Andy Clay, Fonseca & Alberto Montenegro, songwriters (Fonseca, Rawayana)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

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Field 7 - Singer-Songwriter

CATEGORY 26

Best Singer-Songwriter Album

For solo artists or duos.

Mejor Álbum Cantautor

Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas o dúos.

Melhor Álbum Cantor Compositor

Para interpretações por artistas-solo ou duplas.

Dos Hemisferios
Alejandro Y Maria Laura
[Altafonte Under exclusive license to Altafonte from Alejandro y Maria Laura]

el cuerpo después de todo
Valeria Castro
[Warner Music Spain, S.L / Valeria Castro]

Cancionera — WINNER
Natalia Lafourcade
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

Cosas Que Sorprenden A La Audiencia
Vivir Quintana
[Universal Music Mexico]

Relatos
Ale Zéguer
[Enso Music]

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CATEGORY 27

Best Singer-Songwriter Song

For singles or tracks that contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese, or any language recognized in Ibero-America. Must be a new song composed and performed 100% by the singer-songwriter. Only solo artists or duos are eligible.

Mejor Canción Cantautor

Para sencillos o cortes que contengan al menos el 60% de la letra en español, portugués o cualquier idioma reconocido en Iberoamérica. Debe ser una canción nueva, compuesta e interpretada en su totalidad por el cantautor.

Melhor Canción Cantor Compositor

Para singles ou faixas. Deve conter pelo menos 60% das letras em espanhol, português ou qualquer idioma reconhecido na Ibero-América. Deve ser uma canção nova composta e interpretada 100% pelo cantautor(a).

aeropuerto
Joaquina, songwriter (Joaquina)
[Universal Music Latino / Arthouse]

Amarte sin que quieras irte
Camilú, songwriter (Camilú)
[Sony Music Argentina]

Cancionera — WINNER
Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

Como Un Pájaro
Silvana Estrada, songwriter (Silvana Estrada)
[Glassnote Records]

Quisqueya
Vicente García, songwriter (Vicente García)
Track from: Puñito De Yocahú
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

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Field 8 - Regional-Mexican

CATEGORY 28

Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Ranchero/Mariachi recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Ranchera/Mariachi

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Ranchera/Mariachi.

Melhor Álbum de Música Ranchera/Mariachi

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Ranchera/Mariachi.

Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano
Pepe Aguilar
[Equinoccio Records]

Alma De Reyna 30 Aniversario
Mariachi Reyna De Los Ángeles
[Serenata Records]

Quién + Como Yo — WINNER
Christian Nodal
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V. Bajo Distribución en Exclusiva de Christian Nodal]

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CATEGORY 29

Best Banda Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Banda recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Banda

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Banda.

Melhor Álbum de Música Banda

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Banda.

4218 — WINNER
Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
[Copar Music, Inc]

25 Aniversario — Deluxe
Luis Ángel "El Flaco"
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]

Edición Limitada
Banda Ms De Sergio Lizarraga
[Lizos Music]

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CATEGORY 30

Best Tejano Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Tejano recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Tejana

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Tejana.

Melhor Álbum de Música Texana

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Tejano.

Imperfecto, Vol. 2
El Plan
[Indepe Music S.A de C.V.]

Yo No Te Perdí
Gabriella
[Gt Digital / Gabriella / Empire]

Reflexiones
Grupo Cultura
[Grupo Cultura Music]

El Siguiente Paso — Live Session
Marian y Mariel
[Onerpm]

Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía [Vol.1/En Vivo] — WINNER
Bobby Pulido
[Fono/Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.]

6
Juan Treviño
[Penfo Music, LLC]

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CATEGORY 31

Best Norteño Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Norteño recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Norteña

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Norteña.

Melhor Álbum de Música Nortenha

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Nortenha.

El Plan & Manuel Alejandro
El Plan & Manuel Alejandro
[Indepe Music S.A de C.V / Pura Music LLC.]

Pasado, Presente, Futuro
La Energía Norteña
[Azteca Records, LLC]

La Lotería — WINNER
Los Tigres Del Norte
[Fono/RMS Music Group, Inc., Exclusively Licensed to UMG Recordings, Inc.]

V1V0
Alfredo Olivas
[Fonovisa/Camiolvi Inc., Distributed by UMG Recordings Inc.]

Frente A Frente
Pesado
[Warner Music Latina]

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CATEGORY 32

Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Contemporary Mexican Music recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Mexicana Contemporánea

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música regional mexicana contemporánea.

Melhor Álbum de Música Mexicana Contemporânea

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Regional Mexicana Contemporânea.

Mirada
Ivan Cornejo
[Zaragoza Records, LLC / Interscope Records]

Leyenda
DannyLux
[Warner Music Latina]

Evolución
Grupo Firme
[Music VIP Entertainment Presenta Grupo Firme]

Palabra De To's (Seca) — WINNER
Carín León
[Socios Music, LLC]

Incómodo
Tito Double P
[Double P Records]

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CATEGORY 33

Best Regional Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción Regional Mexicana

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção Regional

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

Hecha Pa' Mí
Edgar Barrera, Iván Gamez, Alex Hernandez & Adelaido Solis, songwriters (Grupo Frontera)
[Grupo Frontera]

La Lotería — WINNER
Luciano Luna, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)
[Fono/RMS Music Group, Inc., Exclusively Licensed To UMG Recordings, Inc.]

Me Jalo
Miguel Armenta, Edgar Barrera & Jesús Ortiz Paz, songwriters (Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera)
Track from: Mala Mia
[Rancho Humilde/Streetmob Records/Grupo Frontera. Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Seguimos o No
Fernanda Diaz, Daniela Garcia Rosso, Lupita Infante & Mauro Muñoz, songwriters (Lupita Infante)
[Guadalupita Music, LLC]

Si Tú Me Vieras
Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Carín León & Maluma, songwriters (Carín León, Maluma)
Track from: *Palabra De To's (Seca)*
[Socios Music, LLC]

Tierra Trágame
César Gonzales & Kakalo, songwriters (Kakalo, Carín León)
[Socios Music, LLC]

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Field 9 - Instrumental

CATEGORY 34

Best Instrumental Album

For albums containing 51% or more playing time of Instrumental recordings.

Mejor Álbum Instrumental

Para álbumes que contengan un 51%, o más, de grabaciones instrumentales.

Melhor Álbum Instrumental

Para álbuns que contenham, no mínimo, 51% de seu tempo de duração de gravações instrumentais.

Alma En Cuba
Ariel Brínguez & Iván "Melon" Lewis
[Cezanne Producciones]

Saga
Yamandu Costa, Martín Sued e Orquestra Assintomática
[Bagual Produções e Eventos Ltda]

Ida e Volta
Yamandu Costa
[Bagual Produções e Eventos Ltda]

Havana Meets Harlem
Harlem Quartet Featuring Aldo López Gavilán
[Red Tusk Records LLC]

Y El Canto De Todas — WINNER
Rafael Serrallet & Orquesta Filarmónica Nacional de Lviv
[Independiente]

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Field 10 - Traditional

CATEGORY 35

Best Folk Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Folk recordings.

Mejor Álbum Folclórico

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Folclórica.

Melhor Álbum de Música Folclórica

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Folclórica.

Conjuros
Susana Baca
[Altafonte under exclusive license from Pregón Producciones]

Joropango — WINNER
Kerreke, Daniela Padrón
[Oleta Music]

Lentamente
Sílvia Pérez Cruz & Juan Falú
[El Pez Cruz. Editado Bajo Distribución Exclusiva Por Sony Music Entertainment España. S.L.]

Candombe
Julieta Rada
[Altafonte Bajo Licencia Exclusiva de Julieta Rada]

#Anonimas&Resilientes
Voces Del Bullerengue
[Chaco World Music]

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CATEGORY 36

Best Tango Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Tango recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Tango

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Tango.

Melhor Álbum de Tango

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Tango.

Colángelo... Tango
José Colángelo
[MAMP Songs]

Piazzolla Para Orquesta Típica
Orquesta Típica Daniel Ruggiero
[Brabacam]

Milonguín
Giovanni Parra Quinteto
[Hoot/Wisdom Recordings]

Shin-Urayasu
Richard Scofano, Alfredo Minetti
[Dianoia Records & Richard Scofano]

La Inevitable Tentación De Ir A Contramano
Sexteto Fantasma
[Sexteto Fantasma]

En Vivo 20 Años — WINNER
Tanghetto
[Constitution Music Argentina / The Orchard]

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CATEGORY 37

Best Flamenco Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Flamenco recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Flamenca

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Flamenca.

Melhor Álbum de Música Flamenca

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Flamenca.

KM.0
Andrés Barrios
[Andrés Barrios]

Flamencas — WINNER
Las Migas
[Las Migas Music]

Azabache
Kiki Morente
[Universal Music Spain S.L.U.]

Sangre Sucia
Ángeles Toledano
[Universal Music Spain, S.L.U.]

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CATEGORY 38

Best Roots Song

For singles or tracks that reflect the traditions and roots of various communities, cultures, or social groups, especially those of Hispanic American origin. A song must be new and be at least 60% of lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese or in an indigenous language. Award to the Songwriter(s).

Mejor Canción de Raíces

Para sencillos o temas (vocales e instrumentales) que reflejen las tradiciones y raíces de diversas comunidades, culturas o grupos sociales, especialmente aquellos de origen hispanoamericano. La canción debe contener al menos un 60% de la letra en español, portugués o en lengua o dialecto indígena y debe ser una canción nueva. Premio al/los compositor(es).

Melhor Canção de Raízes

Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em espanhol ou português ou em uma língua indígena, e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas. Prêmio ao (aos) compositor(es)

Aguacero — WINNER
Luis Enrique, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla, songwriters (Luis Enrique, C4 Trío)
[Luis Enrique Oficial / Chazz Music]

Como Quisiera Quererte
El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade Featuring El David Aguilar)
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

El Palomo y La Negra
El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade)
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.]

Ella
Tato Marenco, songwriter (Anita Vergara, Tato Marenco)
[TM Entertainment LLC]

Jardín del Paraíso
Catalina García Barahona, William Martínez, Juan Carlos Mindinero Satizabal & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters (Monsieur Periné Featuring Bejuco
[5020 Records]

Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii
Bad Bunny, Luis Amed Irizarry, MAG, Marcos Efrain Masis, Flor Morales Ramos, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
Track from: Debí Tirar Más Fotos
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

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Field 11 - Jazz

CATEGORY 39

Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Latin Jazz/Jazz recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Jazz Latino/Jazz

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Jazz Latino/Jazz.

Melhor Álbum de Jazz Latino/Jazz

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Jazz Latino/Jazz.

Hamilton De Holanda Trio - Live In NYC — WINNER / TIE
Hamilton De Holanda
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil ltda.]

La Fleur De Cayenne
Paquito D'Rivera & Madrid-New York Connection Band
[Sunnyside Communications]

Luces y Sombras
Iván Melon Lewis Trio
[Iván Melon Lewis]

Cuba And Beyond — WINNER / TIE
Chucho Valdés, Royal Quartet
[InnerJazz a division of InnerCat Music Group, LLC]

Golden City
Miguel Zenón
[Miel Music]

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Field 12 - Christian

CATEGORY 40

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new Spanish language Christian recordings.

Mejor Álbum Cristiano (En Español)

Para álbumes que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Cristiana en Español.

Melhor Álbum de Música Cristã (Língua Espanhola)

Para álbuns vocais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Cristã em Espanhol.

Exaltado
Marco Barrientos
[Heaven Music]

La Novia
Christine D'Clario
[Gracehouse Music]

Coritos Vol. 1
(Israel & New Breed)
[Integrity Music (Us)]

Aquí Estamos
Marcos Vidal
[Heaven Music]

Legado — WINNER
Marcos Witt
[CanZion]

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CATEGORY 41

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new Portuguese language Christian recordings.

Mejor Álbum Cristiano (En Portugués)

Para álbumes que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Cristiana en Portugués.

Melhor Álbum de Música Cristã (Língua Portuguesa)

Para álbuns vocais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Cristã em Português.

Ton Carfi 20 Anos — Ao Vivo
Ton Carfi
[Som Livre]

Razão Da Esperança
Paloma Possi
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda.]

Onde Guardamos As Flores
Resgate
[Resgate/Onerpm]

Memóri4s [Ao Vivo] — WINNER
Eli Soares
[Universal Music Ltda.]

A Maior Honra
Julliany Souza
[Criative Music/Julliany Souza]

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Field 13 - Portuguese Language

CATEGORY 42

Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Pop Contemporáneo en Lengua Portuguesa

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Pop Contemporánea en Lengua Portuguesa.

Melhor Álbum de Pop Contemporâneo em Língua Portuguesa

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito Pop Contemporâneo em Língua Portuguesa.

No Escuro, Quem É Você
Carol Biazin
[Universal Music Ltda]

Fugacidade
Janeiro
[Enero Records]

Caju — WINNER
Liniker
[Breu Entertainment]

Maravilhosamente Bem
Julia Mestre
[Altafonte Brasil / Mr.Bongo]

Coisas Naturais
Marina Sena
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda.]

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CATEGORY 43

Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album

For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Portuguese language Rock or Alternative recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Rock o Música Alternativa en Lengua Portuguesa

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de rock o música alternativa en lengua portuguesa.

Melhor Álbum de Rock ou de Música Alternativa em Língua Portuguesa

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Rock ou Música Alternativa em Língua Portuguesa.

O Mundo Dá Voltas — WINNER
Baianasystem
[Máquina De Louco]

Colinho
Maria Beraldo
[Selo Risco]

Reações Adversas / Ao Persistirem Os Sintomas
Tó Brandileone
[Lemon Music]

Quanto Mais Eu Como, Mais Fome Eu Sinto
Djonga
[A Quadrilha]

Big Buraco
Jadsa
[Selo Risco]

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CATEGORY 44

Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance

For commercially released singles or tracks (vocal or instrumental) of recordings in Portuguese language that contain 51% or more playing time of newly recorded (previously unreleased) material, and 51% playing time of Urban music.  For solo artists, duos, or groups. Award to the Artist(s).

Mejor Interpretación Urbana en Lengua Portuguesa

Para sencillos o cortes (vocales o instrumentales) de grabaciones en portugués lanzados comercialmente, en las que 51% o más del tiempo total es material de una grabación nueva (no lanzada comercialmente) y 51% del tiempo total es música urbana.  Para solistas, dúos o grupos. Premio al (a los) artista(s).

Melhor Interpretação Urbana em Língua Portuguesa

Para singles ou faixas (vocais ou instrumentais), lançados comercialmente, de gravações em língua portuguesa que contenham material com 51% ou mais de tempo de reprodução de gravações recentes (que nunca foram lançadas comercialmente), e 51% de tempo de reprodução de música Urban.  Para artistas solo, duplas ou grupos. Prêmio para o(s) Artista(s).

Só Quero Ver
BK’ & Evinha
Track from: Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos para Esquecer
[Gigantes / Altafonte Brasil]

Demoro A Dormir
Djonga Featuring Milton Nascimento
Track from: *Quanto Mais Eu Como Mais Fome Eu Sinto!*
[A Quadrilha]

Caju — WINNER
Liniker
Track from: Caju
[Breu Entertainment]

A Dança - Ao Vivo
Mc Hariel & Gilberto Gil
[Warner Music Brasil Ltda.]

Barbie
Mc Tuto Featuring Dj Glenner
[Sonar Music/Believe Music]

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CATEGORY 45

Best Samba/Pagode Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Samba/Pagode recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Samba/Pagode

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Samba/Pagode.

Melhor Álbum de Samba/Pagode

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Samba/Pagode.

Alcione
Alcione
[Biscoito Fino]

Manual Prático Do Novo Samba Tradicional, Vol. 2: Tia Darci
Marcelo D2
[Pupila Dilatada / Elemess]

Pagode Da Mart'nália
Mart'nália
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda]

Zeca Pagodinho - 40 Anos (Ao Vivo)
Zeca Pagodinho
[AQP Produções Artisticas Ltda / Universal Music Ltda]

Sorriso Eu Gosto No Pagode Vol. 3 - Homenagem Ao Fundo De Quintal - Gravado Em Londres — WINNER
Sorriso Maroto
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda. / SM Eventos Musicais Ltda.]

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CATEGORY 46

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental MPB & MAPB recordings.

Mejor Álbum Música Popular Brasileña/Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileña

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de Música Popular Brasileña y Música Afro-Portuguesa Brasileña.

Melhor Álbum de Música Popular Brasileira/Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de Música Popular Brasileira e Música Afro-Portuguesa-Brasileira (MAPB).

Sentido
5 A Seco
[Lemon Music]

Um Mar Pra Cada Um — WINNER
Luedji Luna
[Dan Produções Distribuído Por Altafonte Brasil]

Pique
Dora Morelenbaum
[Coala Records / Altafonte Brasil]

Divina Casca
Rachel Reis
[Altafonte Brasil]

Beleza. Mas Agora A Gente Faz O Que Com Isso?
Rubel
[Dorileo / Altafonte Brasil]

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CATEGORY 47

Best Sertaneja Music Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Sertaneja recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música Sertaneja

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música Sertaneja.

Melhor Álbum de Música Sertaneja

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música Sertaneja.

Let's Go Rodeo
Ana Castela
[Ana Castela]

José & Durval — WINNER
Chitãozinho & Xororó
[Onda Musical]

Obrigado Deus
Léo Foguete
[Acertei Produções]

Transcende - Ao Vivo / Deluxe
Lauana Prado
[Universal Music Ltda.]

Do Velho Testamento
Tierry
[Virgin Music Group]

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CATEGORY 48

Best Portuguese Language Roots Album

For Albums containing at least 51%  playing time of new vocal or instrumental Portuguese Language Roots recordings.

Mejor Álbum de Música de Raíces en Lengua Portuguesa

Para álbumes vocales o instrumentales que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de música de Raíces en Lengua Portuguesa.

Melhor Álbum de Música de Raízes em Língua Portuguesa

Para álbuns vocais ou instrumentais que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de música de Raízes em Língua Portuguesa.

Casa Coração
Joyce Alane
[Carvalheira / Altafonte Brasil]

Ao Vivo No Ccb: Homenagem A José Mário Branco
Camané
[Warner Music Portugal]

Universo De Paixão
Natascha Falcão
[Biscoito Fino]

Transespacial
Fitti
[Cachoeira Music]

Dominguinho — WINNER
João Gomes, Mestrinho e Jota.pê
[Jg Shows/Believe Music]

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Best Portuguese Language Song

A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 60% of the lyrics in Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Canción en Lengua Portuguesa

Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 60% de letra en Portugués y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Canção em Língua Portuguesa

Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 60% de letra em português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.

Maravilhosamente Bem
Julia Mestre, songwriter (Julia Mestre)
Track from: Maravilhosamente Bem
[Altafonte Brasil]

Ouro De Tolo
Marina Sena, songwriter (Marina Sena)
Track from: Coisas Naturais
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda]

Transe
Zé Ibarra, songwriter (Zé Ibarra)
[Coala Records]

Um Vento Passou - Para Paul Simon
Marcio Borges & Milton Nascimento, songwriters (Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding Featuring Paul Simon)
Track from: Milton + Esperanza
[Concord Records]

Veludo Marrom — WINNER
Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)
Track from: Caju
[Breu Entertainment]

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Field 14 - Children's

CATEGORY 50

Best Children’s Album

For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new musical recordings that are created and intended specifically for children.

Mejor Álbum de Música Infantil

Para álbumes que contengan por lo menos 51% de tiempo total grabado con material nuevo de grabaciones que han sido creadas y destinadas específicamente para niños.

Melhor Álbum Infantil

Para álbuns que contenham pelo menos 51% de tempo total gravado com material inédito de gravações criadas especificamente para crianças.

Los Nuevos Canticuentos — WINNER
(Canticuentos, Coro de Ríogrande)
Gustavo Gordillo, Andrés Leal, Juan Gabriel Turbay & Carlos Vives, producers
[Gaira Música Local]

Aventuras De Caramelo
Antonio Caramelo, Malibu
[Malibu Studios/Onerpm]

Cenas Infantis
Palavra Cantada
[Palavra Cantada]

Buscapié
Luis Pescetti, Juan Quintero
[Lmp]

Jirafas
Rita Rosa
[Pikitin Learning Projects]

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Field 15 - Classical

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Best Classical Album

Award to the Artist(s), Conductor, Producer(s), and established Orchestra/ Ensemble.

Mejor Álbum de Música Clásica

Premio al Artista(s), Productor(es), Conductor y Orquesta/Conjunto establecido.

Melhor Álbum de Música Clássica

Prêmio para o(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es), Condutor, Conjunto ou Orquestra estabelecida.

Brouwer, Erena & Others: Guitar Works
Ausiàs Parejo; José Luis Ruiz Del Puerto, album producer
[Naxos]

Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
María Dueñas; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitry Lipay, album producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)
[Platoon]

Kaleidoscope - Contemporary Piano Music By Female Composers From Around The World — WINNER
Isabel Dobarro; Javier Monteverde, album producer
[Grand Piano]

Radamés
São Paulo Chamber Soloists; Ulrich Schneider, producer
[Azul Music]

Sisters Of The Moon
Susana Gómez Vázquez; Gonzalo Noqué, album producer
[Eudora Records]

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Best Classical Contemporary Composition

A Composer's Award. For newly, recorded original composition written in the last 25 years, and released for the first time during the Eligibility year.

Mejor Obra/Composición Clásica Contemporánea

Premio al Compositor(es). Para las grabaciones nuevas de obras o composiciones originales que hayan sido compuestas dentro de los pasados 25 años y que hayan sido lanzadas pro primera vez dentro del Periodo de Elegibilidad.

Melhor Obra/Composição Clássica Contemporânea

Prêmio para os Compositor(es). Para as gravações novas de obra ou composição original que tenham sido compostas nos últimos 25 anos, é que tenham sido lançadas pela primera vez dentro do Período de Elegibilidade.

Guitar Concerto. I: The Spirit Within, II. Le Tombeau de Viola Liuzzo, III. Devil’s Rag
Giovanni Piacentini, composer (Eduardo García Barrios, Eliot Fisk, Orquesta Escuela Carlos Chávez)
Track from: El Llanto De La Guitarra
[Urtext]

I Movimiento: La Visita, II Movimiento: Ritual Chamánico, III Movimiento: Introspección, IV Movimiento: Federico Alma Gitana
Marvin Camacho, composer (Marvin Camacho & Orquesta Sinfónica De La Universidad De Costa Rica)
Track from: Suite De La Verde Vida Para Viola Y Orquesta Sinfónica. Una Visita Imaginada De Federico García Lorca A Costa Rica
[Marvin Camacho]

Revolución Diamantina - Act I: The Sounds Cats Make, Act II: We Don’t Love Each Other, Act III: Borders And Bodies, Act IV: Speaking The Unspeakable — WINNER
Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
Track from: Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
[2024 Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra]

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Field 16 - Visual Media

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Best Music For Visual Media

A music project for visual media is one that has been recorded specifically to accompany a visual production. Award to the Composer(s) and Artist(s) with significant contributions.

Mejor Música para Medios Visuales

Un proyecto musical para medios visuales es aquel que ha sido grabado específicamente para acompañar una producción visual. Premio al/los compositor(es) y artista(s) con contribuciones significativas.

Melhor Música para Mídias Visuais

Um projeto musical para meios visuais é aquele que foi gravado especificamente para acompanhar uma produção visual. Prêmio para o(s) compositor(es) e artista(s) com contribuições significativas.

Cada Minuto Cuenta — Banda Sonora De La Serie Original De Prime Video
Pedro Osuna
(Pedro Osuna, artist); Pedro Osuna, composer
[Amazon Content Services, LLC]

Cien Años De Soledad (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix) — WINNER
Camilo Sanabria
(Camilo Sanabria, artist); Camilo Sanabria, composer
[Netflix Music]

El Eternauta — Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix
Federico Jusid
(Federico Jusid, artist); Federico Jusid, composer
[Netflix Music]

In The Summers
Cabra
(Eduardo Cabra, artist); Eduardo Cabra, composer
[La Casa Del Sombrero]

Pedro Páramo — Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix
Gustavo Santaolalla
(Gustavo Santaolalla, artist); Gustavo Santaolalla, composer
[Netflix Music]

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Field 17 - Arranging

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Best Arrangement

Arrangement must be new, released for the first time on any recording during the current eligibility year. Award to Arranger(s). Singles or Tracks only.

Mejor Arreglo

Un arreglo debe ser nuevo, lanzado por primera vez en cualquier grabación durante el año de elegibilidad actual. Premio al Arreglista(s). Solamente sencillos o cortes.

Melhor Arranjo

O arranjo deve ser novo, lançado pela primeira vez em qualquer gravação durante o ano de elegibilidade atual. Prêmio para: Arranjador(es). Apenas Singles ou Tracks.

Sapato Velho
Rafael Beck e Felipe Montanaro
Rafael Beck & Felipe Montanaro, arrangers (Rafael Beck e Felipe Montanaro)
[Biscoito Fino]

Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas — Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
David Bisbal
Cheche Alara & David Bisbal, arrangers (David Bisbal)
Track from: *Todo Es Posible En Navidad*
[Universal Music Spain, S.L.U.]

Procuro Olvidarte - Versión Sinfónica
(Brava Featuring Yaneth Sandoval)
Edy Lan, arranger (Brava Featuring Yaneth Sandoval)
Track from: Brava
[One Take]

Bach's Cuban Concerto For Piano And Tres
Joachim Horsley Featuring Olivia Soler & Boston Public Quartet And Friends
Joachim Horsley, arranger (Joachim Horsley Featuring Olivia Soler & Boston Public Quartet And Friends)
Track from: Afro Bach
[LittleHorse Group, LLC.]

Camaleón — WINNER
Cesar Orozco & Son Ahead
Cesar Orozco, arranger (Cesar Orozco & Son Ahead)
[Oromusic Productions]

Flight 962
Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra
Cassio Vianna, arranger (Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra)
Track from: Vida
[Teal Creek Music]

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Field 18 - Recording Package

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Best Recording Package

Award to the Art Director(s).

Mejor Diseño de Empaque

Premio al Director de Arte.

Melhor Projecto Gráfico de Um Álbum

Prêmio ao Diretor de Arte.

Cuarto Azul — WINNER
Aitana, Christian Molina, Miguel Torán & Isabel Vicente, art directors (Aitana)
[Universal Music Spain, S.L.U.]

Cuba And Beyond
Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero, Chucho Valdés & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Chucho Valdés, Royal Quartet)
[InnerJazz a division of InnerCat Music Group, LLC]

Gigante
Boa Mistura, art directors (Leiva)
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.]

Masters Of Our Roots
Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Albita & Chucho Valdés)
[Innercat Entertainment]

Por Esas Trenzas
Daniela Tomas & Miguel Tomas, art directors (Lourdes Carhuas)
[Le Miau Studios]

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Field 19 - Songwriter

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Songwriter of the Year

Four (4) singles or tracks (Spanish, Portuguese, or any native regional dialect) released for the first time during the current eligibility year. Songwriter must be credited “solely” as a songwriter or co-writer. Songwriter with a minimum of 4 newly written songs in which they are listed as a non-performing, non-producing songwriter, or co-writer.

Compositor del Año

Para sencillos o cortes solamente. Cuatro (4) sencillos o cortes (en español, portugués o cualquier dialecto autóctono regional) lanzados por primera vez durante el año actual de elegibilidad. El compositor debe haber recibido crédito únicamente como compositor o co-compositor.  Para compositores con un mínimo de cuatro canciones recién compuestas en las que se les acredite como compositor o co-compositor y que no son el intérprete, productor o ingeniero.

Compositor do Ano

Somente para singles ou faixas. Quatro (4) singles ou faixas (espanhol, português ou qualquer dialeto regional nativo) lançado pela primeira vez durante o ano de elegibilidade atual. O compositor deve ser creditado somente como compositor ou co-autor.  Compositores com um mínimo de quatro canções recém-escritas nas quais são creditados como compositor ou co-autor e que não são o intérprete, produtor ou engenheiro.

Edgar Barrera — WINNER

• Atención (Ivan Cornejo) (T)

• Contigo Al Cielo (Christian Nodal) (T)

• Ese Vato No Te Queda (Carin León Featuring Gabito Ballesteros) (S)

• Hoy No Me Siento Bien (Alejandro Sanz & Grupo Frontera) (S)

• Milagros (Karol G) (S)

• Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido (Karol G) (S)

• Soltera (Shakira) (S)

• Tommy & Pamela (Peso Pluma, Kenia Os) (T)

• Una Noche Contigo (Juanes) (S)

João Ferreira

• A Gente Pode Sair Dessa (Vitor Kley) (T)

• Água-Viva (Anavitória) (T)

• As Desvantagens De Amar Alguém Que Mora Longe (Lagum) (T)

• Flores Da Rua (Samuel Rosa) (T)

Pablo Preciado

• Cosas Del Destino (El Divorcio) (Los Tigres Del Norte) (T)

• Me Gusta Mi Vida (Intocable) (S)

• No Quiero Hablar (Ángela Aguilar) (T)

• Sé Feliz X Mi (Christian Nodal) (T)

• Ya No La Friegues (Carín León) (T)

Mónica Vélez

• A Dos De Borrarte (Ángela Aguilar) (T)

• Bendito Desamor (Río Roma) (T)

• Para Siempre Triste (Gloria Trevi, Monica Naranjo) (T)

• Por Si Me Vuelves A Querer (Camila) (T)

• Supernova (Camila) (T)

Ale Zéguer

• El Amor De Mi Herida (Carín León) (T)

• La Bienvenida (Yuridia) (T)

• Miedo A Las Alturas (Sofi Saar) (S)

• Nadie Se Va Como Llegó (Ángela Aguilar) (T)

• Polvo De Gigantes (Kurt, Edén Muñoz) (S)

• ¿Quién Lo Hará? (Carlos Rivera) (T)

• Regresa (Camila) (T)

• Te Tardaste (Río Roma) (S)

• Un Minuto De Silencio (Ángela Aguilar) (T)

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Field 20 - Production

CATEGORY 57

Best Engineered Album

For newly recorded albums released for the first time during the current Eligibility Year.  Award to Recording Engineer(s) and Mixer(s) credited with at least 33% of the album, and Mastering Engineer (s) credited with at least 51% of the album. NOT ELIGIBLE: Albums of previously released material do not qualify. Engineers credited as “assistant”, “additional”, “second engineer(s)”, etc., are not eligible.

Mejor Ingeniería de Grabación para un Álbum

Para álbumes grabados recientemente que hayan sido lanzados por primera vez durante el período actual de elegibilidad.  Premio al (a los) ingeniero(s) de grabación e ingeniero(s) de mezcla acreditado(s) con al menos un 33% del álbum y masterizador(es) acreditados con al menos 51% del álbum.

Melhor Álbum de Engenharia de Gravação

Para álbuns recém-gravados lançados pela primeira vez durante o atual Ano de Elegibilidade. Prêmio para Engenheiro(s) de Gravação e Engenheiro(s) de Mixagem creditado(s) com pelo menos 33% do álbum e Engenheiro(s) de Masterização creditados com pelo menos 51% do álbum.

Bodhiria
Isidro Acedo, Rob Bisel, Pablo Gómez Cano & Pablo López García, engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer (Judeline)
[Interscope Records]

Caju
Júlio Fejuca, Daniel Mariano Gonçalves, André Malaquias, João Milliet, Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, & Eric Yoshino, engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Liniker) [Breu Entertainment]

Cancionera — WINNER
Jack Lahana, engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Natalia Lafourcade)
[Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. De C.V.]

Enquanto Os Distraídos Amam
Tó Brandileone & Matheus Stiirmer, engineers; Pedro Peixoto, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Pedro Emílio)
[Esfera]

Love Cole Porter
Leo Alcantara & Marcelo Saboia, engineers; Marcelo Saboia, mixer; Andre Dias, mastering engineer (Antonio Adolfo)
[Antonio Adolfo Music Inc.]

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Producer of the Year

A Producer’s Award. (Artists names appear in parenthesis).

Productor del Año

Premio al/los Productor(es). (Los artistas aparecen entre paréntesis)

Produtor do Ano

Prêmio ao(s) Produtor(es). (Os artistas denominam aparecem no parêntese).

Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver — WINNER / TIE

• El Día Del Amigo (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso) (T)

• Impostor (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso) (T)

• La Noche De Tu Amor (ATGGT, Victoria May) (S)

• Los Ejes De Mi Carreta (ATGGT, Victoria May) (S)

• Re Forro (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso) (T)

• #Tetas (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso) (S)

Edgar Barrera

• Ángel (Grupo Frontera, Romeo Santos) (S)

• El Amigo (Christian Nodal) (S)

• Mala Mía (Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera) (A)

• Me Retiro (Santana & Grupo Frontera) (S)

• Milagros (Karol G) (S)

• Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido (Karol G) (S)

• Si Tú Me Vieras (Carín León, Maluma) (T)

• Siento (Virgo) (Bomba Estéreo, Rawayana, Astropical) (T)

• Vino Tinto (Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Gabito Ballesteros) (T)

Nico Cotton — WINNER / TIE

• Agridulce (Bhavi, Duki) (T)

• Carne Viva (Blair Featuring Dillom) (S)

• Cuarto Azul (Aitana) (A)

• Desastres Fabulosos (Jorge Drexler, Conociendo Rusia) (S)

• Latinaje (Cazzu) (A)

• Museo Del Prado (Manuel Carrasco) (T)

• Perfecto Final (Conociendo Rusia, Nathy Peluso) (S)

• Una Noche Contigo (Juanes) (S)

• Ya Es Mañana (Morat) (S)

Mauricio Rengifo, Andres Torres

• Bogotá (Andrés Cepeda) (A)

• Carita Triste (Ana Mena, Emilia) (S)

• La Colombiana (Juliana) (S)

• La Reina (Lola Indigo) (S)

• Los Años (La Santa Cecilia) (S)

• Me Toca A Mí (Morat, Camilo) (S)

• Milagro (Sebastian Yatra) (A)

• 6 De Febrero (Aitana) (S)

• Una Flor (Andrés Cepeda, Manuel Medrano) (S)

• Ya Es Mañana (Morat) (A)

Matheus Stiirmer

• Enquanto Os Distraídos Amam (Pedro Emílio) (A)

• Profano (Gabriel Nandes) (A)

• Segredo Clichê (Giana) (S)

• Veraneio (Veraneio) (A)

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Field 21 - Music Video

CATEGORY 59

Best Short Form Music Video

For an individual track or single promotional clip. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer.

Mejor Video Musical Versión Corta

Para un clip promocional de un corte o sencillo. Premio al /los Artista(s), Director(es) del Video y Productor(es) del Video.

Melhor Vídeo Musical Versão Curta

Para um clip promocional de uma faixa ou single. Prêmio ao(s) Artista(s), Diretor(es) do Vídeo e Produtor(es) do Vídeo.

EL CLúB
Bad Bunny
Matias Vasquez, video director; Noah Assad, Sigfredo Bellaflores, Juan Vasquez & Esteban Zuluaga, video producers
[Rimas Entertainment LLC.]

Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos Para Esquecer — Dlre
BK'
Felipe Vellas, video director; Renata Dumont, video producer
[Gigantes E Altafonte Brasil]

#Tetas — WINNER
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Ferrán Echegaray & Martin Piroyansky, video directors; Armando Bo, Chino Fernández & Francisco Wechsler, video producers
[5020 Records]

Cura Pa Mi Alma
Vera GRV
Willy Rodriguez, video director; Ana Del Aguila González, Grayskull, Vera GRV, Enrique Martínez Hernández & Willy Rodríguez, video producers
[Unitdreams Music Slu]

Full Time Papi
Guitarricadelafuente
Albert Moya, video director; Philipp Ramhofer, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L]

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Best Long Form Music Video

For Video Packages consisting of more than one song. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer of at least 51% of the total playing time.

Mejor Video Musical Versión Larga

Para Videos Musicales que contienen mas de una canción. Premio al Artista(s), Director(es) del Video y Productor(es) del Video.

Melhor Video Musical Versão Longa

Para vídeos musicais que constam de mais de uma canção. Prêmio para o(s) Artista(s), Director(es) do Video e Produtor(es) do Video.

Papota (Short Film) — WINNER
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Ferrán Echegaray & Martin Piroyansky, video directors; Armando Bo, Chino Fernández & Francisco Wechsler, video producers
[5020 Records]

Iradoh - 3 Atos De Irmandade: A Música, O Crime E A Justiça
Hodari
Kaique Alves & Thiago Eva, video directors; Marcelo Campana, Konrad Dantas, Thiago Freire, Bruno Pappa, Eduardo Saraiva, Kako Tufano & Angerson Vieira, video producers
[Som Livre]

Mon Laferte, Te Amo
Mon Laferte
Camila Grandi & Joanna Reposi Garibaldi, video directors; José Antonio San Miguel García, Diana Rodríguez, Simran Singh & Jaime Villarreal, video producers
[Netflix]

Lamento - Extended Cut
Gaby Moreno
Diego Contreras, video director; Andrew Petersen, video producer
[Cosmica Artists]

Milton Bituca Nascimento
(Varios Artistas)
Flavia Moraes, video director; Ricardo Aidar, Caio Gullane, Fabiano Gullane, Rafael Langoni, Flávia Moraes, Augusto Nascimento, Andre Novis, Victor Pozas & Larissa Prado, video producers
[Nascimento Musica]

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• Aitana

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• Bad Bunny

• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

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• Ivan Cornejo

• DannyLux

• Gloria Estefan

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• KAROL G

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• Kakalo

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• Los Tigres del Norte

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• Fuerza Regida

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• Carlos Santana

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• Kany García

• Lupita Infante

• Mon Laferte

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• Trueno

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When Is The 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere And Who Are The Performers?

The 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere, an annual ceremony where the majority of the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS categories will be awarded before the main telecast, will showcase a diverse lineup of categories, performances, and genres that extend beyond the main telecast, featuring awards presentations in rock, flamenco, hip-hop, electronic music, and more.

Hosted by seven-time Latin GRAMMY winner Kany García and five-time Latin GRAMMY winner Tiago Iorc, the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center in Las Vegas and will stream live across all of the Latin Recording Academy's platforms beginning at noon PT/3 p.m. ET.

Performers for the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere include current nominees:

• Akapellah (Best Latin Electronic Music Performance and Best Rap/Hip Hop Song)

• Andrés Cepeda (Song Of The Year, Best Traditional Pop Album and Best Pop Song)

• João Gomes, Mestrinho, and Jota.pê (Best Portuguese Language Roots Album)

• Jesse & Joy (Best Traditional Pop Album)

• Judeline (Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Song)

• Leiva (Best Rock Album and Best Pop/Rock Song)

• Julia Mestre (Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album and Best Portuguese Language Song)

• Fito Páez (Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song)

• Vivir Quintana (Best Singer-Songwriter Album)

• Trueno (Best Urban Song and Best Rap/Hip Hop Song)

Presenters for the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere include the following artists nominated this year:

• Camilú (Best Singer-Songwriter Song)

• Carol Biazin (Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album)

• Malena Burke (Best Traditional Tropical Album)

• Nico Cotton (Record Of The Year and Producer Of The Year)

• Silvestre Dangond (Best Cumbia/Vallenao Album)

• Isabel Dobarro (Best Classical Album)

• Techy Fatule (Best Tropical Song)

• Lupita Infante (Best Regional Song)

• Ela Minus (Best Latin Electronic Music Performance)

• Kiki Morente (Best Flamenco Album)

• Debi Nova (Best Pop/Rock Song)

• Papatinho (Best Urban Music Album)

• RENEE (Best Rock Song and Best Pop/Rock Album)

• Yami Safdie (Best Pop Song)

• Marina Sena (Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album and Best Portuguese Language Song)

• Meme Solis (Best Traditional Tropical Album)

• Lenny Tavárez (Best Reggaeton Performance)

• Ángeles Toledano (Best Flamenco Album)

What's New At The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS?

The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS are celebrating the continued evolution of Latin music by introducing a new field and two new Latin GRAMMY categories: Best Music For Visual Media and Best Roots Song.

Housed within the new Visual Media field, the new Best Music For Visual Media category recognizes original music created to accompany and enrich the storyline of movies, television series, video games, and other visual media.

Additionally, the new Best Roots Song category has been introduced to honor songwriters of new, unpublished recordings, both vocal and instrumental, that reflect the traditions and roots of various communities, cultures, or social groups, especially those of Hispanic American origin, whether in Spanish, Portuguese or in indigenous languages or dialects.

When Will Latin GRAMMY Week 2025 Take Place And What Are The Events?

The weeklong Latin GRAMMY Week 2025 will feature a full slate of official events leading up to the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.

The signature events comprising Latin GRAMMY Week 2025 include:

Special Awards Presentation: One of the marquee events of the annual Latin GRAMMY Week, this event celebrated the 2025 Special Awards honorees, which included: Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Susana Baca, Enrique Bunbury, Ivan Lins, Pandora, and Olga Tañón; Trustees Award recipient Eric Schilling; and the first-ever Latin Music Educator Award recipient, Luciana Ortega.

Latin GRAMMY In The Schools: The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, in partnership with Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY-winning producer and composer Edgar Barrera, Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Luis Ángel "El Flaco," and Música Mexicana recording artist Oscar Maydon, hosted an educational experience that included a musical instrument donation to Las Vegas High School and public charter school SLAM Nevada. The event was part of the Latin GRAMMY In The Schools initiative, an educational program that informs and connects music students with professionals in the Latin music industry, supporting educational music departments that face financial limitations.

Leading Ladies of Entertainment: This program honors and recognizes professional and socially conscious women in the arts and Latin entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired future leaders. The 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees included:

• Maricarmen "Tuti" Bou, vice president of Sony Music Entertainment in Puerto Rico

• Amarilys Germán, entertainment executive and manager to Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY-winning artist Juan Luis Guerra

• Paula Kaminsky, managing director at Global Talent Services US (GTS), a talent management agency

• Rozalén, Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter

Nominee Reception: An intimate gathering celebrating the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS nominees.

Circle of Producers And Engineers Presents "En La Mezcla": The Circle of Producers and Engineers, CPI by its meaning in Spanish, is an initiative of the Latin Recording Academy that has invited a small group of professionals to discuss and establish an initial group representing the voice of producers and engineers.

Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation: Emerging Talent Spotlight: Presented by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, the Emerging Talent Spotlight brought together industry leaders, artists, and Foundation grantees to support the future of Latin music through the 2026 Celia Cruz Legacy Grant. Celebrating Foundation fellows and alumni and the next generation of Latin music creators, the event honored the life of salsa icon Celia Cruz.

Best New Artist Showcase: An initiative that supports and celebrates the new generation of music creators during Latin GRAMMY Week, the 2025 Best New Artist Showcase featured performances from Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes, and Ruzzi, who are all nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS. 2019 Best New Artist nominee Aitana hosted the event.

2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gala Honoring Raphael: Iconic Spanish singer and performer Raphael was honored as the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Celebrated for his impactful career spanning more than six decades and transcending borders and languages, Raphael was recognized at a special gala featuring a heartfelt tribute concert, with a lineup of renowned singers and friends performing moving renditions of his legendary repertoire.

Performers included Enrique Bunbury, who performed "Yo Soy Aquél" and was later joined by Carín León for a duet medley of "Toca Madera" and "Ahora" — the latter a song Bunbury himself wrote for Raphael. Other performers included Café Quijano and Gaby Moreno ("Qué Tal Te Va Sin Mí"), David Bisbal ("Como Yo Te Amo") alongside Elena Rose ("En Carne Viva"), Jesse & Joy and Ivan Cornejo ("Cierro Mis Ojos"), Fito Páez and Rozalén ("La Carta"), and many more special performances.

And the Person of the Year himself wowed the audience with a medley performance of "Que Sabe Nadie," "Mi Gran Noche," and "Como Yo Te Amo."

2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere: Kick off the Biggest Night in Latin Music with the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere, a special, intimate ceremony where the majority of the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS categories will be awarded before the main telecast. The 2025 Latin GRAMMY Premiere will stream live across all of the Latin Recording Academy's platforms on Thursday, Nov. 13, beginning at noon PT/3 p.m. ET.

2025 Latin GRAMMYS Red Carpet: Check out all the best fashion and red carpet outfits at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS Red Carpet. Watch red carpet clips, interviews, and highlights from the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS Red Carpet across all of the Latin Recording Academy's platforms.

2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards: The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS air live Thursday, Nov. 13, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) across TelevisaUnivision's U.S. platforms. Make sure to catch the one-hour pre-show, which will air at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT).

2025 Latin GRAMMY Official Party: Close out Latin GRAMMY Week at the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Official Party, which keeps the night going after the main telecast.

How Can I Learn More About The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS?

For fans looking to dive deeper into the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS, several official resources offer an immersive experience into this year's celebration of Latin music.

Read The Official 2025 Latin GRAMMYS Program Book

Fans can read the official 2025 Latin GRAMMYS program book, which provides more info about the current Latin GRAMMY nominees and the Latin Recording Academy's 2025 Special Awards honorees, plus an exclusive interview with Raphael, the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honoree.

Listen To The Official 2025 Latin GRAMMYS Playlists

Fans can also fully experience the music of the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS via official playlists curated by the Latin Recording Academy. Follow the Latin GRAMMYS on Spotify and Apple Music to access the official 2025 Latin GRAMMYS playlists featuring the current nominated artists across all categories.

2025 Latin GRAMMYS Official Artist: Leticia Maldonado

The Latin Recording Academy has named Leticia Maldonado as the official artist of the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS. Inspired by the iconic neon signs of Las Vegas, the Mexican American multimedia sculptor created a three-dimensional luminous glass gramophone surrounded by colorful flowers.

Since 2001, the Latin Recording Academy has selected a visual artist to convey the importance of music in Latin culture, bridging the gap between the two art forms. Maldonado, the 26th visual artist in Latin GRAMMY history, now joins this long-standing tradition shaped by internationally acclaimed artists.

Get ready to watch history happen live at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS tonight (Thursday, Nov. 13).

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation celebrated another season of Latin GRAMMY In The Schools, a program empowering the next generation of Latin music creators. Gloria Estefan and Edgar Barrera were featured artists at events in Miami and Las Vegas, each of which was designed to help aspiring musicians grow as artists and music industry professionals.

On Nov. 4, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation (LGCF) and Sony Music Group’s Beyond The Instrument initiative hosted Gloria Estefan at James H. Bright / JW Johnson Elementary School — where Estefan's mother was an educator for more than 20 years. Estefan, a four-time Latin GRAMMY winner and former Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year, called the event "deeply personal."

"This is where my mother, Gloria Fajardo, dedicated more than two decades of her life as an educator — inspiring generations of students to dream, learn, and believe in themselves," she said. "Music was always a central part of our home and our family, and I know she would be so proud to see the next generation of young minds being nurtured through it.

"Supporting music education is not just about fostering future artists," Estefan continued, "it’s about giving children the tools to express themselves, to build confidence, and to connect with their culture and community. To be able to honor my mother’s legacy in this very special way means the world to me."

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As part of the celebration, students at the Miami-Dade County school performed a special tribute of "Mi Tierra" and "Conga." They also participated in percussion classes led by Alexis Soto, a previous recipient of the Tuition Assistance Scholarship who is giving back to the community as part of the Foundation’s Scholarship Alumni Network.

"Our legacy is built not only on academics, but on the arts, culture, and the power of community," said Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres. "This partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and Gloria Estefan honors the educators who came before us, like Gloria’s mother, and uplifts the students who will carry our story forward."

Launched in 2021, Sony Music Group’s Beyond The Instrument program aims to advance equity and expand access to cutting-edge music technology education for students in traditionally underfunded schools and districts. Through this initiative, students gain hands-on experience with music tools and receive creative mentorship from Sony Music artists and songwriters. Towalame Austin, Executive Vice President, Philanthropy, Social Impact and Environment, Sony Music Group, reflected on the impact of the Miami event: "Moments like these remind us of the transformative power of music in shaping lives and communities."

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One week later, Latin GRAMMY In The Schools headed west to Sunrise Manor, Nev., where Las Vegas High School was celebrating its centennial anniversary. The longest-standing high school in the state boasts a rich arts program, including an internationally recognized mariachi band.

In celebration and support of the school's musical offerings, LGCF and Latin GRAMMY-winning producer and composer Edgar Barrera, Latin GRAMMY nominee Luis Ángel "El Flaco" and música Mexicana recording artist Oscar Maydon visited the high school for an educational experience that included a musical instrument donation to the school and SLAM Nevada (a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school). The session featured student performances as well as a Q&A moderated by journalist Grecia Lopez.

The Las Vegas event was officially part of Latin GRAMMY Week 2025, a weeklong series of events honoring current nominees, creativity, excellence, and the global impact and influence of the Latin music industry that lead up to the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS, which take place Thursday, Nov. 13.

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"It’s so important to give back to the next generation of music makers and encourage them to follow their dreams the same way I followed mine," said Barrera. "That’s why I’m truly honored to partner with the Latin Recording Academy on initiatives like this, which help inspire, educate, and empower the future of Latin music."

Investments in both schools will allow each to further enable the schools to develop music programs and acquire new instruments — offering more students the opportunity to pursue the arts. "This investment inspires our mission to open doors for every student to discover their talent, creativity, and confidence both inside and outside the classroom," said the SLAM Nevada Administration Team. 

"Las Vegas High School greatly appreciates the support of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and the instruments the Foundation provided for our students," added Stephen Blanco, Mariachi Director at Las Vegas High School. "Without this help, it would be a struggle to provide instruments and equipment for our 700 performing arts students." 

The importance of the occasion was not lost on its special guests. Ángel said that the schools' young musicians reminded him of his own journey.

"I also started dreaming just like they are, without knowing where I could go, but with a strong desire to sing and tell real stories," said Ángel. "Music taught me that the most important thing is to sing from the heart and never forget where you’re from. If there’s one thing I want them to take away from today, it’s that dreams can come true when you pursue them with passion, discipline and humility."

Maydon was honored to represent Mexican music via Latin GRAMMY In The Schools. "Music has given me everything, and being here in front of these students reminds me of my beginnings and the importance of never giving up," he shared. "Seeing their passion inspires me to keep working and to open more doors for future generations."

The program was presented in partnership with the Dr. Simi Foundation and Sony Music Group, as part of the company’s Beyond The Instrument initiative. In addition, Dollar Tree joined the celebration as an Official Sponsor, with additional support from Gibson Gives and Sweetwater.

The Las Vegas and Miami events are two powerful examples of the Foundations' commitment to music education. Since its inception, the Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program has benefited educational institutions throughout the U.S., including in Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, L.A., Chicago, New York, and San Antonio. Their mission is international as well, with Latin GRAMMY In The Schools events in  Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico; Panama City, Panama, Arecibo, Humacao, Yauco, and San Juan in Puerto Rico; and Sevilla, Spain.

"Each Latin GRAMMY In The Schools event further advances the Foundation’s mission of ensuring the legacy of Latin music and its creators," said Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza, the Foundation's Executive Director. "It’s inspiring to see [these] institutions’ work in fostering music education at all levels, from elementary through high school. This support not only fuels their passion for the arts but also prepares them for a future in the industry." 

Latin GRAMMY In The Schools connects music students with industry professionals and supports educational music departments that face financial limitations. The Foundation invites professional musicians, artists and sound engineers to visit a variety of institutions to share their personal stories and experiences with students. Holistically, the program aims to help students optimize their opportunities, giving them an advantage and strong academic preparation to be able to compete in the music industry.

Latin music's leading lights have also heeded the call to support young musicians by participating in Latin GRAMMY In The Schools. Among the artists who have participated are Ángela Aguilar, David Bisbal, Calle 13, Pedro Capó, Camilo, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Becky G, KAROL G, Gente de Zona, Jesse & Joy, Natalia Lafourcade, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christian Nodal, Laura Pausini, Carlos Vives, Wisin, and Sebastián Yatra.