Latin Grammy Awards

Christina Aguilera to Perform at the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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The Latin Recording Academy announced that singer/songwriter Christina Aguilera will make a triumphant return to the Latin GRAMMYs, after more than two decades, with an electrifying extended performance during the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy announced that singer/songwriter Christina Aguilera will make a triumphant return to the Latin GRAMMYs, after more than two decades, with an electrifying extended performance during the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
  • The 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, hosted by Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Snchez, will air live on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).
  • A very limited number of tickets for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are available for purchase at www.axs.com .
  • ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
    The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators.

Paula Arenas, Rubén Blades, Nella, Ozuna, Danna Paola and C. Tangana to Perform at the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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The Latin Recording Academy announced the initial roster of performers for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which includes past Latin GRAMMY winners Rubn Blades, Nella and Ozuna, who are also current nominees, along with Paula Arenas, Danna Paola and C. Tangana.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy announced the initial roster of performers for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which includes past Latin GRAMMY winners Rubn Blades, Nella and Ozuna, who are also current nominees, along with Paula Arenas, Danna Paola and C. Tangana.
  • In addition, Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Snchez will serve as hosts of the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
  • Contreras is returning as host for the second consecutive year and is joined by Rivera, who emceed the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
  • A very limited number of tickets for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are available for purchase at www.axs.com .

Canela Media Hires Emmy Award Winner Angel Sepúlveda as Head of Industry & Talent Relations

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the appointment of Angel Seplveda as Head of Industry and Talent Relations.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the appointment of Angel Seplveda as Head of Industry and Talent Relations.
  • Seplveda comes to Canela Media with over 20 years of experience in entertainment, news, live events, live TV Production and digital content in both Latino and general markets.
  • Additionally, Canela Media reaches more than 22 million unique Hispanics across its 180+ premium Spanish-language sites and influencer database.
  • Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the third largest Hispanic ad-focused company and the only female- and minority-owned certified digital company.

The Latin Recording Academy® Announces Mayna Nevarez, Mia Nygren, Mónica Vélez and Ivy Queen as the 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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The 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment recipients are:

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  • The 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment recipients are:
    On behalf of The Latin Recording Academy, I am proud to honor these powerful women as this years Leading Ladies of Entertainment, said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • She Is The Music shares the same values as Leading Ladies of Entertainment: supporting women in the industry and inspiring future generations.
  • Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodrguez (Ivy Queen) is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated reggaeton composer and singer with over 20 years making music.
  • ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
    The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators.

Roupa Nova Lead Guitarist, Kiko Pereira, Launches Brazil's First Responsibly Minted™ NFT

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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As a Validated NFT, Pereira’s work will be displayed in the UREEQA Premium Protected Collection, where anyone can see the validation steps taken to certify the NFT. Additionally, a one-way hash of the Package of Proof will be permanently written to the Ethereum blockchain. The detailed Package of Proof ensures buyers that the NFT was only minted after the source creative work was thoroughly validated.Pereira will tokenize an exclusive autographed guitar from his collection, used in the recording of the “Roupa Nova em Londres” DVD at the iconic Abbey Road Studios -- the DVD won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album -- plus a certificate of authenticity signed by the guitarist, as well as a stunning piece of crypto art in a unique and exclusive NFT.“I immediately connected with the project brought to me by Abrakazum, as I have always been a musician interested in technology,'' said Kiko Pereira. “NFTs allow a new kind of interaction between artists and their fan base, and I’m excited to work with UREEQA, a team that values both creativity and ownership.”“Music is one of the expertises at Abrakazum and it’s a privilege to bring to the market an NFT by one of Brazil’s most prominent guitar players,” said Kelpo Gils, founder of Abrakazum. “NFTs are a digital revolution that artists, athletes, celebrities and brands are adopting. It’s a new way to create and sell art on the internet; and we’re thrilled to be a part.”“UREEQA is helping create security and transparency for both Creators and those purchasing creative works,” said Harsch Khandelwal, CEO of UREEQA. “We’re working to solve the long standing issue of copyright protection and verification, and are thrilled to host Kiko Pereira’s NFT auction to help him accomplish this for his work.”The NFT will launch on August 12. To enter the auction site, click here. To learn more about UREEQA, please visit ureeqa.com. 

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  • The sale is being executed by Abrakazum in partnership with UREEQA, the exclusive worldwide provider of Responsibly Minted NFTs.
  • UREEQAs Package of Proof mints the work as a Validated NFT, certifying the ownership, authorship and originality of Pereiras creative work.
  • As a Validated NFT, Pereiras work will be displayed in the UREEQA Premium Protected Collection, where anyone can see the validation steps taken to certify the NFT.
  • The detailed Package of Proof ensures buyers that the NFT was only minted after the source creative work was thoroughly validated.

LiveXLive to Exclusively Stream iHeartMedia's 2021 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, Celebrating the Best in Latin Music on October 16, 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Enrique Santos, President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-air talent for iHeartRadio, will once again host the eighth annual event.

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  • Enrique Santos, President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-air talent for iHeartRadio, will once again host the eighth annual event.
  • LiveXLive will exclusively stream the 2021 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina for fans globally, and iHeartMedia's Spanish Contemporary Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, and Spanish Oldies radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com .
  • "This year's iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will be an unforgettable festival showcasing the best of today's Latin performers.
  • Proud partners of the 2021 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Ally, Corona, Goya Foods and Pepsi Stronger Together, with more to be announced.

Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Awards Juanes Scholarship to Xavier Cintrón

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Juanes Scholarship to 18-year-old cuatro puertorriqueo student Xavier Cintrn during a special presentation with the artist in Miami.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Juanes Scholarship to 18-year-old cuatro puertorriqueo student Xavier Cintrn during a special presentation with the artist in Miami.
  • The Prodigy Scholarship (Juanes Scholarship) created seven years ago to support music education and the Latin music genres holds a maximum value of $200,000 and allows Cintrn to pursue a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, starting this fall.
  • Since its establishment, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has committed an extraordinary sum of more than $6.5 million in scholarships, grants, musical instruments, and educational events throughout the United States and Ibero-America.
  • "We are so proud to award Xavier Cintrn with the Prodigy Scholarship for his hard work, commitment and passion for Latin music," said Tanya Ramos-Puig, President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

The Latin GRAMMY Awards® Return to Las Vegas

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The Latin Recording Academy announced today that The Biggest Night in Latin Music, the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy announced today that The Biggest Night in Latin Music, the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
  • The Latin GRAMMY Awards are the preeminent international honor and the only peer-selected award celebrating excellence in Latin music worldwide.
  • Nominees for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
  • "We are thrilled to bring back the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards to Las Vegas to honor musical excellence," said Jessica Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Entertainment at Univision.

GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award Winning Multiplatinum Musician and Songwriter Carlos Vives, Announces Highly-Anticipated Return to the Stage With His "Después de todo… VIVES" Tour

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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THE FIRST FULL RUN TOUR BY THE COLOMBIAN ARTIST WILL VISIT MAJOR CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, STARTING DECEMBER 2021.

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  • THE FIRST FULL RUN TOUR BY THE COLOMBIAN ARTIST WILL VISIT MAJOR CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, STARTING DECEMBER 2021.
  • With the reopening of entertainment venues after more than a year due to COVID, Carlos Vives will be one of the first Latin artists leading the return to the big stages and stadiums across the US and Canada.
  • Vives, has been a generous ally of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation since its launch seven years ago.
  • She was selected by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship Committee from a highly competitive group of hundreds of applicants from across the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula.

Recording Academy® Board of Trustees Elects Tammy Hurt, Rico Love, Om'Mas Keith, and Christine Albert as National Officers

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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The Recording Academy announced today its newly elected national officers of the Board of Trustees, voted upon at the organization's annual spring Board of Trustees meeting in May.

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  • The Recording Academy announced today its newly elected national officers of the Board of Trustees, voted upon at the organization's annual spring Board of Trustees meeting in May.
  • Tammy Hurt was elected as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Rico Love will serve as Vice Chair.
  • As an independent music industry veteran, Tammy Hurt has been a driving force in Atlanta's music scene for decades.
  • In addition to her role as Chair Emeritus for the Recording Academy, she also currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Latin Recording Academy and the Board of Directors of MusiCares.