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2020 Latin GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony & First-Ever Brazilian Premiere Ceremony To Livestream Before Show

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Get the details about the performances and awards that will be handed during the premiere ceremony to be broadcast on Facebook
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Nov 12, 2020 - 4:46 pm

The Latin Recording Academy has announced details behind its 2020 Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, set to broadcast before the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards on Thurs., Nov. 19. Additionally, it unveiled it will hold its first-ever Brazilian Premiere ceremony where they will award all Portuguese language categories. 

Related: Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, hosted by actress, singer and entrepreneur Jackie Cruz, will livestream at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST on the Latin GRAMMYs Facebook page. It will feature performances by 2020 Latin GRAMMY nominees Gina Chavez, Kurt, Naike Ponce, and Daniel Santacruz. Gaby Moreno and Lupita Infante, also nominated this year, will be among the award presenters. 

The Brazilian ceremony will follow, with a livestream at 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST on the Latin GRAMMYs Facebook page. Model Lais Ribeiro will host the show that will include performances from 2020 nominees Melim and Emicida with Marcos Valle. 

Latin Recording Academy President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. said in a statement the Facebook partnership will allow the world to experience "musical excellence" in real time. 

"We are looking forward to honoring Latin music creators once again during our much-anticipated Latin GRAMMY Premiere. This year, we are adding an additional event for the Brazilian market, exclusively for Portuguese language categories to celebrate the diversity and growth of our music," he said. 

Yesterday, it was revealed that indigenous actress Yalitza Aparicio wil co-host the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs alongside singers Carlos Rivera and Ana Brenda.

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thurs., Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET / PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX) / 8 p.m. (COL) / 10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. 

Due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will not have a live audience or a red carpet. The Latin Recording Academy, Univision and its production teams will adhere to the strictest safety guidelines and protocols.

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

Final Round Of Performers Announced For 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

J Balvin at 2020 GRAMMYs

J Balvin at 2020 GRAMMYs

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J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente And Other 2020 Latin GRAMMY Winners Celebrate Around The World

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Celebrate with some of the big winners of the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs—including J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente, Ricky Martin and more—as they share their reactions on social media
Ana Monroy Yglesias
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2020 - 6:22 pm

Last night, Nov. 19, the world celebrated the Biggest Night In Latin Music, as the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs brought together artists and fans with powerful musical moments from Miami and other locations around the world. Now, take a moment to see how some of the big winners—including J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente, Ricky Martin and more—reacted on social media.

Puerto Rican rap/reggaeton heavyweight Residente, aka René Pérez Jogla, gave an emotional speech when he won Song Of The Year for his personal 2019 single, "René." He celebrated the win with his friends and fans on Instagram with another long message similar to his speech. "We are artists and our priority is to make art. I made this song without fear, without fear of being vulnerable in front of you," he wrote.

Read: Residente's "Rene" Wins Song Of The Year | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

Fellow Puerto Rican Ricky Martin, celebrated his Best Pop Vocal Album win for PAUSA by sharing an ecstatic voice message he received, "ganamos ganamos!" ("we won, we won!")

Similarly, Spanish flamenco-pop queen Rosalía shared her excitement for her three wins of the evening with a joyful video on Twitter. In the video, she appears riding in the passenger seat of a car as she films the driver screaming: "We won, b****es!"  She added on her note in Spanish: "I really want to share new music."

Colombian reggaetonero J Balvin took to Instagram to share his touching performance of "Rojo" from last night, and to commemorate his Best Urban Music Album for Colores, his musical rainbow that includes the track. He wrote: "Music speaks from the heart!! Thanks to everyone who participated in the album." He tagged his epic collab list after the note.

Check It Out: Meet Some Of This Year's First-Time Latin GRAMMY Nominees: Cazzu, Guaynaa, Nathy Peluso And Soy Emilia | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade won one of the biggest awards of the evening, Album Of The Year, for her LP Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1. She took home a total of three wins for the project—She also won Best Alternative Song and Best Regional Mexican Song. She tweeted: "Thank you to every member of the Latin GRAMMYs who saw in Un Canto Por Mexico the voice, talent and work of many…"

Read More: Natalia Lafourcade Wins Album Of The Year For 'Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1' | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs​

Argentinian rock legend Fito Páez shared his gratitude for the Latin Recording Academy for his two 2020 Latin GRAMMY wins—Best Pop/Rock Album and Best Pop/Rock Song. He shared the moment with his collaborators on the project, La Conquista del Espacio, by including a great collection of behind-the-scenes studio photos.

Brazilian rapper Emicida celebrated his first-ever Latin GRAMMY win for Best Portuguese Language Rock Or Alternative Album with several posts on Twitter, including one that said "Life always wins" in Portuguese.

Read: Emicida Wins Best Portuguese Language Rock Or Alternative Album For 'AmarElo' | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

Colombian pop singer Mike Bahía won the coveted Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY and was one of the artists able to enjoy the show on-site in Miami. He shared two pictures from the evening, as well as an inspirational message to his fans: "You don't need to be the richest, the most beautiful or much less the person with the most contacts to get to where you want to be; you just have to want it every day and work for it…"

Check out all the complete 2020 Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees list here.

For more information on the Latin GRAMMYs and Latin Recording Academy, please visit latingrammy.com.  

Bad Bunny Shines With Performance Of "Bichiyal" & "Si Veo A Tu Mama" At 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

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2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards

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Poll: Which 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Performance Are You Most Excited For?

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Which 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards performer are you most excited to see rock the stage on Nov. 19?
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Oct 29, 2020 - 1:00 pm

In just three weeks, on Nov. 19, the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards will bring the best in Latin music to viewers around the globe for an evening filled with shimmering performances and speeches from the evening's winners. As the anticipation for the big night grows, we want to know: Which performer you are most excited to see? Please vote in our poll below to let us know.

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Which 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Performer Are You Most Excited To Watch?

Related: More Performers Announced For 2020 Latin GRAMMYs: Anuel AA, Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba & More

The performers announced so far by the Latin Recording Academy are current Latin GRAMMY nominees Anuel AA, Karol G, Bad Bunny,  Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Guaynaa, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía, Sebastián Yatra, Christian Nodal, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Fito Páez and Nathy Peluso. Latin GRAMMY- and GRAMMY-winning salsa king Marc Anthony will also perform.

Don't forget to tune in to all the excitement on Univision on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7:00 p.m. (MEX) / 8:00 p.m. (COL) / 10:00 p.m. (ARG/CHI) and on Televisa on Channel 5.

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominees List

Jimi Hendrix performs at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970

Jimi Hendrix performs at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970

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GRAMMY Museum November 2020 Digital Schedule: Jimi Hendrix, Dave Mason, Loudon Wainwright & More

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The GRAMMY Museum has announced the next round of new and never-before-released digital content for November 2020, including new COLLECTION:live programs, a Spotlight Saturdays takeover with Capitol Music Group, a Latin GRAMMYs digital exhibit and more
GRAMMY Museum
Oct 29, 2020 - 8:17 am

The GRAMMY Museum has announced its programming schedule for November 2020, which includes new and never-before-released digital content and a fresh round of interviews and performances to be added to the recently launched COLLECTION:live, the Museum's official online streaming service featuring an artfully curated collection of newly produced artist interviews, performances and livestreams, as well as special releases from the GRAMMY Museum archive.

Next month, COLLECTION:live will host interviews and/or performances from Aminé, All Time Low, American Aquarium, S.G. Goodman, Loudon Wainwright and many others.

On Wednesday, November 18, the GRAMMY Museum will host a livestream event for the exclusive film premiere of Music, Money, Madness … Jimi Hendrix In Maui, a new documentary chronicling the Jimi Hendrix Experience's legendary trip to and performances in Hawaii in 1970. The event will also feature a panel discussion with Billy Cox, Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer and the film's director, John McDermott.

In November, the GRAMMY Museum will also release archival programs in celebration of the Country Music Awards with some of the organization's past country programs as well as the Latin GRAMMY Awards, the latter of which will include a digital exhibit and past Latin artist programs.

The Spotlight Saturdays Series continues with a takeover by the esteemed Capitol Music Group, with an exciting slate of artists to be announced soon.

See below for the GRAMMY Museum's full November 2020 schedule: 

COLLECTION:LIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday, Nov. 5
All Time Low 
American Aquarium

Thursday, Nov. 12
S.G. Goodman
MILCK
Loudon Wainwright, Randall Poster, Stewart Lerman & Vince Giordano 

Thursday, Nov. 19
Aminé 
Kathleen Edwards
Harry Hudson 
Dave Mason 

*Archival programs to be released during this month will be in celebration of the Country Music Awards with some of our past country programs and the Latin GRAMMY Awards® with some of our past Latin artist programs.

Livestream Event
11/18 – Reel To Reel: Music, Money, Madness … Jimi Hendrix in Maui
Exclusive film premiere & panel discussion with Billy Cox, Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, and Director John McDermott
Tickets on sale Nov. 4

Spotlight Saturdays Series Takeover By Capitol Music Group
Artists to be announced soon.

DIGITAL EXHIBIT
11/6 – Latin GRAMMY®, 20 Years Of Excellence

The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles remains closed until further notice in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum's Public Programs digital series features new intimate sit-down interviews with artists and musicians recorded via digital conferencing.

The Museum continues to release digital educational content and lesson plans as part of the GRAMMY In The Schools Knowledge Bank, continuing its mission of paying tribute to our musical heritage and bringing our community together through music. 

COLLECTION:live, the GRAMMY Museum's new official online streaming service, is available for $2.99/month or $29.99/year. GRAMMY Museum members receive 50 percent off the annual subscription price. Proceeds benefit the Museum's music education initiatives and help keep the Museum's mission alive while the physical location remains closed due to COVID-19. The Museum's popular Public Programs series has been recorded over the last decade from the Clive Davis Theater in Los Angeles and has since surpassed the 1,000 program mark since the Museum opened 12 years ago. Proceeds benefit the Museum's music education initiatives.

Access the GRAMMY Museum's Digital Museum and COLLECTION:live.

GRAMMY Museum At Home is made possible with generous support from the Hoesterey Family Charitable Foundation and Brian and Adria Sheth. New programming will be released each month.

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The Recording Academy Reveals Leadership Council For Newly Launched Black Music Collective

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The distinguished leadership committee will work with honorary chairs to elevate Black music creators and professionals
Recording Academy
Oct 22, 2020 - 6:30 am

The Recording Academy's newly launched Black Music Collective (BMC), a group of prominent Black music creators and professionals who share the common goal of amplifying Black voices within the Academy and the wider music community, has announced a distinguished leadership council. The leadership committee is dedicated to progressing the Recording Academy's mission to achieve equitable representation across its membership and the music industry.

The collective will serve as a space for members to speak openly about new and emerging opportunities in Black music alongside an inspiring group of groundbreaking Black music creators and business leaders. Leadership has already begun creating and identifying programming that will encourage the acceleration of Black membership within the Academy.

Members of the leadership council will join Honorary Chairs Jeffrey Harleston, Jimmy Jam, Quincy Jones, Debra Lee, John Legend and Sylvia Rhone to work hand in hand to elevate the mission of the collective. Recording Academy Trustee Riggs Morales serves as the BMC Chair and Washington, D.C., Chapter Executive Director Jeriel Johnson is the Executive Sponsor. 

The Black Music Collective's Distinguished Leadership Committee includes the following accomplished music professionals:

"Our time is now and I'm so excited to add my voice in whatever way I can to honor those who came before me, those who worked building the foundation in this important work in music," H.E.R. said. "Initiatives like this help give a voice to young and emerging artists who dream of an even bigger future. We're all in this together."

"This is a new era of change for the Recording Academy and we are honored to have these leading artists, executives, producers and engineers who are all at the top of their fields join us for such an important moment in our world, our nation and our industry," Harvey Mason jr., chair and interim president/CEO of the Recording Academy, said. "Black music is part of the fabric of our industry and it is so reassuring to stand with these leaders to create momentum, bring change and amplify Black voices."

"We're energized by our partnership with such an esteemed group of Black music leaders who share our mission to foster and accelerate Black representation, equity and inclusion throughout the music industry," Valeisha Butterfield Jones, chief diversity & inclusion officer of the Recording Academy, said. "We've doubled down on our partnership with these leaders and are committed to the work ahead."

Stay up to date on the BMC's progress here. 

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