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2025 GRANTS

*Four talented music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers will receive a total of $20,000 for research and preservation of Latin music*

*Latin GRAMMY® winner and GRAMMY® nominee Silvestre Dangond will sponsor two grants in support of research and preservation of the vallenato genre*

*Deadline to apply is August 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET* 

**MIAMI (JUNE 18, 2025)** — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its **2025 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grant Program. This program** provides grants that support music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers around the world dedicated to the research and preservation of Latin music heritage. 

A total of four grants—each valued at up to $5,000—will be awarded this year as follows: 

* **One (1) Research Grant for a maximum amount of $5,000**, funding one project focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of a Latin music genre.

* **One (1) Preservation Grant for a maximum of $5,000**, supporting one project aiming to archive and preserve Latin music heritage.

To support the growth and development of vallenato, Latin GRAMMY® winner and GRAMMY® nominee **Silvestre Dangond** has pledged a dedicated fund to support the research and preservation of the folkloric music genre from Colombia as follows: 

* **One (1) Research Grant for a maximum amount of $5,000**, funding one project focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of vallenato music.

* **One (1) Preservation Grant for a maximum of $5,000**, supporting one project aiming archival and preservation of the heritage of the vallenato genre.

Dedicated funds are open to any artist or institution interested in this type of focused giving, as part of the international assistance provided by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to preserve and promote Latin music and its genres. 

“Vallenato is not just my roots; it’s my reason for being. That’s why it fills me with pride to contribute to the preservation and research of this genre, which has told the story of our people for generations. Supporting this cause through the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is my way of ensuring that the legacy of vallenato remains alive, evolving, and touching hearts around the world,” said Dangond.

“Supporting research and preservation is vital to honoring the rich legacy of Latin music, ensuring that future generations of creators understand its origins and remain inspired by its roots,” said **Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza**, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, and Latin music creators like Silvestre Dangond, these grants help fuel the future of Latin music.”

Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $255,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received both a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY. 

To apply, view guidelines, and learn about past project winners please click [here](https://www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org/en/what-we-do/latin-music-research-and-preservation-grants) (the materials can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese). The deadline to apply is August 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any additional questions, please email [LGCF@grammy.com](LGCF@grammy.com) and/or visit <http://www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org/en>.

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**ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:**

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**ABOUT SILVESTRE DANGOND:**

Colombian superstar Silvestre Dangond, a modern icon of vallenato, has taken the genre to new global heights during his more than two-decade career. With three Latin GRAMMYs® to his name, he has led successful international tours and collaborated with major artists such as Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha, Carin León, Emilia, Fonseca and Carlos Vives. His song “Tú o Yo” with Vives was recognized by *Billboard* magazine as one of the 24 best songs released in 2024. Following the success of his album ‘*Ta Malo* and his stadium tour across the United States and Latin America, Dangond is gearing up for the release of *El Último Baile*, a powerful new project with his longtime accordionist Juancho de la Espriella. For images of Silvestre Dangond, please click [here](https://grammy4-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/daniela_mederos_grammy_com/EriRDad0V7hHv46ah6fKnPIB1ie4DuEvRKbmZFdubIOeyw?e=vYsGpB).

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*The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas,* 

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**MIAMI (OCTOBER 21, 2025)** — The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional performers for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. The lineup includes current nominees **Rauw Alejandro, Edgar Barrera, Joaquina, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso, Elena Rose, Alejandro Sanz and Adelaido “Payo” Solis III (Grupo Frontera)**. Also set to perform are Latin GRAMMY® winners **Grupo Frontera**, eight-time GRAMMY® winner **Kacey Musgraves**, and multi-GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner **Carlos Santana**.

For this year’s Latin GRAMMYs®, **Rauw Alejandro** secured two nominations including Album Of The Year and Best Reggaeton Performance, while **Edgar Barrera** nabbed 10 nominations including Song Of The Year, Best Pop Song, Best Urban Song, Best Tropical Song, Best Regional Song, Songwriter Of The Year and Producer Of The Year. **Joaquina** received four nominations including Album Of The Year, Best Contemporary Pop Album, Best Pop/Rock Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Song, and **Christian Nodal** was nominated for Best Ranchero/ Mariachi Album. **Nathy Peluso** garnered two nominations including Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance and Best Urban Song, while **Elena Rose** earned four nominations including Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Contemporary Pop Album and Best Latin Electronic Music Performance. **Alejandro Sanz** received four nominations including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album, while **Adelaido “Payo” Solis III (Grupo Frontera)** was nominated for Best Regional Song.

Previously announced performers included current nominees **Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat** and **Los Tigres del Norte**, as well as the 2025 Person of the Year, **Raphael**.

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the world, airing across TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY® moments will be announced soon.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at [LatinGRAMMY.com](https://www.latingrammy.com/en). Follow us on Facebook ([LatinGRAMMYs](https://www.facebook.com/LatinGRAMMYs)), Instagram (@[LatinGRAMMYs](https://www.instagram.com/LatinGRAMMYs/)), the [Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel,](https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MSqNCkRlqxIYmWKAH2f9FGCmV4?domain=whatsapp.com) and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on [iOS](https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/64jjC1wnJohnvrGrhLfmFVrsGe?domain=latingram.my) (Apple) and [Android](https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sMz2C2koKpIKnL3LU1h6F5q_q8?domain=latingram.my) (Google Play).

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**ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:**

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**MIAMI (JUNE 3, 2025)** – The Latin Recording Academy® announced that **Raphael** will be the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

Raphael will be honored for his more than six-decade career as a multifaceted singer and performer, which has established him as a true ambassador of Latin music worldwide. The artist will be celebrated at a special gala featuring a heartfelt tribute concert with renditions of his renowned repertoire, performed by a star-studded lineup of singers and friends. The gala is set to take place on November 12 in Las Vegas during Latin GRAMMY® Week.

“We feel tremendously proud to pay this well-deserved tribute to Raphael for an exemplary artistic career that has transcended borders and languages,” said **Manuel Abud**, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “His unmistakable style, resilience, and constant reinvention have kept him relevant throughout the decades, making him a source of inspiration for new generations of Latin music creators.”

“I feel deeply grateful to The Latin Recording Academy for this recognition that I have dreamed of receiving for many years. Being named Person of the Year thrills me immensely; it's the best way to celebrate so many years of dedication and love for music,” said **Raphael**. “Thank you to the audiences that have always stood by my side, to my dear colleagues, and the entire music industry. It's an honor I will always carry in my heart. I look forward to reuniting with everyone in November to celebrate together and give back all that affection through songs. A huge hug and my most sincere gratitude.”

Rafael Martos, known artistically as Raphael, was born in Linares, Spain, in 1943. Raised in Madrid, he discovered his passion at the age of four, and at nine he won the Best Child Voice in Europe award at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. He achieved international recognition after representing Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest with “Yo Soy Aquél” (1966) and “Hablemos Del Amor” (1967), and performing on the legendary *The* *Ed Sullivan Show* in 1970, among other highly acclaimed programs. His musical impact was complemented by a successful film career, appearing in movies like *Al Ponerse El Sol* (Mario Camus, 1967), *El Golfo* (Vicente Escrivá, 1969), and *Mi Gran Noche* (Álex de la Iglesia, 2015). With an extraordinary voice and a distinctive performing style, Raphael pioneered the internationalization of melodic songs. He has performed remarkable works written specifically for him by renowned songwriters like Manuel Alejandro and José Luis Perales, with hits such as “Digan Lo Que Digan”, “Qué Sabe Nadie” or “Escándalo”. He has performed at renowned venues like Madison Square Garden, the Olympia in Paris and the National Auditorium in Mexico. Throughout his career, Raphael has shown an impressive ability to evolve while staying true to a style that reflects his unique identity. In recent years he has released albums such as *Victoria* and his most recent *Ayer...Aún,* which includes a posthumous duet with Édith Piaf, his great reference. He has also been the subject of the documentary *Raphaelismo*, an intimate look at his life and career. After overcoming a brain lymphoma diagnosed at the end of 2024, he announced his return to the stage this year with *Raphaelísimo*, a new tour that will take him across Spain and Latin America. At 82, Raphael continues to sell out theaters, arenas, and stadiums with the same passion as on day one, and his influence has inspired numerous music creators worldwide.

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. The past honorees are **Carlos Vives** (2024), **Laura Pausini** (2023), **Marco Antonio Solís** (2022), **Rubén Blades** (2021), **Juanes** (2019), **Maná** (2018), **Alejandro Sanz** (2017), **Marc Anthony** (2016), **Roberto Carlos** (2015), **Joan Manuel Serrat** (2014), **Miguel Bosé** (2013), **Caetano Veloso** (2012), **Shakira** (2011), **Plácido Domingo** (2010), **Juan Gabriel** (2009), **Gloria Estefan** (2008), **Juan Luis Guerra** (2007), **Ricky Martin** (2006), **José José** (2005), **Carlos Santana** (2004), **Gilberto Gil** (2003), **Vicente Fernández** (2002), **Julio Iglesias** (2001) and **Emilio Estefan** (2000).

Net proceeds from The Latin Academy Person of the Year Gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

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**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](https://www.latingrammy.com/en).

**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 $12.5 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](https://www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org/en) or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on [X](https://www.x.com/latingrammyfdn) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/latingrammyfdn), and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/latingrammyculturalfoundation) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/latingrammyculturalfoundation).

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