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Mon Laferte

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Mon Laferte Wins Best Alternative Album For 'Norma' At The 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

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The singer/songwriter dedicated the win to Chile, her country
Jennifer Velez
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Nov 14, 2019 - 2:18 pm

Mon Laferte has won Best Alternative Album at the 20th Latin GRAMMYs for Norma.

"What emotion... [Thanks] to my collegues ... and especially to the public, the people, the fans that are there, without people nothing could happen." she said during her acceptance speech about the album recorded in one take. "This is for Chile." The singer/songwriter also read a note from a fellow Chilean singer/songwriter addressing the current socio-political events happening in the country. 

Earlier this year, the Chilean singer told the Recording Academy that Norma was meant to represent where she comes from.

"So, Norma is an album created conceptually as the storytelling of 10 chapters of a relationship—in songs. [I wanted to bring in] my roots, not only where I come from, but more Pan-regional sounds—so you have mambo, you have salsa, you have many other genre," she said. 

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Draco Rosa

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Draco Rosa Wins Best Rock Album For 'Monte Sagrado' At The 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

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The American-Puerto Rican singer/songwriter takes home top honors in rock at the 20th annual Latin GRAMMYs
Nate Hertweck
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Nov 14, 2019 - 4:44 pm

GRAMMY winner Draco Rosa is having a good day in Las Vegas. Rosa won Best Rock Album For Monte Sagrado At The 2019 Latin GRAMMYs.

Monte Sagrado edged out other rock album nominees Una Razón Para Seguir by A.N.I.M.A.L, who was on hand as a presenter at the Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, Arawato's self-titled album, Basado En Hechos Reales by Carajo, and MTV Unplugged: El Desconecte by Molotov.

In 2013, Rosa won his first career GRAMMY for Best Latin Pop Album for Vida. Monte Sagrado, his first album since Vida, was Rosa's first album of original material in over a decade.

The former Menudo member was also nominated for Best Long Form Music Video For his animated short film for "Hotel De Los Encuentos." He also took the stage with guitar in hand for the opening performance during the 20th Latin GRAMMYs.

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Save The Date: The 2020 Latin GRAMMY Nominations Will Be Announced September 29

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Mark your calendars now and get ready to "bailar" as we announce the nominees for the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards later this year
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Jun 18, 2020 - 1:21 pm

The Latin Recording Academy, the Recording Academy's sister organization progressing global Latin music and culture, today (June 18) announced that nominations for the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will be unveiled Sept. 29. 

The 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, set to take place later in 2020, follows last year's star-studded 20th-anniversary blowout, which welcomed one-of-a-kind performances and historical moments from Alejandro Sanz, ROSALÍA, Luis Fonsi, Juanes, Ximena Sariñana, Anitta, Bad Bunny, Beto Cuevas, Residente, Farruko, Prince Royce and many others. 

The news about the forthcoming nominations follows recently announced changes from the Latin Recording Academy, which include the additions of three new categories—Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song and Best Pop/Rock Song—to be included as part of the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards. 

Widely known as La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina ("The Biggest Night in Latin Music"), the Latin GRAMMYs recognize excellence and create a greater public awareness of the cultural diversity of Latin recording artists and creators, both domestically and internationally.

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Juanes & Metallica's Lars Ulrich

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Metallica's Lars Ulrich Surprises Juanes With Person Of The Year Award At 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

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The Danish metal drummer surprised the Colombian legend with a special presentation:at the 20th Latin GRAMMYS: "Tonight, we've come full circle. I proclaim myself a Juanes fan"
Nate Hertweck
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Nov 14, 2019 - 7:36 pm

The day afterJuanes was honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year, there was another special surprise waiting for him in Las Vegas. After the show aired a Juanes tribute reel and the Colombian singer/songwriter delivered showstopping performance, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich walked out on stage in a red suit and black cap to present his fellow musician with the honor. 

Juanes, a well-documented Metallica fan, was visibly moveed by seeing his hero on hand to pay homage. 

Ulrich, for his part, was quite honored himself, mentioning that he knew Juanes was a fan of Metallica when they first met years ago in Mexico, but "Tonight, we've come full circle. I proclaim myself a Juanes fan!"

Juanes Relives When He First Became A Solo Artist

A flattered Juanes accepted the award from Metallica's co-founder, admitting, "You guys changed my life man," as Ulrich exited the stage.

"I used to be a metal man. I still love metal music," Juanes told the Recordiing Academy back in 2014 at Austin City Limits Festival. "I used to have long hair and I am a very big Metallica fan, and Slayer, and Sepultura, and Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath."

Juanes personal Metallica moment at the 20th Latin GRAMMYs closed out a memorable week for the singer, as his fellow artists came out en masse the previous evening to perform at the Person Of The Year celebration, including Cami, Alessia Cara, Paula Fernandes, Fonseca, Juan Luis Guerra, Mon Laferte, Morat, Ozuna, Draco Rosa, Rosalía, Alejandro Sanz, and Sebastián Yatra. Other guests included Jesse & Joy, Fito Páez, Pablo López and guitarist Orianthil.

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Nella Wins Best New Artist At The 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards

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The "Voy" singer wins her first Latin GRAMMY
Iván Fernández
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Nov 14, 2019 - 6:43 pm

Venezuelan artist Nella has won the Latin GRAMMY for Best New Artist tonight in Las Vegas at the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMYs.

The young pop singer released her debut album, Voy, earlier this year to positive reviews. It was produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer, composer, and guitarist Javier Limón.

Nella came out on top of a strong and diverse group of nominees for Best New Artist, which included Aitana, Burning Caravan, Cami, Fer Casillas, Chipi Chacón, Elsa y Elmar, Greeicy, Juan Ingaramo and Paulo Londra.

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