Latin GRAMMY winner Juanes

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: 17 Latin GRAMMY Song Of The Year Winners

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From Calle 13 and Marc Anthony to Juanes and Luis Fonsi, look back at 17 amazing Latin GRAMMY Song Of The Year award winners
Brian Haack
GRAMMYs
Sep 16, 2017 - 9:09 am

Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 officially kicked off Sept. 15 and, with the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards fast approaching, what better way to celebrate than to kick back and soak in the sounds of 17 amazing years of Latin GRAMMY Song Of The Year-winning tracks?

Tune into the hottest sounds of the 2000s and early 2010s, with hits from Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, Marc Anthony, Juanes, Luis Fonsi, Calle 13, and many more.

1. "Dímelo" - Marc Anthony
2. "El Alma Al Aire" - Alejandro Sanz
3. "Y Sólo Se Me Ocurre Amarte" - Alejandro Sanz
4. "Es Por Tí" - Juanes
5. "No Es Lo Mismo" - Alejandro Sanz
6. "Tu No Tienes Alma" - Alejandro Sanz
7. "La Tortura" - Shakira, Alejandro Sanz
8. "La Llave De Mi Corazon" - Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
9. "Me Enamora" - Juanes
10. "Aqui Estoy Yo" - Luis Fonsi, Aleks Syntek, Noel Schajris, David Bisbal
11. "Mientes" - Camila
12. "Latinoamérica" - Calle 13, Totó La Momposina, Susana Baca, Maria Rita
13. "¡Corre!" - Jesse & Joy
14. "Volví A Nacer" - Carlos Vives
15. "Bailando" - Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona
16. "Hasta La Raíz" - Natalia Lafourcade
17. "La Bicicleta" - Carlos Vives, Shakira

Make sure to stay tuned for the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 17 on Univision, and keep an eye out for this year's nominations, which will be announced on Sept. 20.

 

 

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias

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Enrique Iglesias To J Balvin: 15 Longest-Running Hot Latin Songs

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From Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee to Juanes and Nicky Jam, check out the 15 songs with the longest run on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 4, 2017 - 2:22 pm

Which of your favorite Latin musicians has had the longest-running song on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart? If you guessed Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona and their rendition of "Bailando," you would be correct — the hit stayed at the top of the chart for a long time: 41 weeks in 2014–2015.

For The Record: Shakira

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we've gathered the 15 songs with the longest runs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, including how long each song reigned supreme, and curated a playlist you've got to hear.

1. "Bailando," Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona, 41 weeks

2. "Despacito," Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, 33 weeks

3. "El Perdón," Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias, 30 weeks

4. "La Tortura," Shakira feat. Alejandro Sanz, 25 weeks

5. "Ginza," J Balvin, 22 weeks

6. "A Puro Dolor," Son By Four, 20 weeks

7. "Me Enamora," Juanes, 20 weeks

8. "Te Quiero," Flex, 20 weeks

9. "No Me Doy Por Vencido," Luis Fonsi, 19 weeks

10. "Hasta El Amanecer," Nicky Jam, 18 weeks

11. "Cuando Me Enamoro," Enrique Iglesias feat. Juan Luis Guerra, 17 weeks

12. "Vivir Mi Vida," Marc Anthony, 17 weeks

13. "Qué Te Pasa," Yuri, 16 weeks

14. "Rompe," Daddy Yankee, 15 weeks

15. "Danza Kuduro," Don Omar feat. Lucenzo, 15 weeks

 

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15th Latin GRAMMY Nominations Announced

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Calle 13's Eduardo Cabra leads the field with 11 nods; other artists receiving nods include Marc Anthony, Lila Downs, Enrique Iglesias, Jesse & Joy, and Carlos Vives
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GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

The Latin Recording Academy today announced nominations for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards digitally via LatinGRAMMY.com and Twitter. Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13 leads the field with 11 nominations; Calle 13 garner nine nods; Andrés Castro earns eight; Tom Coyne receives seven; Julio Reyes Copello and Carlos Vives each receive six nominations; and Descemer Bueno and Enrique Iglesias net five nominations each. 

"In this, our 15th anniversary year, we received more than 10,000 entries and the nominations continue to reflect a dynamic and vibrant worldwide Latin music community of artists, producers, engineers, songwriters and everyone involved in the recording process," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "With the roster of multitalented nominees, it is reassuring that this peer-recognized award is truly focused on acknowledging the quality of material and excellence in recorded music and reflects the evolution of not only our awards process but the growth of the organization in recognizing the best and most current representation of music. And once again, we are excited to partner with Univision and the MGM Grand Garden Arena to present what is sure to be one of the most memorable telecasts in Latin GRAMMY history." 

Following is a sampling of 15th Latin GRAMMY Awards nominations:

The nominees for Album Of The Year are Marc Anthony, 3.0; Rubén Blades, Tangos; Calle 13, Multiviral; Camila, Elypse; Paco de Lucía, Canción Andaluza; Lila Downs, Niña Pastori y Soledad, Raíz; Jorge Drexler, Bailar En La Cueva; Fonseca, Fonseca Sinfónico; Jarabe De Palo, Somos; and Carlos Vives, Más + Corazón Profundo.

For Record Of The Year, the nominees are Pablo Alborán Featuring Jesse & Joy, "Donde Está El Amor"; Marc Anthony, "Cambio De Piel"; Calle 13, "Respira El Momento"; Camila, "Decidiste Dejarme"; Jorge Drexler Featuring Ana Tijoux, "Universos Paralelos"; Luis Fonsi Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, "Llegaste Tú"; Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona, "Bailando"; Prince Royce, "Darte Un Beso"; Carlos Vives Featuring Marc Anthony, "Cuando Nos Volvamos A Encontrar"; and Carlos Vives Featuring ChocQuibTown, "El Mar De Sus Ojos."

Artists vying for Best New Artist are Aneeka, Linda Briceño, Caloncho, Julio César, Pablo López, Miranda, Periko & Jessi León, Daniela Spalla, Juan Pablo Vega, and Mariana Vega.

For Best Urban Performance, the nominees are J Balvin Featuring Farruko, "6AM"; Calle 13, "Adentro"; Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona, "Bailando"; Don Omar, "Pura Vida"; and Wisin, "Que Viva La Vida."

The nominees for Best Salsa Album are Marc Anthony, 3.0; Maite Hontelé, Déjame Así; Tito Nieves, Mis Mejores Recuerdos; Aymee Nuviola, First Class To Havana; and Mario Ortiz All Star Band, 50 Aniversario.

The 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). A limited number of tickets go on sale today and may be purchased through Ticketmaster.

For a complete list of nominees, media credentialing instructions and more information, visit LatinGRAMMY.com and The Latin Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

Alejandro Sanz

Alejandro Sanz

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Alejandro Sanz: Stars Honor Latin Academy Person Of The Year

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A cluster of Latin stars paid tribute to the Spanish singer/songwriter with a concert for the ages
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 16, 2017 - 10:47 am

On Nov. 15, esteemed GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Alejandro Sanz was honored as the Latin Recording Academy's 2017 Person of the Year for his significant artistic and philanthropic contributions to the world.

Hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, the centerpiece of the star-studded celebration was a concert tribute, which featured renditions of Sanz' repertoire by notable artists and friends, including Natalia Lafourcade, Juan Luis Guerra, Mon Laferte, Jesse & Joy, Luis Fonsi, Residente, and more. The sold-out gala benefits the year-round education and preservation initiatives of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

On to the amazing performance highlights:

Lafourcade and Manuel Medrano kicked off the evening with a performance of "No Es Lo Mismo," which earned Sanz not only Record and Song Of The Year at the 5th Latin GRAMMY Awards, but the album of the same named earned Album Of The Year honors.

Guerra graced the stage next with a cover of "Desde Cuando," which earned a Record Of The Year nod at the 11th Latin GRAMMY Awards for 2010.

This was followed by a performance of "El Alma Al Aire" by David Bisbal. El Alma … earned Sanz not only the Latin GRAMMY for Album Of The Year for 2001, but the title track also took home Record and Song Of The Year honors that year.

Niña Pastori delivered a lovely rendition of "La Fuerza Del Corazon," which was followed by a passionate version of "Mi Soledad Y Yo" by Laferte.

Guitarist Jose Antonio Rodriguez and dance company Siudy Garrido with El Carpeta brought a little flamenco flare to the stage with their performance of "Manhattan De 2 Frontera."

Rosalía took on the Latin GRAMMY-nominated hit "Cuando Nadie Me Ve" with expert pizazz.

Brother and sister duo Jesse & Joy hit the stage next for a version of Sanz' "Siempre Es De Noche."

Santiago Cruz, Gian Marco and accordionist Jimmy Zambrano gave an excellent performance of "La Musica No Se Toca."

Fonsi, of "Despacito" fame, took on a version of "Amiga Mia" to honor Sanz.

Next up, Nick Jonas Calle 13's Residente and Anitta had a blast performing "Looking For Paradise." Sanz' original performance of the hit song features GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys.

Alejandro Fernandez brought to life Sanz's 1997 hit "Y ¿Si Fuera Ella? "

Juanes and Camila Cabello teamed for an exquisite rendition of "Quisiera Ser," leading into the big finale.

To close out the night, Sanz, along with guitarist Jose Antonio Rodriguez, gave an emotional performance of his 1997 smash "Corazón Partío" — the perfect finish to an amazing celebration.

Jesse & Joy in 2017

Jesse & Joy

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Jesse & Joy, Juan Luis Guerra To Perform At 2017 Latin Person Of The Year Gala

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A star-studded lineup of GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winners and other industry stars will perform in tribute to Alejandro Sanz
Brian Haack
GRAMMYs
Nov 10, 2017 - 11:52 am

GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning Spanish singer/songwriter Alejandro Sanz is the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honoree for 2017. To celebrate his contributions to music and culture, as well as his ongoing philanthropic efforts, an exclusive benefit gala will be held in his honor at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Nov. 15.

The star-studded evening will feature an amazing group of performers who will pay tribute to Sanz tremendous musical output. The lineup of performers includes Latin GRAMMY winners such as David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Residente, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Jesse & Joy, Juanes, Natalia Lafourcade, Gian Marco, Niña Pastori, and Jimmy Zambrano, as well as Camila Cabello, Santiago Cruz, Mon Laferte, and Manuel Fernández Montoya "El Carpeta," Rosalía.

How The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Is Making A Difference

Proceeds from the gala will support the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which endeavors to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world's culture through scholarships, fellowships, grants, and educational programs.

Tune in to the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 16, presented live on Univision Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

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