The artists Camilo and C. Tangana, two of the most nominated, also received the Latin music trophies at this pre-event.
The great celebration of Latin music began with the Latin Grammy Premiere, an event prior to the 22nd gala of the Latin Grammy Awards, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. this Thursday, November 18.
The presentation premiere began at 4:10 p.m. in Ecuador, with the words of Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, who reiterated the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Latino music community.
“Even as the community recovers from the effects of the pandemic, Latin music continues to grow. The Latino cultural influence is in an unprecedented place; proof of that are the 21,000 applications that came for tonight’s nominees, “he added.
One of the most followed themes of this ceremony was the song Homeland and Life, performed by Yotuel Romero, Descemer Bueno, Maykel Osorbo, El Funky and the duo Gente de Zona (Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom).
It is a “protest rap” that excites and unites Cubans inside and outside their country, as the symbol of the Cuban demonstrations of July 2021, for which Osorbo was arrested.
This song awarded its composers as the best urban song. His other artists are Yadam González and Beatriz Luengo. Descemer and Beatriz they picked up the trophy, very moved, especially the composer, who burst into tears. “This is a song that talks about rights, but it has only made me receive threats, for my life and that of my son,” lamented the music.
Luengo also dedicated the award to other women composers of urban genres, such as Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz. Bueno said goodbye, stressing that the award is “for my country, freedom of expression and freedom for Cubans.”
‘Patria y vida’, the “protest rap” that excites and unites Cubans inside and outside their country
The once winner of six Latin Grammys Kany García was the master of ceremonies of the event and presented the first five awards of the afternoon of premiere.
Best pop song, award for composers, was Rich life, by Édgar Barrera and Camilo. “Thank God, because creativity comes from him, my wife, my parents, Montaner, for celebrating this song that is a celebration of who I am and my roots,” said Camilo upon receiving the statuette.
Camilo also raised two other golden gramophones, for Tattoo remix (together with Rauw Alejandro) for the best urban fusion / interpretation; and by God wanted it that way, composed in collaboration with his father-in-law Ricardo Montaner.
The best classical music album it is Latin American Classics, by the Venezuelan pianist Kristhyan Benitez, who dedicated the award to the Venezuelan diaspora, “wherever they are.”
Music from Cuba and Spain, Sierra: Sonata para Guitarra, by Roverto Sierra, the best work of contemporary classical composition.
In the category best latin music album for kids was highlighted You rockcito of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Medellín.
The best musical arrangement was called the version deprived of hope it rains coffee, from Juan Luis Guerra, absent at the award ceremony.
Better ranchera / mariachi music album: At 80, by Vicente Fernández, also absent in the afternoon.
Better band music album: We have fun accomplishing the impossible, from Grupo Firme.
Better Tejano music album: Pa ‘la Pista and Pa’l Pisto, Vol. 2, from El Plan, who had already registered two nominations in this category previously.
Better regional mexican song, award for composers: Down hereby Édgar Barrera and Christian Nodal. “We wrote this song here at the Grammys two years ago, in 2019,” Barrera confessed as he took the stage again.
Better christian album in Spanish: I already saw myself, by Aroddy.
Better album, singer-songwriter award: 6, from My Laferte. “This category was of pure men, I congratulate the other nominees, it is the first time that singer-songwriters are considered,” said the Chilean artist who wore an executive-type suit with an open abdomen to show her pregnancy.
Better rock album: The bright well, from Vincentian.
Better rock song, award for composers: Now 1by Vicentico.
Better pseudo pop rock: Origin, from Juanes, who received his
Better pop rock song, Composers Award: Hong Kong, by Andrés Calamaro, Jorge Drexler, C. Tangana.
Better instrumental album: Bachianinha, by Toquinho and Yamandu Costa.
Better folk album: Ancestras, by Petrona Martínez.
Album of tango: Tinto Tango plays piazzolla.
Best album by flamenco music: A new universeby Pepe de Lucía.
Better latin jazz album / jazWith: Voyagerby Iván Melon Lewis.
Better rap / hip hop song, award for composers: Booker Tby Bad Bunny and Marco Daniel Borrero.
Best album Alternative music: Cramp, by Nathy Pelusso.
Better alternative song, award for composers: I nominate, by Alizzz, Jorge Drexler, C. Tangana.
Better packaging design: Colleagues (by Gilberto Santa Rosa), by Ana González, art director.
Better recording engineering for an album: The Madrilenian, C. Tangana record, by sound engineer Chris Athens.
Producer of the year: Edgar Barrera.
Better video musical, Short version: An everlasting love, de Marc Anthony.
Better video musical, large version: Between sea and palm treesby Luis Guerra 4.40.
Better salsa album: Sauce plus! by Rubén Blades and Roberto Delgado and Orchestra.
Better cumbia / vallenato album: The follies of mineby Silvestre Dangond
Better merengue / bachata album: It’s meringue, any problem? by Sergio Vargas when we have the information.
Better traditional tropical album: Cha cha cha, homage to the traditional, by Alain Pérez, Issac Delgado and Orquesta Aragón.
Better contemporary tropical album: Brazil305by Gloria Estefan.
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