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Find out about the Latin Grammy Awards: the most important awards ceremony in Latin music.
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The Latin Grammy Awards are one of the most important music awards ceremonies in the industry, awarded by the Latin Recording Academy, with the intention of highlighting the quality of Latin music and recognizing the talent of its artists.
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The first awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, in the year 2000. It was the first prime-time Spanish-language television show broadcast by an American network, CBS.
Since 2005, Univision has broadcast the ceremony in a program entirely in Spanish. Last year, more than 5.3 million viewers followed the ceremony live.
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The Latin Grammys showcase the diversity and cultural richness of Latin music on the biggest stage, where the whole world can discover artists thanks to the visibility and prestige of the awards ceremony.
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Each year, new categories are included. The 24th edition, that took place in 2023, included 56 awards, divided into 20 categories designated according to musical style: pop, rock, urban, singer-songwriter, instrumental...
Every year, the most highly anticipated awards are those in the general category, which include: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist; regardless of the musical genre.
The awards process
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Phase 1 – Registration
The awards process begins with the registration of the best recordings and videos released between June of the previous year and March of the current year, by the members of the Latin Recording Academy and the record companies.
Phase 2 – Review
A team of 100 experts reviews all the registered pieces to ensure that they meet the specific requirements and that they have been appropriately placed in the different categories: urban, rock, tropical, jazz, Brazilian...
Phase 3 – Nomination
The first round of voting involves the members of the Latin Academy, who vote in the categories they are experts in, with a maximum of 15. All members can vote in the general categories.
Special nomination committees are set up in categories that reward certain trades and specialties within the industry. All votes are collected and analyzed by Deloitte, an independent auditor.
Stage 4 – Final vote
After the different processes and nominations, the voting members of the Latin Recording Academy vote for the finalists and the winner of each category is decided by the final count.
Latin Grammys 2023
A momentous year
The 24th annual Latin Grammys were held outside of the United States for the first time. Specifically, they took place in November 2023 in Seville, Andalusia, southern Spain as part of a three-year agreement between the Latin Academy and the Junta de Andalucía.
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Throughout the week, the Latin Grammy Sessions, events where unique musical experiences were on offer, were held in Granada and Malaga.
On November 15, the ceremony as a tribute to the 2023 Personality of the Year: Laura Pausini, an Italian singer with an extensive discography in Spanish, took place in Seville.
The 2023 Latin Grammy Week also included the Presentation of the Special Awards, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment lunch, the Best New Artist Showcase, and a reception for the nominees, among other things.
The 24th Latin Grammys ceremony took place on November 16, 2023 at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones (FIBES) in Seville. The broadcast was handled by TelevisaUnion in collaboration with Radio Televisión Española (RTVE).
The Latin Recording Academy
This is an international non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to promote, celebrate, honor, and enhance Latin music and its creators. It is the leading international Latin music institution and produces the Latin Grammy Awards annually.
The Latin Grammys Cultural Foundation
This is a charity created by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. Its mission is to increase international interest and appreciation for Latin music worldwide through scholarships and educational programs.
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The Latin Grammys perform a vital role, recognizing the quality and talent of Latin music productions and artists. They are a worldwide platform that gives Spanish and its rich musical culture visibility.
Information obtained from the official website of the Latin Recording Academy & Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.
We would like to thank Alicia Aragón, who illustrated this report.
Content curation: Aina Arbona
Graphic Editor: Carmen García
Consulting and review: Lola Pons (Universidad de Sevilla)
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