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

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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Poll: Which Latin GRAMMY Artist Performance Are You Pumped For The Most?

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Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Natalia Lafourcade, Halsey and more will perform at the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 15. Whose performance are you excited to see the most?
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Nov 9, 2018 - 4:43 pm

On Nov. 15, the Biggest Night In Latin Music is bringing together 80 countries to celebrate the diversity and excellence of Latin music. One thing to look forward to, other than the winners of the night, are the performers who will pump up the crowd with some of the biggest bangers of the year. We know it's a tough question, but we have to ask, whose performance will you be looking forward to the most?  

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Which Latin GRAMMY Artist Performance Are You Pumped For The Most?

J Balvin is an undeniable showstopper with hits like "Mi Gente," but are you feeling Latin trap star Bad Bunny who is set to open up the show with "Está Rico" with Marc Anthony and Will Smith more this year? Maybe one of reggaeton's leading ladies Karol G, is getting you hyped. Or are you excited about 15-year-old rising star Angela Aguilar showcasing her powerful voice in the style of Mexico's mariachi music? Songstresses Natalia Lafourcade and Mon Laferte will also grace the Latin GRAMMY stage with one of their ballads. Rock/pop music icons Maná, who are this year's Latin GRAMMY Person Of The Year, are sure to rock the stage and we can't forget Steve Aoki or Halsey who are also set to perform and bring their energy every time they perform. There are many more to choose from, so who will it be? Vote above.

 

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Fonseca celebrating his Latin GRAMMY wins

Fonseca celebrating his Latin GRAMMY wins

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The Complete Latin GRAMMY Awards Viewer's Guide

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Take a look at the many ways to celebrate Latin music throughout this week leading up to the main event, Thursday's Latin GRAMMY Awards
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Nov 13, 2018 - 2:45 pm

Get ready! The Biggest Night In Latin Music is coming on Nov. 15, but there are so many ways to enjoy the festivities in Las Vegas including and leading up to the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards from virtually anywhere in the world. Here's how!

19th Latin GRAMMY Awards

The fun-filled day of the main event begins at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET with exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the red carpet and the Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony via Facebook Live, where the first Latin GRAMMY Awards of the night will be presented before the broadcast. Additional coverage in Spanish will also be available at Univision.com. The 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards show will follow, airing on Univision at 8:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET

But even earlier this week, this year's Special Awards presentation ceremony will be streamed on Tuesday, Nov. 13 via Facebook Live at 5:00 pm. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET. The program will honor Erasmo Carlos, Dyango, Andy Montañez, José María Napoleón, Chucho Valdés, Wilfrido Vargas and Yuri with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Horacio Malvicino and Tomás Muñoz will receive the Latin Academy's Trustees Award.

Performers on the broadcast include Marc Anthony, Will Smith and Bad Bunny performing their collaboration, "Está Rico," for the first time in public, as well as Ángela Aguilar, El David Aguilar, Pepe Aguilar, Pablo Alborán, Anitta, Steve Aoki, J Balvin, Calibre 50, Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Kany García, Halsey, Nicky Jam, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Victor Manuelle, Carla Morrison, Christian Nodal, Jenna Ortega, Ozuna, Laura Pausini, Monsieur Periné, Banda Los Recoditos, Rosalía, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Carlos Vives and Sebastián Yatra. The 2018 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Maná will perform as well.

Performers at the Premiere ceremony include Santiago Barrionuevo, Yamandu Costa, Jerry Demara, Rozalén, and José Alberto El Canario with El Septeto Santiaguero.

This week of celebration will honor artists across a wide array of Latin cultures, styles, genres, and countries. Awards will span many fields, including General, Pop, Urban, Rock, Alternative, Tropical, Singer-Songwriter, Regional-Mexican, Instrumental, Traditional, Jazz, Christian, Portuguese Language, Children's, Classical, Arranging, Recording Package, Production, and Music Video. While some of these have categories that bring works from different traditions together, others allow a more narrow focus within traditions, making for a rich, unique sampling of the power of Latin music.

No matter your language or musical background, this multi-screen experience will be filled with excitement. New discoveries await television and online viewers prepared to be enriched by the biggest night in Latin music.

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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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Listen To Select Category GRAMMY Nominees With Apple Music

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Apple Music has teamed up with the Recording Academy to create a playlist that features all of the nominees from select GRAMMY categories. Get the playlist here
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Dec 9, 2018 - 9:01 am

By now you're all caught up on the nominees for the 61st GRAMMY Awards, and you probably know that the 2019 GRAMMY nominees album is now available for pre-order. But what if you don’t want to wait to listen to all your favorite nominees? Well, Apple Music's got you covered! 

Apple Music has teamed up with the Recording Academy to create a playlist that features a wide variety of nominees—yes, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino and more.

The playlist includes nominees from Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best New Artist.

On Dec. 7, CBS, Apple Music and the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 61st GRAMMY Award Show with Apple Music host Zane Lowe, GRAMMY winner Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes and Janelle Monáe.

Listen to the playlist here, and don't forget to tune in to CBS Feb. 10 to catch all your favorite nominees under one roof.

While you listen to the playlist, read about what it takes to earn a nomination, and, if you're up for it, you can also vote for who you think will get voted Best Pop Vocal Album.

2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List