Venezuelan director Gustavo Dudamel, Cuban-Canadian singer Álex Cuba, Puerto Rican Bad Bunny and Colombian Juanes won the Grammy Awards in the Latin categories this Sunday. The awards were announced during the launch of the gala, which recognizes the best in the music industry.
Ález Cuba, 48, triumphed with Mendó, who won the gramophone for best Latin pop album, beating stars like Camilo and Selena Gómez.
The musician, whose real name is Alexis Puentes, has won four Latin Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010.
The 64th edition of the Grammy Awards began with its traditional kick-off this Sunday at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. During that previous event, they announced the winners of most of the 86 categories, including those rewarding Latin American music.
Reggaeton singer Bad Bunny, who recently announced his retirement, beat fellow singers J Balvin, Karol G, Kali Uchis and Rauw Alejandro. The artist won the Grammy for Best Urban Music Album.
Juanes added a gramophone to his career with Origen, which won Best Latin or Alternative Rock Album, beating out strong contenders like Spaniards C Tangana and Argentinean Nathy Peluso.
The late Mexican star Vicente Fernández’s album “A mis 80’s” won the Gramophone for Best Regional Mexican Music Album, and “Salswing!” by Rubén Blades and Roberto Delgado & Orquesta won the trophy for the best Latin American tropical album.
None of the Latin category winners were present at the event.
Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel won the Grammy for Best Choral Performance.
Other winners besides Gustavo Dudamel
Another Grammy opener winner was American jazz musician Jon Batiste, who received four gramophones, including Best Music Video.
One of the night’s big favorites, Batiste, added eleven nominations, the highest number of this edition.
The Grammy Gala kicks off after the pre-show, and alongside Batiste, all eyes are also on pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, who could become the third person to sweep a single ceremony featuring the evening’s four main categories. .
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