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Regional Mexican Group Banda MS Join Campaign To Lessen HIV Stigma Among Latinos

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Latinos made up 26 percent of the 38,739 new HIV diagnoses in the country in 2017, according to the CDC
Jennifer Velez
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Oct 23, 2019 - 12:12 pm

Regional Mexican band Banda MS have joined the fight against HIV in the Latino community through a campaign that aims to lessen its stigma and will focus on identifying negative language and suggestions on how to support those infected with the virus. 

The band has teamed up with the Pinyon Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on their new Spanish-language campaign called Deten El Estigma del VIH (or, Stop The HIV Stigma).

According to the CDC, HIV is a serious health threat to the Latino community. Latinos made up 26 percent of the 38,739 new HIV diagnoses in the country in 2017.

"There is a negative stigma and incorrect negative beliefs about people living with HIV,” says Banda MS's Oswaldo Silvas in a press statement, Billboard reports. "As a community it is our responsibility to help so that we can all live healthier lives." 

GRAMMY Museum To Celebrate 20 Years Of Latin GRAMMY Excellence With New Exhibit

(L-R) Alex, Vicente and Alejandro Fernandez at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

(L-R) Alex, Vicente and Alejandro Fernandez at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

 

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The Latin Recording Academy Wins International Emmy Award For 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards Program

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The coveted award comes days after the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs took the air
Jennifer Velez
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 30, 2020 - 2:03 pm

Just days after the Latin Recording Academy broadcast its 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards show on Nov. 19, it added an Emmy award to its legacy. 

The Latin Recording Academy's 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, broadcast in Nov. 2019, won for the International Emmy Award's Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Program category; it tied with "Reina Del Sur" Season 2.

The 20th Latin GRAMMYs, filmed live from Las Vegas, featured several memorable moments, including a performance by Alejandro Fernandez, his father, Vicente Fernandez, and his son, Alex Fernandez.  

"Receiving our first Emmy award brings a new and never felt before sense of joy and makes me extremely proud as the leader of an amazing group of people that works hard to put together The Latin GRAMMY Awards," Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement. "Our incredible team’s dedication, along with our partner network Univision, our talented team of producers, members, nominated artists, hundreds of supporting individuals and generous sponsors, made this possible and I am grateful for the continued trust and support of our Board of Trustees. As we begin our third decade, The Latin GRAMMYs will continue to honor musical excellence and this peer-to-peer recognition is a tribute to the global power of Latin music and its makers."

Read: Latin GRAMMYs President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. Thanks Artists & Music Professionals For First International Emmy Nomination

The Emmy win came days after the 21st Latin GRAMMYs took the air. Winners from the 2020 show include Natalia Lafourcade for Album of the Year and Residente for Song of the Year.

2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominees List

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Residente Wins Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song For "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe" | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

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Residente is the first artist to win a Latin GRAMMY for the category
Jennifer Velez
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 19, 2020 - 12:46 pm

Residente is the first artist to win a Latin GRAMMY for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song. He won for his song "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe." 

Other nominees were Anuel AA's "Narcos," Duki's "Goteo," Bad Bunny and Eladio Carrion's "Kemba Walker," and Anuel AA, J Balvin, Jhay Cortez, Josias De La Cruz, Misael De La Cruz, Sergio Roldan, and Elvin Roubert & Nydia Yera's "Medusa."

The Best Rap/Hip Hop Song is one of the new categories to debut at the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards show. 

2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominees List

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

Pitbull rehearses at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

Pitbull rehearses at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

 

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Pitbull To Honor Frontline Workers At The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

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The "Timber" singer will feature frontline workers on stage for his performance during The Biggest Night in Latin Music
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 17, 2020 - 2:42 pm

Pitbull will have frontline workers on stage as part of his band during his performance at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs, broadcasting Thursday, Nov. 19. The performance aims to honor their efforts as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. 

Captain Eddy Alarcon and Lieutenant Troy Maness will be on guitar, Major Frank Fernandez will be on drums and physician’s assistant Debi Kuiper-Tomas will take bass. Sergeant Liz Bremer, labor and delivery registered nurse Kim Fleurinord and firefighter Adrian Ballard will join in for background vocals. Marlon Ferdinand, retired U.S. Air Force Major, registered nurse, paramedic and firefighter, will also provide backup vocals. 

President/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy Gabriel Abaroa Jr. said this year's awards will, above all, show appreciation.

"This year has been an extraordinary one and, as such, the 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will not be about competition, but about showing solidarity, compassion and gratitude, in addition to using the power of music as a tool to become better people,” he said in a statement. 

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, 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. 

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

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

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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.

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