MIAMI, Florida (22 de abril de 2013) — La 14a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY® se llevará a cabo en el Mandalay Bay Events Center de Las Vegas el jueves 21 de noviembre del 2013 y se transmitirá en vivo en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico a través de la cadena Univision a las 8–11 p.m. hora del Este/Pacífico (7 p.m. Hora del Centro). Esta es la sexta transmisión del Latin GRAMMY, la marca más prestigiosa de la música latina, que se emite desde Las Vegas. Las nominaciones para la 14a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY se anunciarán el miércoles 25 de septiembre en una conferencia de prensa en vivo desde Los Ángeles, California. Para noticias al día y de última hora incluyendo información sobre la transmisión por cable o en cada país, por favor visite el sitio www.latingrammy.com y las redes sociales de La Academia Latina de la Grabación® en Twitter y Facebook: www.twitter.com/latingrammys, www.facebook.com/latingrammys.
"Estamos emocionados de volver a Las Vegas, nuestro segundo hogar, y ofrecer como en los años anteriores una experiencia musical inolvidable para nuestros televidentes, así como para nuestros nominados, amigos, miembros o invitados", expresó Gabriel Abaroa, Presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación. "Luego de los éxitos que la música latina ha logrado, estamos orgullosos de volver a trabajar con los equipos de Las Vegas Convention y Visitors Authority, el Mandalay Bay Events Center, nuestros socios de MGM Resorts y nuestra cadena asociada Univision, para exhibir a algunos de los músicos más talentosos y poder ofrecer otra emocionante transmisión del Latin GRAMMY ".
Desde el 2005, la transmisión anual del Latin GRAMMY, totalmente en español por Univision y socios afiliados por cable y transmisores a nivel mundial el número de televidentes en todo el mundo ha aumentado año tras año. Asimismo, los Latin GRAMMYs se han convertido constantemente en el programa de mayor audiencia de Univision y el programa latino más visto y codiciado en los Estados Unidos.
Por otro lado, el proyecto conocido como el “Camino al Latin GRAMMY”, conformado por acontecimientos culturales diversos que culminan en la noche más importante de la música latina — da inicio con los Conciertos Acústicos del Latin GRAMMY , los Latin GRAMMY Street Parties (que se realizarán en cinco a seis ciudades de los Estados Unidos así como también en ciudades internacionales , la Ceremonia de Entrega de Premios Especiales, y la gala de homenaje a la Persona del Año de La Academia Latina de la Grabación.
La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional compuesta por artistas, músicos, compositores, productores, y otros profesionales técnicos y creativos de la grabación, de habla hispana y portuguesa. La organización tiene el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida y las condiciones culturales de la música latina y sus creadores. Además de producir la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY para premiar la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, La Academia Latina de la Grabación brinda programas educativos y de asistencia para la comunidad musical latina. Para más información acerca de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, por favor visite el sitio en Internet www.latingrammy.com. Para acceder noticias de último momento y contenido exclusivo, únete a las redes sociales de la organización y síguenos en Twitter en www.twitter.com/latingrammys, o hazte un fanático en Facebook en www.facebook.com/latingrammys.
# # #
Contactos de Prensa: Lourdes L. Patton o Barb Dehgan/La Academia Latina de la Grabación/310.392.3777
NOTAS PARA LOS EDITORES: Los nominados para la 14a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY se anunciarán el 25 de septiembre del 2013. Visite la Sala de Prensa de GRAMMY.com (www.grammy.com) el sitio web oficial de The Recording Academy® y de La Academia Latina de la Grabación para obtener instrucciones acerca de cómo obtener credenciales para cubrir el espectáculo. Pronto se publicarán las instrucciones.

News
La 14a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY Iluminará a Las Vegas el 21 de Noviembre

News
14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will heat up Las Vegas on November 21
MIAMI (April 22, 2013) — The 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will take place inside Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, and will air live in the United States on the Univision Network from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). This marks the sixth time that Latin music's most prestigious awards telecast will take place in Las Vegas. Nominations for the 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 25 at a live press conference in Los Angeles. For updates and breaking news, please visit The Latin Recording Academy®'s social networks on Twitter and Facebook.
"We are thrilled and excited to return to Las Vegas, a second home for us, and provide not only our viewers but our nominees, friends and guests an unforgettable musical experience," said Gabriel Abaroa, Jr. President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "Following the successes we have achieved we are proud to yet again work with the teams at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Mandalay Bay Events Center, our MGM Resorts partners, and Univision to showcase some of the most talented Latin musicians today and deliver another show-stopping Latin GRAMMY® telecast."
Since the annual Latin GRAMMY telecast debuted entirely in Spanish on Univision in 2005, the show has consistently earned significant ratings year after year in the United States and around the world. In fact, the Latin GRAMMYs have become one of Univision's most watched and highest rated shows, as well as delivering strong social media results thanks to its high regard among Hispanics.
Additionally, the Road To The Latin GRAMMYs — a month-long series of cultural events culminating with the hottest 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 and in Colombia and Mexico City, 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. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit www.latingrammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/latingrammys, and a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/latingrammys.
# # #
Media Contacts: Lourdes Lopez/The Latin Recording Academy/310.392.3777 Barb Dehgan/The Latin Recording Academy/310.392.3777
EDITOR'S NOTES: Nominees for the 14th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be announced on Sept. 25, 2013. Please visit the Press Room of GRAMMY.com (www.grammy.com), The Recording Academy®'s and The Latin Recording Academy's official website, for media credentialing instructions. They will be posted shortly.

News
Raphael Named 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year™
The artist will be honored at a special gala on November 12 in Las Vegas, during
Latin GRAMMY® Week
Credit: syxestudio
Click here to access the image in high resolution
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.
###
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 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 or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on X and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.
MEDIA CONTACT:
The Latin Recording Academy
Iveliesse Malavé

News
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, In Partnership With Berklee Global, Host The Emerging Talent Intensive Program At Rec Música In Mexico City
The immersive learning experience, presented by TikTok, debuts abroad guiding aspiring
music creators through production, songwriting, stage performance techniques
and music business
Click here for more images
Credit: Ángel Delgado/Getty Images for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation
MEXICO CITY (MAY 23, 2025) – The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, in partnership with Berklee Global, hosted the second Emerging Talent Intensive Program, marking its international debut, at Rec Música in Mexico City. The immersive learning experience, presented by TikTok, took place over two days guiding 100 aspiring music creators through workshops focused on production, the essentials of songwriting including lyric and harmony analysis, song structure, stage performance and marketing music from conception to completion.
The curriculum was led by Berklee College of Music’s faculty professor Enrique González Müller and vocalist and educator, Kaimy Masse, alongside instructors from Rec Música including producer, arranger and pianist José Miguel Quijano Toledo, and producer and Jazz bassist Juan Carlos Sardaneta Cesari. Additionally, Latin music industry leaders joined the program, including Latin GRAMMY®-winning composer Mónica Vélez and Latin GRAMMY nominees Horacio Palencia, León Leiden and Paty Cantú, who also served as an official sponsor, as did Fiesta Americana and Kaiser.
"Berklee Global, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, and Rec Música have collaborated to create a program designed to equip today’s musicians with integrated skills across songwriting, production, performance and music business—all essential areas in the contemporary music industry,” said González Müller. “Educators from Berklee and Rec Música worked closely to develop custom, symbiotic teaching content with a focus on highlighting and engaging local Mexican artists’ music. The program—made possible through the generous support of TikTok—exemplifies music education excellence, uplifts local culture, and fosters ongoing collaboration within a transformative global network."
"For TikTok, music is part of our DNA," said Laura Reyna, Public Policy Manager for Latin America. "We have proudly taken our musical passion to concrete actions that have revolutionized music. Today, we are not only an ally of established artists, we are a catalyst for new talent and have established extraordinary partnerships with institutions such as The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Intensive programs like this help us continue to democratize the industry, remove barriers and professionalize those who have something to tell the world with their voice, an instrument and a melody that we will never forget."
"We are grateful to our partners for their support in bringing the second Emerging Talent Intensive Program to Mexico, marking its international debut thanks to the generous support of TikTok, Fiesta Americana, Kaiser and Paty Cantú," said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Together, we are empowering communities through Latin music and culture. "
The Emerging Talent Intensive Program was launched earlier this year, and creates engaging, accessible experiences for aspiring performing artists. The program offers students the opportunity to participate in hands-on training through classes and jam sessions based on the broad and dynamic curriculum offered by Berklee College of Music professors and Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation guest panelists.
For more information and the latest news, please visit the official Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation website at www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org.
# # #
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 or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on X and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.
ABOUT BERKLEE GLOBAL:
The Berklee Global division (BG) leads Berklee’s global engagement strategy with the goal of bringing a global perspective to Berklee’s overall institutional direction and creating new models for artistic, educational, and cultural exchange. BG oversees several key initiatives, including Berklee on the Road, a hallmark program that began with the launch of the Berklee at Umbria Jazz Clinics in 1985 and exemplifies Berklee’s commitment to bringing the classroom to the world—and the world into our classroom. Berklee on the Road programs have been delivered on six continents in 20 countries. BG also oversees the Berklee Global Partners Network—established in 1993 as a collective of independent music institutions, now comprising 24 partners across 22 countries. In 2020, Berklee launched Berklee Abu Dhabi, the institution’s first center in the MENA region, playing a key role in shaping the creative and artistic landscape of Abu Dhabi and the region by offering world-class educational programs, industry-focused initiatives, and the production of regional and international award-winning artists. Berklee’s reputation as a premier destination for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts is strengthened by this dynamic global presence and its leadership in delivering transformative learning experiences worldwide.
ABOUT TIKTOK:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include Mexico City, New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
The Latin Recording Academy
Nathalie Alberto
TikTok
Alexia De la Rosa

News
The Latin Recording Academy® Presents Grammofonías
The podcast series debuts with six episodes featuring 12 renowned artists, and is available on the listening platform of your choice
For images click here
Photos Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy
MIAMI (MAY 13, 2025) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced the debut of their new podcast, Grammofonías. The series debuted with six episodes featuring conversations between 12 renowned artists that explore themes from artistic creativity, friendship and gender to mentorship and musical inspiration, among others.
The featured artists are part of a diverse group that is representative of The Latin Academy’s membership body and reflect its growth and evolution over the last 25 years. Each of the six duets pair artists with long-standing music careers and younger musicians who have a mutual admiration for one another showcasing intimate and unique Latin GRAMMY® moments.
“We are excited to launch a new platform to connect music lovers with the creators who are shaping today’s sound and pushing the boundaries of Latin music,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “This series honors our musical legacy and allows us to share more widely the unique moments that unfold on the Latin GRAMMY stages.”
Grammofonías features in-depth and compelling conversations between the following artists:
Latin GRAMMY® winner and 2003 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ Gilberto Gil, and Latin GRAMMY nominee João Gomes.
Multi-Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY® nominee, Jorge Drexler, and Latin GRAMMY winner, C. Tangana.
Multi-Latin GRAMMY winner and 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Juanes, and Latin GRAMMY nominee GALE.
Multi-Latin GRAMMY winner and 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Carlos Vives, and Latin GRAMMY winner and 2020 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree, Goyo.
Latin GRAMMY winner and 2018 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Chucho Valdés, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Cimafunk.
Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 Leading Ladies honoree, Mon Laferte, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Bruses.
The project was executive produced by Laura Dergal, Head of Marketing & Content Development at The Latin Academy, in partnership with the production company Shake It Easy Media.
Grammofonías are now available to listen, click here, or visit the audio platform of your choice.
For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).
###
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
Nathalie Alberto