Miami, FL. (November 30, 2017)—Chief Marketing Officer of The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences^®, Davina Aryeh, was honored this morning with the "Rising Star" award by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) during the 2017 Women of Excellence Award ceremony. Aryeh was recognized for her outstanding business accomplishments and leadership.

"It is a pleasure and joy seeing Davina receive the recognition she deserves. I have had the honor of working alongside her for several years and I am repeatedly impressed and inspired by her business acumen, creativity, honesty, ability to secure top tier sponsors, and the positive and congenial spirit she brings to her team—her success is equally matched by her professionalism, warmth, and generosity," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Latin Recording Academy President/CEO. "I am sincerely proud to have Davina as a member of my executive staff; our organization benefits daily from having individuals of her caliber working here." 

Davina Aryeh joined The Latin Recording Academy in 2011 and was named Chief Marketing Officer in 2016. Reporting directly to Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Latin Recording Academy President/CEO she is responsible for multimillion-dollar sponsorship revenue and strategic partnerships, and has negotiated agreements with top global brands ranging from Mastercard to L'Oréal. Before joining The Latin Recording Academy, Aryeh worked on Latin American strategy at the National Basketball Association. Aryeh has been a guest speaker at SXSW, Miami Marketers and the Colombian Chamber of Commerce in Bogotá.

The annual NAFE Women of Excellence Awards honor the achievements and accomplishments of outstanding women committed to serving and enriching their workplaces, their communities, and the world. Winners are chosen for their vision, courage, compassion, proven success and generosity as demonstrated by how they help other women and girls succeed. 

Dr. Betty Spence, president of NAFE, says, "NAFE proudly presents our 2017 Women of Excellence awardees as exemplary of the growing movement of women who focus on both their own career success and on that of other women and girls. They are changing the landscape for women at their companies and in their businesses through their support and encouragement."

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

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 Foundation^®.  For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

ABOUT NAFE

The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), founded in 1972, serves 20,000 members nationwide with networking, tools and solutions to strengthen and grow their careers and businesses. Working Mother magazine publishes the annual NAFE Top Companies list. NAFE.com provides up-to-date information, a community for women in business, and access to member benefits. NAFE is a division of Working Mother Media, owned by the Bonnier Corporation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

The Latin Recording Academy:
Iveliesse Malave: Iveliesse.malave@grammy.com
305.576.0036

NAFE PR contact:
Andrea Kaplan: andreakaplanpr@gmail.com
917. 836.2741

MIAMI (SEPTEMBER 17, 2025) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced the nominees for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the preeminent international honor celebrating excellence in Latin music, and the only accolade awarded by music industry professionals. The Latin Academy's membership body of music creators, who represent all genres and creative disciplines—including recording artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers and mixers—vote during the Awards Process.

This year's Album Of The Year category features an exceptional group of creators across a variety of genres who reflect the diversity within Latin music and its growing cultural influence worldwide: Rauw Alejandro, Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose and Alejandro Sanz.

In addition, a new field (Visual Media) and two categories (Best Music For Visual Media and Best Roots Song) were added to the Latin GRAMMY® Awards Process this year.

The inaugural group of nominees for the Best Music For Visual Media category includes Cabra, Federico Jusid, Pedro Osuna, Camilo Sanabria and Gustavo Santaolalla.

Likewise, the first nominees in the Best Roots Song category feature an impressive group of established artists and newcomers, and an innovative mix of genres within a particular track: Marco Daniel Borrero, Bad Bunny, El David Aguilar, Catalina García Barahona, Luis Amed Irizarry, Natalia Lafourcade, Tato Marenco, William Martínez, Marcos Efrain Masis, Luis Enrique Mejia, Juan Carlos Mindinero Satizabal, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Fernando Osorio, Rodner Padilla, Flor Morales Ramos, Julio Reyes Copello and Roberto Jose Rosado Torres.

The Best New Artist category once again showcases a unique set of nominees, whose diversity reaffirms The Latin Academy's commitment to provide opportunities for all artists. Nominated this year are Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes and Ruzzi.

“We’re pleased to present this year’s nominees for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMYs,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “The impact of Latin music continues to grow on a global level, and all of the nominated artists encompass its diversity and richness while continuing to preserve the iconic sounds that make our music unique.”

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards nominees were selected in 60 categories and reflect an expansive range of artists who released recordings during the eligibility period (June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025). All songs that are considered for nominations must be new songs and contain a minimum percentage of lyric content (60%) in Spanish, Portuguese, or any native regional language.

The final round of voting to determine the Latin GRAMMY® winners will begin on October 1, 2025. The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. 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).

Following is the list of nominees for some of the General Fields. For the complete list of nominees in the 60 categories, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

Record Of The Year

“Baile Inolvidable” – Bad Bunny

“DtMF” – Bad Bunny

“El Día Del Amigo” – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

“#Tetas” – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

“Desastres Fabulosos” – Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia

“Lara” – Zoe Gotusso

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – Karol G

“Cancionera” – Natalia Lafourcade

“Ao Teu Lado” – Liniker

“Palmeras En El Jardín” – Alejandro Sanz

Album Of The Year

Cosa Nuestra – Rauw Alejandro

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny

Papota – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

Raíces – Gloria Estefan

Puñito De Yocahú – Vicente García

al romper la burbuja – Joaquina

Cancionera – Natalia Lafourcade

Palabra De To’s (Seca) – Carín León

Caju – Liniker

En Las Nubes - Con Mis Panas – Elena Rose

¿Y Ahora Qué? – Alejandro Sanz

Song Of The Year

“Baile Inolvidable” – Marco Daniel Borrero, Antonio Caraballo, Kaled Elikai Rivera Cordova, Julio Gaston, Armando Josue Lopez, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“Bogotá” – Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)

“Cancionera” – Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

“DtMF” – Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“El Día Del Amigo” – Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, Catriel Guerreiro, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

“Otra Noche De Llorar” – Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)

“Palmeras En El Jardín” – Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Elena Rose & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters (Alejandro Sanz)

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)

“#Tetas” – Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

“Veludo Marrom” - Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

Best New Artist

Alleh

Annasofia

Yerai Cortés

Juliane Gamboa

Camila Guevara

Isadora

Alex Luna

Paloma Morphy

Sued Nunes

Ruzzi

This release has been prepared with label copy information and recordings provided by labels and Latin Academy members. Modifications to the official nominations list may occur based on further review of the information provided.

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 use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

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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.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

Ive@grammy.com

The event honored legends and icons, celebrating the region’s

musical past, present and future

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SEVILLA (SEPTEMBER 10, 2025) — The Latin Recording Academy® hosted the Latin GRAMMY® Celebra: La Música de Andalucía event in Sevilla, a tribute to some of Andalucía’s most influential artists.

In line with The Latin Academy’s mission to nurture, celebrate, honor and elevate Latin music and its creators, the event recognized artists from Andalucía whose influence has made a lasting impact on Latin music worldwide.

Beyond building bridges between countries, musical genres, and cultures, the evening showcased the influence of unique artists who reflect the rich wealth of musical talent in the region and the diversity of genres that flourish in Andalucía, from traditional flamenco to the most modern expressions of music. Hosted by Latin GRAMMY® winners David Bisbal and Luis Fonsi, the event brought together an impressive array of artists and creators at Sevilla’s Cartuja Center CITE.

Taking audiences on a journey spanning centuries of creativity and innovation, the tribute witnessed unique Latin GRAMMY moments, beginning with a tribute to Enrique Morente, a vital figure in contemporary flamenco who stood out for his ability to unite tradition and avant-garde. The tribute, created by four-time Latin GRAMMY®-winning songwriter and music producer Víctor Martínez, was inspired by Omega, regarded as a masterpiece and the most iconic album of Morente’s career. On stage was his son, Kiki Morente, along with artists who grew up under his influence, such as La Tremendita and Ángeles Toledano. Lagartija Nick and Cañizares, who contributed to the original album production, also performed.

The evening continued with a heartfelt tribute to the region’s legends—immortal artists who form an essential part of the region’s musical history. This segment became a journey through songs that have transcended generations, featuring unique and innovative arrangements that evoke the eternal voice of Rocío Jurado through performances by Ana Torroja, Judeline, and Juliana. Camarón de la Isla’s career was also remembered with performances by Arcángel, Chonchi Heredia, Estopa, Juanma Montoya, and Yerai Cortés. Another honoree was Lola Flores, whose tribute featured special participation from her granddaughters, Alba Flores and Elena Furiase, as presenters, as well as her grandsons, Guillermo Furiase and Pedro Antonio Lazaga, alongside Pastora Soler and María Terremoto, who performed some of her most beloved songs.

The night carried on as a celebration of regional icons—artists who have shaped music from Andalucía and left a lasting impact on it, such as Miguel Ríos, a pioneer of rock in Spain, whose voice was joined on stage by those of Alejandro Lerner, Arde Bogotá, and dancer Lucía Ruibal. Alejandro Sanz’s trajectory was also recognized, featuring performances by Camilo, Evaluna, Joaquina, and Yami Safdie. The segment concluded with an emotional tribute to one of Latin music’s most recognized voices, Joaquín Sabina, remembered through performances by Leiva and Rozalén.

The evening also included a tribute to flamenco, the region’s most iconic and cherished musical genre and an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This tribute came to life through performances by leading figures such as Antonio Rey, Carmen Linares, and Niña Pastori, who expressed the essence, strength, and depth of an art form that remains a symbol of Andalucía’s identity and pride.

The present and future of music from Andalucía were also celebrated during the evening through a tribute to David Bisbal, India Martínez, Manuel Carrasco, and Vanesa Martín—artists who represent the strength, projection, and diversity of a generation of creators destined to continue expanding Andalucía’s musical horizons.

The night continued with a tribute to one of the region’s most prolific songwriters, Manuel Alejandro, whose work has marked generations. His music was performed by Ara Malikian, Luis Fonsi, and Valeria Castro, and it featured a surprise duet by Jeanette and Aitana, who emphasized the relevance and emotion of a repertoire that has become cultural heritage.

The gala concluded with a striking tribute to The Latin Recording Academy’s 2025 Person of the Year, Raphael—a crucial figure in Latin music and an undisputed reference in the music industry. His tribute featured performances by Ana Torroja, Rozalén, and Vanesa Martín, who performed some of his most celebrated songs and highlighted the profound mark his art has left on music.

The evening was attended by institutional personalities, including Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, President of la Junta de Andalucía; José Luis Sanz, Mayor of the city of Sevilla; and Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism and Andalucía Exterior of la Junta de Andalucía.

Presented by la Junta de Andalucía and sponsored by the Iberian ham brand Enrique Tomás, the proceeds from the event will support the region’s musical development.

Macarena Moreno and the team from The Latin Recording Academy, led by Ayleen Figueras, oversaw the executive production; Carlos Narea handled the musical production under the direction of Pablo Cebrián.

With this electrifying gathering, The Latin Recording Academy and the Ministry of Tourism and Andalucía Exterior of la Junta de Andalucía close the successful cycle of events that began three years ago in the region.

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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.

MEDIA CONTACTS / EQUIPO SINGULAR:

María García: maria.garcia@equiposingular.com

Victoria Alonso: victoria.alonso@equiposingular.com

The scholarship, in association with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, advances

the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation’s mission of providing educational opportunities to students with a passion for flamenco music

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Credit: Fran Santiago/Getty Images for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation

SEVILLA (SEPTEMBER 9, 2025) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship to the young flamenco guitarist from Jerez de la Frontera, Marcos Gago Pino, during a press conference in Sevilla, hosted by journalist Verónica Chumillas Martínez. Luis Cobos, chairman of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation’s Board of Directors, Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, executive director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and Cristóbal Sánchez, Director of the Paco de Lucía Foundation participated in the event. Latin GRAMMY® winner Arcángel and Latin GRAMMY nominee Pastora Soler joined the conference, where they shared words of wisdom and encouragement to the scholarship recipient. The conference also featured the participation of Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy®, and Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism and Andalucía Exterior from the Junta de Andalucía.

The scholarship, established in association with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, advances the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation’s mission of supporting and cultivating the next generation of Latin music creators, offering educational opportunities to advance Latin music and its heritage. With a value up to $120,000, the scholarship covers tuition, instrument, classes and complementary formative experiences and wrap-around services provided by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, enabling a student to attend the music institution of their choice.

“Paco de Lucía has been and continues to be the most important artist, composer and guitarist of the 20th and 21st centuries. An undisputed genius, pioneer in advancing and evolving flamenco. At our Foundation, we feel deeply proud because with this Legacy Scholarship that we award today we follow the path that Paco started and blazed. We are very proud to continue to foster Spanish talent as well as flamenco studies, which will continue to enrich global music culture and our Latin music,” said Cobos.

“We are proud to award the first Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship —honoring the great Andalucian maestro— strengthening the future of Latin music,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, executive director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “We thank the Paco de Lucia Foundation for their valuable partnership that has made it possible to support young musicians like Marcos.”

“I’m grateful to every person who invested in youth and cultural development, and who allowed me to continue advancing my great passion, which is flamenco,” Gago Pino said. “Thank you very much to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and the Paco de Lucía Foundation for this amazing opportunity, which I hope to make the most of at every moment—on my part, I won’t lack the desire or the strength.”

Lucía Sánchez Varela, president of the Paco de Lucía Foundation, congratulated Gago Pino on this deserving support. Additionally, she expressed gratitude to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, highlighting that “supporting and training young musicians is an inherent part of the Flamenco Promotion work that our foundation carries out.”

Last year, The Latin Recording Academy, in collaboration with La Junta de Andalucía, hosted the event Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Paco de Lucía in Cádiz, a tribute to the guitarist that featured the presence of the Andalusian maestro’s family. The event was a journey through Paco de Lucía’s life guided by artists and friends who accompanied him during his lifetime, and performed some of his most beloved songs. Part of the proceeds went to the scholarship.

The Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship awards a student with extraordinary talent, selected by the Scholarship Committee from the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, among a large and highly qualified international group of young musicians. Among other things, consideration is given to whether the winner possesses the qualities and determination necessary to succeed in the music world, while also lacking the financial resources to achieve it. To date, the Foundation has awarded 477 scholarships and has invested almost $13.9 million in scholarships, grants, educational programs and mentorships over the last decade.

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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 $13.9 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 PACO DE LUCÍA AND THE PACO DE LUCÍA FOUNDATION:

Paco de Lucía revolutionized the flamenco world, taking his art from the smallest tablaos to the world’s most prestigious stages, blending tradition and avant-garde innovation to create a unique style that transcended genres. Compositions like “Entre dos aguas” and interpretations such as “El concierto de Aranjuez” by maestro Joaquín Rodrigo redefined flamenco guitar, establishing the artist as one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. The Paco de Lucía Foundation continues the artist’s work through three strategic lines of action: 1) preservation and dissemination of Paco de Lucía’s legacy; 2) promotion of flamenco; and 3) flamenco’s social impact. (www.fundacionpacodelucia.com)

MEDIA CONTACTS

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

Equipo Singular

María García

maria.garcia@equiposingular.com

Victoria Alonso

victoria.alonso@equiposingular.com

The music of Niña Pastori, Miguel Ríos and Carmen Linares will be celebrated during a tribute to flamenco

MIAMI (SEPTEMBER 5, 2025) — Next Wednesday, September 10th, The Latin Recording Academy®, in collaboration with la Junta de Andalucía, continues its calendar of events in the Andalusian community, which began in 2023, hosting Latin GRAMMY® Celebra: La Música de Andalucía in Sevilla.

The event, taking place at the Cartuja Center CITE, will pay tribute to some of Andalucía’s most influential artists, immortal voices and unique talents that embody the region’s vast musical heritage, from legends and icons to artists representing the past, present and future. The evening will be hosted by Latin GRAMMY winners David Bisbal and Luis Fonsi. The event will showcase the genre diversity flourishing in Andalucía, from traditional flamenco to contemporary Latin music rhythms. With a journey spanning centuries of creativity and innovation, the event will recognize the region’s lasting influence on global music.

In addition to those already confirmed, Aitana, Arde Bogotá, Arcángel, David Bisbal, Camilo, Manuel Carrasco, Yerai Cortés, Estopa, Evaluna, Guillermo Furiase, Joaquina, Pedro Antonio Lazaga, Leiva, Alejandro Lerner, Lagartija Nick, Ara Malikian, Vanesa Martín, India Martínez, Kiki Morente y Lucía Ruibal, the evening will also feature special performances by Cañizares, Valeria Castro, Alba Flores, Luis Fonsi, Elena Furiase, Chonchi Heredia, Jeanette, Judeline, Juliana, La Tremendita, Carmen Linares, Juanma Montoya, Niña Pastori, Antonio Rey, Miguel Ríos, Rozalén, María Terremoto, Ángeles Toledano, Ana Torroja, Yami Safdie and Pastora Soler.

Macarena Moreno and the team from The Latin Recording Academy, led by Ayleen Figueras, oversee the executive production; Carlos Narea will handle the musical production under the direction of Pablo Cebrián.

Presented by la Junta de Andalucía and sponsored by the Iberian ham brand Enrique Tomás, the proceeds from the event will support the region’s musical development.

The Latin Recording Academy and la Junta de Andalucía’s Consejería de Turismo y Andalucía Exterior continue to celebrate Latin music in Andalucía, following the success of last year’s Latin GRAMMY® Celebra: Paco de Lucía event, in Cádiz, and the Latin GRAMMY® Session, in Málaga.

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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.

MEDIA CONTACTS / EQUIPO SINGULAR:

María García: maria.garcia@equiposingular.com

Victoria Alonso: victoria.alonso@equiposingular.com