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Carlos Vives, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Offer Scholarship

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The Latin GRAMMY winner has partnered with the Latin Recording Academy's flagship charitable organization to send a deserving student to music school
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 18, 2017 - 9:41 am

Latin superstar Carlos Vives has partnered with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to supply a $200,000 four-year scholarship to pursue a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music.

The Carlos Vives Scholarship will be awarded to a talented music student with financial need interested in Latin music. The applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which is comprised of diverse music professionals with extensive industry experience.

"It is an honor for us, that with the help of Carlos Vives we can support the new generation of musicians through a scholarship that will allow them to receive an education of the highest quality at Berklee College of Music," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Carlos Vives not only represents excellence and musical achievement, but he will also transform the life of the scholarship beneficiary."

Interested students can apply via the Cultural Foundation's website by April 10, 2018. Applicants will be expected to submit two audition videos, provide two letters of recommendation and answer two essay questions. Responses can be in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

"The ability to support a new generation of Latin musicians brings me great joy," said Vives. "Being able to do this alongside the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation makes this even more special."

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Emilio And Gloria Estefan $200,000 Music Scholarship Announced

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced the Estefans' co-sponsorship of the Prodigy Scholarship, extending a proud line of artistic generosity
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 14, 2018 - 4:15 pm

On Dec. 14, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation  announced that the winners of multiple GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY awards, Emilio and Gloria Estefan have launched the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship for $200,000 to help underwrite a Latin music student's four-year bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music.

"It is a pleasure to support and help a student attend one of the most prestigious and celebrated universities in the world, Berklee College of Music," said Emilio Estefan.

The Estefans' amazing life together has been such a testimony to music that it is even the subject of its own Tony Award-nominated musical, On Your Feet. They have each been honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Emilio was the very first, in 2000, followed by Gloria Estefan in 2008.

Their daughter, recording artist Emily Estefan is herself a Berklee graduate. "I always had the ability to pick up an instrument and play and explore my artistry," she said at a recent Recording Academy Florida Chapter event. "So many kids don't have the opportunity to do that."

"It is a privilege for us to have the support of music icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Through their leadership and support we hope to — not only change the life of an aspiring talent — but also inspire others to pursue the many careers available in music while inviting people to join our cause through donations."

The deadline for applications to be submitted is April 10, 2019 with details at the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation website. Submissions may be in English, Spanish or Portuguese and require two audition videos, two recommendation letters and answers to two essay questions. All applications are carefully evaluated by the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

This is the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation's fifth co-sponsored Prodigy Scholarship in a program begun by Enrique Iglesias in 2015. Subsequent artists generously participating have been Juan Luis Guerra, Miguel Bosé and Carlos Vives — and now the incomparable Emilio and Gloria Estefan as well.

"Twenty years ago we were part of the founding committee that launched the Latin GRAMMYs," said Emilio Estefan. "It is such a satisfying honor to be a part of this organization as benefactors that will make reality the dream of one student with interest in Latin music."

Charitable commitments by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation total $4 million to date, supporting 200 scholarships, donations of musical instruments and Latin music educational events.

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Luis Fonsi at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2017

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2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Set To Take Place Nov. 15 In Las Vegas

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The Latin Recording Academy also announced a new 10-year deal for The Biggest Night in Latin Music with long-time network Univision
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
May 22, 2018 - 12:31 pm

It's hard to believe we're nearing another stellar celebration of Latin music already, but the time is quickly approaching. Accordingly, The Latin Recording Academy announced on May 22 that the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held Nov. 15 and broadcast live on Univision from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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In addition to revealing this year's show date, the Latin Academy announced a fresh 10-year deal with longtime network Univision, which extends The Biggest Night in Latin Music's TV home through 2028. The partnership began in 2005. This new deal will also encompass the highly anticipated 20th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2019.

The annual Latin GRAMMYs recognize outstanding Latin music by honoring the achievements of international music creators in 49 categories for Spanish- or Portuguese-language recordings. The annual broadcast ranks as one of the highest-rated and most-watched specials each year around the globe in more than 80 countries.

"The Latin Recording Academy, the predominant organization that supports and celebrates the hard work, excellence, and talent of Latin music creators and artists, will continue to excel with Univision," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "We are elated to give our empowering mission a platform from which to thrive and grow. Music is more alive than ever, and Latin music has shown again and again its worldwide impact and tremendous exportability."

Mark your calendars and get ready for another spectacular celebration of the best in Latin music this fall.

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Latin Alternative Music Conference's 20th Anniversary Edition Set For July

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Throughout the years, the "Latin alternative" conference has celebrated the genre's vibrant scene with concerts, panels and showcases
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 4, 2019 - 6:07 pm

Every year since 1999, the Latin Alternative Music Conference has brought together a range of voices that make up the Alt. Latino scene and for its 20th anniversary in July it will honor 20 people that have helped it shine throughout the years.

The conference, which hosts panels, concerts, exhibits and showcases, will take place July 7–13 in New York City. The 20 conference honorees are "people or companies that have helped these last 20 years be filled with ongoing music."

"The LAMC year after year has tried to be a meeting of the minds — a platform to show that there is an amazing, vibrant and complex market within Latin music," Nacional Records president and LAMC producer Tomas Cookman told Billboard. "Be it having Pitbull, Bomba Estereo or Natalia Lafourcade on early career showcases, or Calle 13 or Cafe Tacvba filling up a public park to capacity, the range and types of artists we have highlighted over these 20 years runs the gamut of the ever-changing face of Latin music."

Music performances will take place at the Central Park Summerstage, Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park and Queensbridge Park. Panels will cover women in music, music education and the U.S. Latin market, among other topics. The LAMC will also have regional spotlights on Argentina, Colombia and Spain.

GRAMMY winners Natalia Lafourcade, Residente, La Santa Cecilia, and Carlos Vives  are LAMC alumni. GRAMMY nominee and Latin GRAMMY winner Jorge Drexler is another notable alum.

GRAMMY nominees Carla Morrison, Los Rakas and Kinky are former winners of the conference's Discovery Award.

More details are at the LAMC website. The conference has truly shaped the meaning of the phrase "Latin alternative."

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Poll: Who Do You Think Voters Will Choose For Best Latin Pop Album?

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With Pablo Alboran, Claudia Brant, Natalia Lafourcade, Raquel Sofia, and Carlos Vives nominated in this category, there is no doubt this will be a tough choice for voters
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Dec 26, 2018 - 9:32 am

The 61st GRAMMY Awards' Best Latin Pop Album category reflects not only a diversity of artists from all over Latin America and from Spain, but also a range of experiences, backgrounds and voices that make up the Latin pop genre today.

From Spain's Pablo Alboran incorporating Latin urban rhythms in songs about love on his album Prometo to first-time nominee Argentine singer/songwriter Claudia Brant's passionate, personally fulfilling Sincera, there’s no doubt this will be a tough choice for voters.

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Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade is also in the running. Lafourcade pays homage to popular Latin American music composers by giving well-known and cherished classics her own touch in Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos), Vol. 2.

Or it could go to Puerto Rico's Raquel Sofia, who dived deep into personal themes, including heartbreak, bringing together soul, jazz, pop and more.

And we can’t forget Colombian singer/songwriter Carlos Vives, who on Vives gave us his lively, upbeat sounds, but also brought light to social issues in countries like Mexico.

While you'll have to tune in to the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb.10 to find out who voters chose, you can make your voice heard by voting above. So, which Latin Pop Album would you vote for?

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