Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

Laura Pausini Named 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.
  • “Laura Pausini is one of the most talented and beloved artists of her generation whose commitment to advocacy and equal rights is exemplary,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts.
  • Net proceeds from the Latin Academy Person of the Year Gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Marco Antonio Solís Named 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Latin Recording Academy announced that five-time Latin GRAMMY-winner and six-time GRAMMY-nominee, composer, arranger, producer, musician, and artistic director, Marco Antonio Sols will be the 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy announced that five-time Latin GRAMMY-winner and six-time GRAMMY-nominee, composer, arranger, producer, musician, and artistic director, Marco Antonio Sols will be the 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
  • "Marco Antonio Sols is a living legend and one of the most emblematic figures in Latin music," said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • For this we are honored to bestow him with the 2022 Latin Academy Person of the Year distinction."
  • 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.

The Joni Mitchell Channel Launching Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today the launch of The Joni Mitchell Channel, a limited engagement channel featuring the music of iconic musician and songwriter, Joni Mitchell.

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  • The Joni Mitchell Channel, a SiriusXM Limited Engagement Channel, begins March 16
    NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today the launch of The Joni Mitchell Channel, a limited engagement channel featuring the music of iconic musician and songwriter, Joni Mitchell.
  • Listeners can hear The Joni Mitchell Channel starting today, Wednesday, March 16 through Thursday, April 14 on the SXM App andon satellite (ch.
  • "Joni Mitchell redefined female musicianship with her songwriting, complexity, and voice, which has had a profound influence on musicians that have followed her" said Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Music Programming, SiriusXM.
  • In addition, Pandora listeners can experience Joni Mitchell on Joni Mitchell: A-Z , where Pandora's expert curators have assembled her greatest songs into one playlist.

JUANES To Receive The International Peace Honor

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Juanes has also received numerous international awards for his humanitarian work.

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  • Juanes has also received numerous international awards for his humanitarian work.
  • It is a privilege to be recognized by the International Peace Honors, enthused Juanes.
  • Its an honor to recognize him as an International Peace Honoree, stated Sheldon Himelfarb, president and CEO of PeaceTech Lab.
  • The host, performers, and special guests of the 2022 International Peace Honors will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

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

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 .

Rubén Blades Named 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The Latin Recording Academy today announced that eight-time Latin GRAMMY and nine-time GRAMMY-winner, singer-songwriter, producer, musician, actor and activist, Rubn Blades will be the 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy today announced that eight-time Latin GRAMMY and nine-time GRAMMY-winner, singer-songwriter, producer, musician, actor and activist, Rubn Blades will be the 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
  • The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year recognizes musicians of Ibero-American heritage and honors their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts.
  • Net proceeds from the Latin Academy Person of the Year gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • 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.

Ricky Martin, Roselyn Sánchez, and Paz Vega to Host the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Latin Recording Academy today announced that three-time Latin GRAMMY winner, 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and two-time GRAMMY winner Ricky Martin will host the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards alongside internationally renowned actresses Roselyn Snchez and Paz Vega.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy today announced that three-time Latin GRAMMY winner, 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and two-time GRAMMY winner Ricky Martin will host the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards alongside internationally renowned actresses Roselyn Snchez and Paz Vega.
  • The 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on Univision from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 14 from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).
  • Snchez joins as a host for the fourth time, after hosting the 16th, 17th, and 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.Vega will host the show for the first time.
  • She also took the stage at the 3rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards for a special performance with Carlos Vives.

Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Awards the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship to Sergio De Miguel Jorquera

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship to 17-year-old piano student Sergio De Miguel Jorquera at a scholarship presentation at The Latin Recording Academy headquarters in Miami.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship to 17-year-old piano student Sergio De Miguel Jorquera at a scholarship presentation at The Latin Recording Academy headquarters in Miami.
  • "It brings me great joy to award our fifth Prodigy Scholarship for a fully paid bachelors degree at Berklee said Manolo Daz, Senior Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • "Through the impressive generosity of music icons such as Emilio and Gloria Estefan we are able to support the next generation of Latin music makers."
  • A multiple Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner, Emilio Estefan is a musician, songwriter, record and television producer, best-selling author, filmmaker, and cultural ambassador.