15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Nominations reflect a diverse blend of talented artists and music creators from across the Latin Music world

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15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Nominations reflect a diverse blend of talented artists and music creators from across the Latin Music world

Latin GRAMMYs/Sep 24, 2014 - 11:05 AM

Latin GRAMMY® Recipients To Be Revealed on Nov. 20 when The Biggest Night in Latin Music®

Airs Live on Univision from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

MIAMI (Sept. 24, 2014)The Latin Recording Academy® today announced nominations for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® digitally via LatinGRAMMY.com and Twitter. Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13 leads the field with 11 nominations; Calle 13 garners nine nods; Andrés Castro earns eight; Tom Coyne receives seven; Julio Reyes Copello and Carlos Vives each receive six nominations; and Descemer Bueno and Enrique Iglesias net five nominations each. Artists vying for Best New Artist are Aneeka, Linda Briceño, Caloncho, Julio César, Pablo López, Miranda, Periko & Jessi León, Daniela Spalla, Juan Pablo Vega, and Mariana Vega. The 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8– 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). A limited number of tickets go on sale today and may be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). For a complete list of nominees, media credentialing instructions and more information, please visit The Latin Recording Academy's  website and its social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

"In this, our 15th anniversary year, we received more than 10,000 entries and the nominations continue to reflect a dynamic and vibrant worldwide Latin music community of artists, producers, engineers, songwriters and everyone involved in the recording process," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "With the roster of multitalented nominees, it is reassuring that this peer-recognized award is truly focused on acknowledging the quality of material and excellence in recorded music and reflects the evolution of not only our awards process but the growth of the organization in recognizing the best and most current representation of music. And once again, we are excited to partner with Univision and the MGM Grand Garden Arena to present what is sure to be one of the most memorable telecasts in Latin GRAMMY® history."

Following is a sampling of nominations, featuring an array of musical styles, artists and creators (or professionals), as well as some of the most prominent names and brightest newcomers in Latin music:

GENERAL FIELD

Album Of The Year:

3.0 — Marc Anthony

Tangos — Rubén Blades

Multiviral — Calle 13

Elypse — Camila

Canción Andaluza — Paco de Lucía 

Raíz — Lila Downs, Niña Pastori y Soledad

Bailar En La Cueva — Jorge Drexler

Fonseca Sinfónico — Fonseca

Somos — Jarabe De Palo

Más + Corazón Profundo — Carlos Vives

Record Of The Year:

"Donde Está El Amor — Pablo Alborán Featuring Jesse & Joy

"Cambio De Piel" — Marc Anthony

"Respira El Momento" — Calle 13

"Decidiste Dejarme" — Camila

"Universos Paralelos"  — Jorge Drexler Featuring Ana Tijoux

"Llegaste Tú" — Luis Fonsi Featuring Juan Luis Guerra

"Bailando" — Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona

"Darte Un Beso" — Prince Royce

"Cuando Nos Volvamos A Encontrar" — Carlos Vives Featuring Marc Anthony

"El Mar De Sus Ojos"— Carlos Vives Featuring ChocQuibTown

 Song Of The Year:

"A Bossa Nova É Foda" — Caetano Veloso, songwriter; performed by Caetano Veloso

"Bailando" — Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona, Enrique Iglesias, songwriters; performed by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona

"Cambio De Piel" — Yoel Henríquez & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters; performed by Marc Anthony

"Corazones Invencibles" — Manu Moreno & Aleks Syntek, songwriters; performed by Aleks Syntek

"Cuando Nos Volvamos A Encontrar" — Andrés Castro, Carlos Vives, songwriters; performed by Carlos Vives Featuring Marc Anthony

"Darte Un Beso" — Andrés Castro, Guianko Gómez, Juan Riveros & Prince Royce, songwriters; performed by Prince Royce

"Decidiste Dejarme" — Mario Domm, Lauren Evans & Mónica Vélez, songwriters; performed by Camila

"Mi Tesoro" — Jesse & Joy, songwriters; performed by Jesse & Joy

"Ojos Color Sol" — Calle 13 & Silvio Rodríquez, songwriters; performed by Calle 13 Featuring Silvio Rodríguez

"Universos Paralelos" — Jorge Drexler & Ana Tijoux, songwriters; performed by Jorge Drexler Featuring Ana Tijoux

POP FIELD

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Amor En Portofino — Andrea Bocelli

Tiempo — Linda Briceño

Orígenes: El Bolero Volumen 2 — Café Quijano

Fonseca Sinfónica — Fonseca

Gracias Por Estar Aquí — Marco Antonio Solís

URBAN FIELD

Best Urban Performance

"6AM" — J Balvin Featuring Farruko

"Adentro" — Calle 13

"Bailando" — Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona

"Pura Vida" — Don Omar

"Que Viva La Vida" — Wisin

ROCK FIELD

Best Rock Album

Palosanto — Bunbury

Ama-Zonas — Doctor Krápula

Don Tetto — Don Tetto

El Final Del Mundo Vol. II: Nada Es Imposible — Luz Verde

Agua Maldita — Molotov

ALTERNATIVE FIELD

Best Alternative Music Album

Romantisísmico — Babasónicos

Fruta — Caloncho

Los Cafres 25 Años De Música! — Los Cafres

El Vuelo Del Pez — Siddhartha

Aquelarre — Sig Ragga

TROPICAL FIELD

Best Salsa Album

3.0 — Marc Anthony

Déjame Así — Maite Hontelé

Mis Mejores Recuerdos — Tito Nieves

First Class To Havana — Aymee Nuviola

50 Aniversario — Mario Ortiz All Star Band 

REGIONAL-MEXICAN FIELD

Best Norteño Album

Amor Amor — Conjunto Primavera

XX Años — El Poder Del Norte

En Tus Manos — Los Rieleros Del Norte

Por Ti — Pesado

Clásicas De Ayer Y Siempre — Polo Urias Y Su Máquina Norteña

Brazilian FIELD

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album

Calma Aí, Coração Ao Vivo — Zeca Baleiro

De Graça — Jeneci

Inventario Encontra Ivan Lins— Ivan Lins

Verdade, Uma Ilusão — Marisa Monte

Caymmi — Nana, Dori E Danilo

This year's Latin GRAMMY Awards process registered a record-breaking 10,000-plus submissions over a 12-month eligibility period (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014), and all members of The Latin Recording Academy were able to submit entries for consideration through an online entry process. Final ballots will be mailed on Oct. 1 to

the voting members of The Latin Recording Academy, and they are due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by Oct. 22, when they will be tabulated and the results will be revealed on the Latin GRAMMY telecast. This year, for the third time, The Latin Recording Academy and Spotify will work together to offer voting members and all music fans the opportunity to listen to nominated music for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. More details will be announced shortly.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "Latin GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join the Latin GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

 

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Lourdes López Patton

The Latin Recording Academy

310.392.3777

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Univision

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MEDIA, PLEASE NOTE: A complete list of nominees is available at www.latingrammy.com. The media credentialing process to cover the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards is now open at www.latingrammy.com/en/press, and the deadline to apply is Oct. 8, 2014, 5 p.m. PT. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Latin Recording Academy® will announce nominees for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® on LatinGRAMMY.com and via Twitter on Wednesday, Sept. 24

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The Latin Recording Academy® will announce nominees for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® on LatinGRAMMY.com and via Twitter on Wednesday, Sept. 24

Latin GRAMMYs/Sep 12, 2014 - 02:00 PM

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MIAMI (Sept. 11 , 2014) — For the first time in Latin GRAMMY® history, The Latin Recording Academy® will announce nominees for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Award® online featuring various celebrities and incorporating music fans  on a global scale and will utilize social networking platform Twitter. The nominations will be revealed Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET with the launch of a video, which will allow Latin music fans around the world an opportunity to participate in the announcement, followed by a daylong promotion of social interaction during which the public is welcome to tweet exclusive congratulatory messages to nominated artists by using the official Latin GRAMMY hashtag #LatinGRAMMY. The video, press release and full list of nominations will be available simultaneously on www.latingrammy.com. For breaking news and updates, please visit The Latin Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

"In this era, news is immediate and everyone wants to be the first to share it," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "By engaging nominees and fans at the same time, not only will the artists be notified of their good news directly, but music fans will also be a part of this special announcement and have the ability to participate through social platforms." 

As previously announced, the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 20, and will air in the United States on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). This year marks the seventh time Latin music's most prestigious awards telecast will take place in Las Vegas and the first time from MGM Grand.

Since the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards debuted entirely in Spanish on Univision in 2005, the telecast has consistently earned significant ratings each year in the United States and is now seen in more than 100 countries around the world.  The Latin GRAMMYs have become Univision's most watched and highest-rated show while delivering outstanding social media results and engagement. With nearly 2 million followers on Twitter, @LatinGRAMMYs has more followers than any other awards show.

Additionally, the Road To The Latin GRAMMYTMs — a monthlong series of cultural events culminating with The Biggest Night in Latin Music® — begins with the Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions and Latin GRAMMY Street Parties (taking place in several cities across the United States), as well as the Special Awards Presentation and The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute gala.  

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for

Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural FoundationTM. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "Latin GRAMMYs" on Facebook , and join the Latin GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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Media Contact:

Lourdes Lopez /The Latin Recording Academy /310.392.3777/lourdesl@grammy.com  

EDITOR'S NOTES:

Please visit the Press Room of LatinGRAMMY.com (www.latingrammy.com), The Latin Recording Academy®'s official website, for media credentialing instructions for the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. They will be posted shortly.

The Latin Recording Academy® proudly announces Joan Manuel Serrat as its 2014 Person Of The Year

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The Latin Recording Academy® proudly announces Joan Manuel Serrat as its 2014 Person Of The Year

Latin GRAMMYs/Sep 09, 2014 - 11:00 AM

Proceeds From The Gala Will Benefit The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation TM

 A Star-Studded Tribute Will Take Place At

The Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Nov. 19

MIAMI (Sept. 9, 2014) Iconic singer songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat has been named the 2014 Latin Recording Academy® Person of the Year. Chosen for his artistic and social accomplishments, as well as his contributions to Latin culture, Serrat will be honored with a star-studded tribute concert on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The celebration will feature songs from Serrat's catalog performed by an impressive array of notable artists and friends. A portion of the net proceeds from the gala will benefit the Latin GRAMMY Cultural FoundationTM — which provides scholarships, fellowships, grants, and educational programs. The prestigious event will precede the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. For breaking news and exclusive content, join The Latin Academy's social networks as a follower on Twitter and as a fan on Facebook.

"As a profound and brilliant songwriter, a true poet in Spanish and Catalan and a sensational performer, Joan Manuel Serrat's lyrical style and magnificent talent make him a treasured and timeless musical figure," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "Through his talent, artistry, passion, and dedication to his craft, his work has spoken to music fans all over. It is a privilege to recognize a man with such an illustrious and socially conscious career, and we look forward to celebrating his creativity and legacy."

Serrat's impressive career resonates not only with fans, but also with fellow artists in the music community.

"Joan Manuel Serrat took Miguel Hernández's beautiful little poem 'Llego Con Tres Heridas (I Come With Three Wounds)' and turned it into an even more beautiful song, haunting in its simplicity." said GRAMMY®-nominated singer songwriter Joan Baez. "I fell in love with the song and recorded it in 1974. I still sing it today."

"Joan Manuel has become a true symbol for freedom, coherence, quality, and perfect use of our language, and a reference that we all have in reaching our goals," said Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner Shakira, a previous Person Of The Year honoree.  

A native of Barcelona, Spain, Serrat began playing music as a teenager and quickly developed a desire to write and perform. In 1965, while singing on Spanish radio Program "Radioscope" Serrat secured his first record deal. Within two years he went on to release two EPs, a full-length debut album, and gave his first live stage performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana — a concert that established him as one of the pioneers of the Nova Cançó movement in Spain's Catalonian region. As part of a generation of politically outspoken artists, Serrat is known for his strong political stances. He once refused to follow dictator Francisco Franco's orders to perform a song in Spanish, instead of his native Catalan, at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1968.

This led to Serrat being banned from appearing in Spanish media for five years. In the mid '70s, after speaking out against the Franco dictatorship, Serrat went into self-imposed exile in Mexico and did not return to his homeland until after Franco's death in 1975.

In 1969 Serrat released  Dedicado A Antonio Machado, Poeta in honor of the Spanish poet. The album garnered both critical acclaim and massive appeal throughout Spain and Latin America. His 1971 single "Mediterráneo" established him as a widely popular artist in Spanish-speaking countries around the world.

For the past two decades, Serrat has had a prolific career writing, recording and touring. In 2006 he released , his first album recorded completely in Catalan in 17 years. In 2008 he collaborated with fellow Spanish singer songwriter Joaquín Sabina to release Dos Pájaros De Un Tiro; followed by 2012's La Orquesta Del Titanic. The 2013 documentary, El Símbolo Y El Cuate, captured Serrat and Sabina's acclaimed tour throughout Spain and Latin America.

As the 2014 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Serrat joins a distinguished list of past recipients that includes Miguel Bosé, Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Gilberto Gil, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Santana, Shakira, and Caetano Veloso, among others.

For information on purchasing tickets or tables to this year's Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala for Joan Manuel Serrat, please contact The Latin Recording Academy ticketing office at 310.314.8281 or ticketing@grammy.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit http://www.latingrammy.com/en. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at https://twitter.com/latingrammys, and a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/latingrammys.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation was established by The Latin Recording Academy to promote international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world's culture, and to protect its rich musical legacy and heritage. The Foundation's primary charitable focus is to provide scholarships to students of Latin music with financial needs, as well as grants to scholars and organizations worldwide for research and preservation of diverse Latin music genres. For additional information, please visit us at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation , or join us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Lourdes L. Patton                                        

The Recording Academy                                                                              

310.392.3777

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Lourdesl@grammy.com                                          

Nordhia Centeno

Rogers & Cowan

310.854.8284

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EDITOR'S NOTES:

Please visit the Press Room at LatinGRAMMY.com  — The Latin Recording Academy's official website — frequently to receive updates for media credentialing instructions for the 2014 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala and the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Paloma Morphy And Reik Perform At An International Edition Of The Best New Artist Showcase In Mexico City, Presented By Mastercard

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Paloma Morphy And Reik Perform At An International Edition Of The Best New Artist Showcase In Mexico City, Presented By Mastercard

Latin GRAMMYs/Jul 22, 2026 - 01:00 PM

The exclusive event was sponsored by Bacardí and Helados Nestlé

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Credit: Eloisa Sánchez de Alba, Arleth López and Manuel Velásquez Figueroa/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy®

MEXICO CITY (JULY 22, 2026) – The Latin Recording Academy®, in partnership with Mastercard, hosted an international edition of the Best New Artist Showcase on July 21, featuring last year’s Latin GRAMMY® Best New Artist winner, Paloma Morphy, and Reik, who were nominated in the same category in 2005.

“Mexico has long been a vibrant center for Latin music, making it the ideal place to once again celebrate our Best New Artist category,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “The Best New Artist Showcase series brings together emerging talent with established artists who were once recognized in this category. Through initiatives like this, The Latin Recording Academy continues to create opportunities to celebrate and showcase the next generation of Latin music creators.”

The Best New Artist Showcase series is the centerpiece of the partnership between Mastercard and The Latin Recording Academy, celebrating the power of emerging talent and artistic excellence. Launched in 2022 during Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas, the series showcases winners and nominees of the Best New Artist category, recognizing the honor is more than an acknowledgment of artistic excellence—it can mark the beginning of an extraordinary career. Since then, international editions have been held in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, San Juan, Sao Paulo and Seville.

"We are thrilled to be back celebrating Mexico's dynamic music culture through our partnership with The Latin Recording Academy. Mastercard is proud to support and elevate emerging artists while connecting fans to the music and Priceless Experiences they are passionate about,” said Andreia Morelli, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, North Division Latin America for Mastercard.

The event brought together two generations of Latin music in Mexico City at the Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. With her distinctive voice and emotionally resonant songwriting, Morphy kicked off the evening with a captivating performance of some of her recent songs, including "(sola)" and "Lo Que Un Día Fue". The celebration continued with an electrifying set by Reik, whose performance took the audience on a journey through some of their most beloved hits, from “Niña” to “Yo Quisiera.” More than two decades after receiving their Best New Artist nomination, the Mexican group demonstrated how that early recognition helped launch one of the most influential careers in Latin pop.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and join the conversation using our official hashtag #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

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ABOUT PALOMA MORPHY:

Paloma Morphy is reshaping Latin pop music with an alternative edge. Last year, the Mexican singer/songwriter won her first Latin GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. Morphy was also nominated for Best Alternative Song for her song "(sola)." She represents the new wave of genre-bending pop acts coming from Mexico. Before pursuing her dream of music, Morphy spent a few years working as a criminal defense attorney. After her song cover performances started going viral on TikTok, she quit her job as a lawyer and pivoted into music full-time. Morphy released her critically acclaimed debut album Au in 2025. With growing international recognition and success, she will embark on her first major tour of the US starting in September.

ABOUT REIK:

Reik is one of the best-selling Latin pop/rock acts of all time. The Mexican band includes singer Jesús Navarro, guitarist Julio Ramírez, and electric guitarist Bibi Marín. Since debuting in 2003, Reik have received six Latin GRAMMY® nominations, including Best New Artist in 2005 and Album of the Year for 2012's Peligro. They won a Latin GRAMMY® in 2009 for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Un Día Más. Reik's pop sound has evolved over the years following collaborations with reggaeton acts like Ozuna, Wisin & Yandel, Maluma and J Balvin. The band expanded into K-pop as well with South Korean group Super Junior. Reik also recently collaborated with regional Mexican acts like Carín León and Xavi. The band continues to sell out tours across Latin America and the US.

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

ABOUT MASTERCARD (NYSE: MA):

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. For more information, please visit mastercard.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Satus Media on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy

Diana Fernández

Diana.Fernandez@satusmedia.com

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Launches Fifth Annual Leading Ladies Of Entertainment Mentorship Program And Virtual Panel

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Launches Fifth Annual Leading Ladies Of Entertainment Mentorship Program And Virtual Panel

Latin GRAMMYs/Jul 15, 2026 - 04:00 PM

The program, which focuses on expanding access and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the entertainment industry, is presented in partnership with Open Society Foundations

MIAMI (JULY 15, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the fifth annual Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program and Virtual Panel presented by Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for rights, equity and justice.

Paying-it-forward and creating opportunities for future generations are at the heart of the program. Through the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program, aspiring women in music and entertainment receive three months of one-on-one mentorship from Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees and other trailblazing industry leaders.

Further expanding access to mentorship, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Virtual Panel, debuting today, is hosted by Dayanara Torres and moderated by current mentees Michelle Sanz and María Paula Mariño. The panel features in-depth conversations with Marcella Araica, Leslie Grace, Paula Kaminsky and Angela “Angie” Martínez. To tune in visit: https://latingram.my/virtualpanel.

“Since the launch of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program in 2021, we have seen a significant increase in the number of young women pursuing careers in the music and entertainment industries who are seeking mentorship and guidance,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “In response, the Foundation has remained committed to expanding access to the program and diversifying its roster of mentees to create more one-on-one mentorship opportunities. We have also continued to offer the virtual panel, made possible through the generosity of supporters such as Open Society Foundations. Together, we are helping cultivate the next generation of female leaders in our industry.”

This year’s mentors include:

Leading Ladies of Entertainment Honorees:

  • Marcella Araica, award-winning recording and mixing engineer, co-founder of Dream Asylum Studios, member of the Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees and 2017 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Maricarmen “Tuti” Bou, Vice President of Sony Music Entertainment Puerto Rico and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Lila Downs, multi-Latin GRAMMY®-winning artist, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Goyo, Latin GRAMMY® winner, GRAMMY®-nominated artist and 2020 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Paula Kaminsky, President of PK Consultants and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Angela “Angie” Martínez, entertainment lawyer at AngieLaw and 2020 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Gabriela Martínez, Senior VP of Marketing at Sony Music Latin-Iberia and 2017 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Mayna Nevarez, founder & CEO of Nevarez Communications and 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Delia Orjuela, Head of Creative Música Mexicana at Warner Chappell and 2018 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Luana Pagani, partner & President at Fairwinds Entertainment and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Diana Rodríguez, CEO and founder of Criteria Entertainment and 2024 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Rozalén, Latin GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Ana Rosa Santiago, Senior Vice President of Latin Music & LatAm for Universal Music Publishing Group and 2024 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Dayanara Torres, actress, TV/radio host and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Simone Torres, GRAMMY®-nominated engineer, artist and vocal producer and 2023 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

  • Mónica Vélez, Latin GRAMMY®-winning music composer and 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

Trailblazing Women in the Industry:

  • Leslie Grace, Latin GRAMMY®-nominated artist

  • Choco Orta, internationally acclaimed actress, percussionist, dancer and singer/songwriter

  • Ginny Peirats, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation

  • Lohana Schalken, artistic director and artist manager

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative was created by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2016 to honor and recognize professional and socially conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders. To see the complete list of previous honorees click here.

This important initiative, which began as a recognition program, has evolved into a meaningful platform for raising awareness about gender disparities in the industry while fostering mentorship opportunities for future generations of female leaders through the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program and the Leading Ladies Symposium. For more information on both programs click here.

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ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. In 2024, the Foundation celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and during the last decade, it has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com