The twenty-fifth annual Latin Grammys celebrated a quarter century of Latin music history, with Carlos Vives as Person of the Year and awards widely distributed across different artists and genres.
The main winner was the Dominican Juan Luis Guerra, who won four prizes, followed by Nathy Peluso and Édgar Barrera, with three prizes each.
The main categories of song of the year, recording of the year and album of the year went to Jorge Drexler with Juan Luis Guerra’s “Derrumbe”, “Mambo 23” and “Radio Güira” respectively. .
“I never thought something like this could happen with a song this short, this sad and different,” said Drexler, who won two gramophones and dedicated them to his father, who died 11 days ago.
Women have made history. The three awards Peluso received gave her a total of five Latin Grammys over the course of her career, tying her with the legendary Mercedes Sosa.
“It’s more than I ever dreamed of.” “Anyone who knows me knows what Mercedes means to me in terms of the value of identity and representation,” he said.
Additionally, Karol G became the first woman to win two Latin Grammys in the Best Urban Album category with “Mañana will be Bonito-Bichota Season.”
Mexican-American composer Édgar Barrera also received three awards, and was the most nominated of the evening with nine. Bad Bunny and Karol G followed, with eight. The Puerto Rican, absent, received a Latin Grammy.
The gala, which took place for the second time in history in Miami, after its first edition in this city, was a mixture of surprises, nostalgia, emotion and first-rate music, with performances that highlighted the diversity and cultural richness of the Latin community. music
Carlos Vives opened the ceremony with an energetic presentation that quickly won over the audience. He performed some of his most recognized hits, such as “Fruta Fresca” and “La Bicicleta,” captivating the audience from the first moment and marking what would be a celebration of the history of the Academy of Latin Music.
“For decades, you have embodied the spirit of an artist representing his people and you have dedicated your voice to creating a better world.” “Your legacy extends beyond the stage, making an impact not only in your community but around the world,” Bon Jovi said in presenting Vives with the Person of the Year award.
The ceremony was hosted by Puerto Rican actress and singer Roselyn Sánchez, who shared the stage with two great legends of Latin music and cinema: Gloria Estefan and Andy García. All three brought a touch of warmth and familiarity that made attendees feel at home.
The reunion of Marc Anthony and La India
Among the highlights of the evening was the segment in honor of salsa, produced by Marc Anthony, who sang with La India his anthem “Vivir lo Nuestro”. Tito Nieves, Cristian Alicea, Grupo Niche, Luis Figueroa and Oscar D’León also sang “Mambo 23” with his group 4.40. The Dominican and his group succeeded in igniting the audience and reminding us of the power of Caribbean music on stage.
Puerto Rican rocker Draco Rosa was another of the evening’s award-winning artists, winning Best Pop Rock Album. This award was presented by Alejandro Sanz, who praised Draco’s career and talent, visibly enthusiastic and grateful for this recognition.
The gala also had a space to remember musical greats who are no longer with us.
A moving tribute was dedicated to personalities such as Juan Gabriel, José José and Vicente Fernández. Artists such as David Bisbal, Reik and Carlos Rivera performed “Until I Met You” and “El Sade”, while Alejandro Fernández brought the audience to tears with his performance of “I Don’t Know How to Break “, a tribute to his father, Vicente Fernández.
The evening continued with more exciting performances, including that of Angela Aguilar, who, along with her brother Leonardo, Becky G and producer Edgar Barrera, sang the beautiful song “Por elcontrario”. The Brazilian singer also made an impression with her rendition of “A Thousand Times” and a version of “The Girl from Ipanema,” rounding off a memorable evening of Latin music in style.
The 2024 Latin Grammys celebrated not only the achievements of artists, but also the legacy of a quarter century of awards that have elevated Latin music to a global level.
