LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION


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Locations: FLORIDA, LATIN AMERICA, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Announces the 2024 Sebastián Yatra Scholarship

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that Latin GRAMMY® winning singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra will sponsor its prestigious Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music for the 2024 fall semester.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that Latin GRAMMY® winning singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra will sponsor its prestigious Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music for the 2024 fall semester.
  • “Joining the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation for their annual Prodigy Scholarship is beautiful because I’m part of something that I would’ve wished for as a young kid.
  • To date, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® has awarded 383 scholarships, investing $7.6 million over the last nine years.
  • For information and the latest news, please visit the official Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation website at: www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Opens Applications for the 2024 Research and Preservation Grants Program

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its 2024 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants program.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its 2024 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants program.
  • Grants offered by the Latin GRAMMY Foundation fall into two categories:
    Two (2) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $5,000 each, which fund projects focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of Latin music genres.
  • Two (2) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $5,000 each, which support projects aiming to archive and preserve the heritage of Latin music.
  • “Each year our Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants provide an opportunity to partner with projects and persons passionate about preserving the legacy of Latin music,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

The Latin Recording Academy® Announces Róndine Alcalá, Mon Laferte, Simone Torres and Ana Villacorta López as the 2023 Leading Ladies of Entertainment

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The private ceremony and luncheon will be held in Sevilla (Andalucía), Spain, on Monday, November 13, as part of the marquee events for Latin GRAMMY® Week.

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  • The private ceremony and luncheon will be held in Sevilla (Andalucía), Spain, on Monday, November 13, as part of the marquee events for Latin GRAMMY® Week.
  • “This diverse group of outstanding and successful women have made great contributions to Latin music,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • Past Leading Ladies honorees will be invited to mentor a She Is The Music mentee.
  • Applications for the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER Mentorship Program are now open through Friday, September 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Awards Nicky Jam Scholarship to Pianist Leomar Cordero

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Nicky Jam Scholarship to Dominican pianist Leomar Cordero during a special presentation with the artist in Miami, where the Latin GRAMMY® winner performed alongside Cordero and additional scholarship recipients.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Nicky Jam Scholarship to Dominican pianist Leomar Cordero during a special presentation with the artist in Miami, where the Latin GRAMMY® winner performed alongside Cordero and additional scholarship recipients.
  • I am humbled to announce our ninth Prodigy Scholarship winner and continue this mission,” said Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza , Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®.
  • “With the extraordinary generosity of respected artists such as Nicky Jam, we have the unique privilege of fostering the education of future generations, paving the way for their dreams to flourish and carry forward the rich legacy of Latin music.”
    Nicky Jam shared “My heart swells with joy as I join the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation in awarding the Nicky Jam Scholarship to the extraordinary pianist Leomar Cordero.
  • In addition, upon completing their studies, Cordero and all the Gifted Tuition and Tuition Assistance scholarship recipients listed below will have the opportunity to join the newly formed Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship Alumni Network.

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.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Announces Winners of Its Research and Preservation Grant Program

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.
  • “For the eighth consecutive year, we have the pleasure and privilege of awarding Research and Preservation Grants to deserving Latin music creators,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • In 2021, a Preservation Grant from the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation supported the launch of Phase 1 of the LAMC’s archival and preservation project.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $175,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Launches the Nicky Jam Scholarship

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce that Latin GRAMMY winner Nicky Jam is sponsoring its prestigious Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelors degree at Berklee College of Music starting in the 2023 fall semester.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce that Latin GRAMMY winner Nicky Jam is sponsoring its prestigious Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelors degree at Berklee College of Music starting in the 2023 fall semester.
  • The scholarship announcement comes as a follow-up to the artists performance at the 23rdAnnual Latin GRAMMY Awards, alongside Foundation scholarship winners, where he pledged to support aspiring musicians.
  • By providing the Prodigy Scholarship in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, I get to share my passion for music and give back to the next generation of Latin music makers on their journey to achieving their dreams.
  • ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
    The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy in 2014 to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the worlds culture.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® to Receive $1 Million Donation From Loud And Live

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Loud And Live , a leading entertainment, live events and marketing company who has established itself as a leading global promoter, commits to donate $1 million to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation , the largest single donation in the Foundations history.

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  • Loud And Live , a leading entertainment, live events and marketing company who has established itself as a leading global promoter, commits to donate $1 million to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation , the largest single donation in the Foundations history.
  • Our history partnering with the Latin Recording Academy goes back to 2003, and we cant think of a better partner to channel and make a meaningful impact with this donation, than the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, Albareda added.
  • We are grateful for the generous donation of Loud And Live, a longtime partner of the Foundation, said Becky Villaescusa, Vice President Strategic Planning & Corporate Development, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
    The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy in 2014 to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the worlds culture.