The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® and Ford Motor Company Fund join forces, for a record 25th time, to offer live educational program and music instrument donation

 

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NEW YORK, NY (APRIL 8, 2022) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, in partnership with GRAMMY® -winning songwriter and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, donated musical instruments valued at $40,000 to George Washington Educational Campus in Washington Heights, New York.

The donation was part of the first live, in-person Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ educational program since 2020, and featured a conversation and performance in honor of Miranda. A Q&A with students moderated by award-winning Broadway actress and television personality Bianca Marroquín followed.

Eight-hundred enthusiastic music students from George Washington Educational Campus received the surprise of a lifetime when Miranda arrived to watch their performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and the Oscar-nominated single “Dos Oruguitas,” written by Miranda for the Oscar-winning Disney animated feature film, Encanto.

“What a thrill to watch first-hand as the incredibly talented students at the George Washington Educational Campus performed my work and brought their fellow students to their feet,” said Miranda. “I’m so grateful to be here with the Latin GRAMMY In The Schools program to support their dreams.”

“We live in a world with little room for creativity, and the arts allow our students to explore their creative brilliance and limitless possibilities,” said Zulaika Velázquez, Artistic Director & Teaching Artist at George Washington Educational Campus. “We are incredibly grateful and honored by the generous donation from the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, Ford Motor Company Fund, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Welcome to our theater family!”

“Our commitment to fostering the next generation of Latin music creators remains steadfast. Through the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, we bolster programs that provide young musicians with access to instruments and a first-class education,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy®. “Together, with the generosity of the Ford Motor Company Fund, and the dedication of the leadership and students at George Washington Educational Campus, we continue to preserve our cultural heritage.” 

“Music education is an important component of providing students with a well-rounded education. We are proud to support the Latin GRAMMY In The Schools educational program and the donation of musical instruments to inspire and motivate students to pursue their musical studies,” said Yisel Cabrera, Senior Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund.

The performing arts program at George Washington Educational Campus was launched by Velázquez in 2015, in partnership with former principal Juan Villar. Together, they saw a unique opportunity to leverage musical theater as a holistic learning tool where students would cultivate performance skills in a safe space and develop their confidence, learn and improve fluency in English, and gain a better understanding of complex subject matters in a creative and immersive environment. The program has continued to grow thanks to the incredible support of the new administration and current principal, Sofia Russo, who have been instrumental in helping to usher in change and continue to champion the program’s expansion for the school.

The vision included plans for built-in music and TV studios at George Washington Educational Campus which are nearing completion. Over the last seven years, Velázquez and her students have been hard at work bringing productions to life. As a result of their efforts, the program will be expanding this fall to include a teacher who will focus on dance and choreography that has been in place since 2015 but did not have a full-time teacher. Willi Mena, the new teacher and choreographer, has been collaborating with Velázquez for years in other productions. Over the course of the next school year, each department will work together to execute new productions. The theater department will focus on the acting company of characters, the technical theater department will develop lighting and set design, the music school will master the score and the dance department will center on the choreography. In the future, the program aims to also incorporate a costume department. 

Since the beginning of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation's partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund in 2014, more than 28,660 students have benefited from donations exceeding $560,000 worth of musical instruments to schools in U.S. cities such as Aransas Pass, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and New York; as well as internationally in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico; Arecibo, Humacao, Yauco, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Latin GRAMMY In The Schools is an educational program that informs and connects music students with professionals in the Latin music industry and supports educational music departments that have financial limitations. The Foundation invites artists, professional musicians, and sound engineers to visit middle and high schools, universities, or music education institutions to share their personal stories and experiences with students that highlight the effort it takes to overcome career obstacles. The goal is for students to learn to optimize the educational opportunities presented to them, giving them an advantage and strong academic preparation to be able to compete in the music industry.

 

Previous artists who have participated in the program include: Ángela Aguilar, David Bisbal, Marilina Bertoldi, Miguel Bosé, Calle 13, Pedro Capó, Camilo, Chino & Nacho, Chiquis, Luis Coronel, Silvestre Dangond, Joss Favela, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Becky G, Karol G, Kany García, Gente de Zona, Leslie Grace, Carlos Jean, Jesse & Joy, Natalia Lafourcade, Poncho Lizárraga, Claudia Montero, Ednita Nazario, Christian Nodal, Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Prince Royce, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañón, Thalía, Christian Serratos, Diego Torres, Carlos Vives, Wisin, and Sebastián Yatra.

 

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ABOUT LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA:

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize, GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor and director. He is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Hamilton and In the Heights. His additional Broadway credits include Freestyle Love Supreme (co-founder, guest star, Special Tony Award recipient), Bring It On: The Musical (co-composer/co-lyricist, Tony nomination for Best Musical), and West Side Story (2009 revival, Spanish translations). Miranda is the recipient of the 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award, the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors and the 2019 Portrait of a Nation Prize. He received an Emmy Award with Tom Kitt for their song, “Bigger” from the 67th Annual Tony Awards. Miranda and his family are active supporters of initiatives that increase people of color’s representation throughout the arts and government, ensure access to women’s reproductive health, and promote resilience in Puerto Rico. His film and TV credits include: tick, tick … Boom!, Encanto, Vivo, In the Heights, Hamilton (2021 Emmy Award), His Dark Materials, Fosse/Verdon, We The People, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2018 Emmy nomination, Guest Actor), Saturday Night Live (2017 Emmy Nomination, Guest Actor), Sesame Street, The Electric Company, House, DuckTales, 200 Cartas, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Moana (2017 Oscar nomination, GRAMMY Award for Best Original Song) and Mary Poppins Returns. Miranda received his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 2002. He lives with his family in New York.

 

ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2014 to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world’s culture. The Foundation provides college scholarships, educational programs and grants for the research and preservation of its rich musical legacy and heritage, and to date has donated more than $6.5 million with the support of Latin Recording Academy members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information, or to make a donation, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.com, Amazon Smile or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Twitter and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook. 

 

About Ford Motor Company Fund:

As the automaker's philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund has been supporting underserved and underrepresented communities for more than 70 years. Working with dealers and nonprofit partners in more than 50 countries, Ford Fund provides access to opportunities and resources that help people reach their full potential. Since 1949, Ford Fund has invested more than $2.2 billion in programs that support education, promote safe driving, enrich community life and encourage employee volunteering. For more information, visit www.fordfund.org or join us at @FordFund on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

               

The Latin Recording Academy                                                        

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com                                                                                               

 

The Exclusive Agency on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy

Elina Adut

Eadut@eadut.com

Members of The Latin Recording Academy® and entertainment industry figures joined artists at the exclusive event, officially sponsored by Johnnie Walker.

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (SEPTEMBER 5, 2024) – The Latin Recording Academy® hosted the Best New Artist Showcase with previous Latin GRAMMY® winner in the Best New Artist category, Joaquina, and Nicki Nicole, who was also nominated in the same category in 2020. For the first time, the event took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Michelangelo Legend.    

 

“Bringing our Best New Artist Showcase to Argentina for the first time, together with Joaquina and Nicki Nicole, is a unique opportunity to continue celebrating Latin music and its creators during the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs®,” said Manuel Abud, CEO, The Latin Recording Academy. “Since we launched the series two years ago, this initiative has become an excellent vehicle to bring our mission to life and reaffirm our commitment to fostering spaces that supports new music in an environment that respects cultural diversity and inclusion.”

 

The Best New Artist Showcase series is the keystone of the partnership between Mastercard and The Latin Recording Academy. The concept kicked off in November 2022 during Latin GRAMMY Week, and Mastercard and The Latin Recording Academy have since held showcases in Mexico City, San Juan, Sao Paulo, and Seville.

 

“At Mastercard, we believe in the power of music to connect people. Through the Best New Artist Showcase, we aim to offer unique experiences that bring fans closer to artists while celebrating new voices and supporting emerging talent,” said Federico Cofman, Mastercard's Cluster Lead for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. “Being part of this reflects our commitment to providing priceless moments that transcend borders and generations.”

 

Joaquina opened the showcase and offered a repertoire of her songs including “Pesimista”, “Quise Quererte”, and her latest singles “No Llames A Lo Mío Nuestro” and “El Alquimista”, moving seamlessly from the piano to the guitar. Argentina native Nicki Nicole then took the stage and offered a setlist featuring more intimate versions and subtle arrangements of her songs “Dispara”, “Qué Le Pasa Conmigo”, “8AM”, “Plegarias” and “Llámame”, which created the perfect atmosphere for all the guests to enjoy this special evening. 

 

The next Best New Artist Showcase will take place during Latin GRAMMY® Week in November, featuring the nominees for the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.

 

Johnnie Walker joined as the official sponsor of the Best New Artist Showcase in Argentina, offering guests a glamorous cocktail bar inspired by their whisky collection.

 

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram.

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ABOUT JOAQUINA:

At just twenty years old, singer-songwriter Joaquina has quickly become one of Latin pop's most exciting rising stars. In 2023, she won the Latin GRAMMY for Best New Artist. Additionally, Joaquina released her debut EP, Los Mejores Años, showcasing her special ability to capture the nuances of teenage angst in an equally catchy and poetic manner, which earned her a second Latin GRAMMY nomination in the Best Singer-Songwriter Album category. This year, the Venezuelan-American continues to prove why she's considered one of the most talented and promising artists in Latin music. Recently, Joaquina was the only Latin music artist that had the opportunity to join Andrea Bocelli at the Italian artist's 30th-anniversary celebration concert in London, where she performed “Vivo Por Ella” in a duet with Bocelli in front of the 30,000 spectators in attendance. Likewise, Joaquina performed sold-out shows in Mexico and Spain, and achieved a historic profile on the cover of Cosmopolitan Spain. This month, the singer-songwriter also released two new singles, “No Llames Lo Mío Nuestro” and “El Alquimista,” which she surprisingly gifted and has gone viral organically.

 

ABOUT NICKI NICOLE:

Nicki Nicole is one of today's top stars in the Latin urban music scene. With hits blending genres such as trap, reggaeton, hip-hop, pop, and electronic music, the Argentine singer-songwriter has accumulated over 1.6 billion streams across all digital music platforms. Nicole has received seven more nominations throughout her career following her nomination for Best New Artist at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs. At 23 years old, she has collaborated with artists worldwide, such as Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Bizarrap, No Te Va Gustar, Young Miko, Los Ángeles Azules, Myke Towers, and María Becerra. After her U.S. debut at the Coachella Music Festival in 2022, Nicole will return to the United States next month with her Alma World Tour. She is currently working on a follow-up album after the release of Alma in 2023.

 

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.

 

ABOUT MASTERCARD (NYSE: MA): 

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere, by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across over 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. For more information, please visit www.mastercard.com.

\ ABOUT JOHNNIE WALKER:

Johnnie Walker is the world's number-one scotch whisky brand, enjoyed by people in over 180 countries around the world. Since the time of its founder, John Walker, those who blend its whiskies have pursued flavor and quality above all else. Six generations of skilled Master Blenders have pioneered and crafted bold new flavors that have transformed a small Scottish grocery store business, founded in 1820, into an international whisky business selling stylish, authentic and iconic blends. Today's range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Gold Label Reserve, Green Label, Aged 18 Years and Blue Label. Together, they account for over 22 million cases sold annually (IWSR 2023), making Johnnie Walker the world's most popular Scotch Whisky brand.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Moods Agency on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy

Leandro Ceruti

lean@moods.agency              

 

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

ive@grammy.com

Talented musicologists and educational institutions will receive a total of $60,000 for research and preservation of Latin music sponsored for the first time by PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos

Deadline to apply is November 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET. 

MIAMI (AUGUST 22, 2024) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are officially open for its 2024 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grant program. This marks the second time the Foundation has opened the program this year. For the first time in the program’s decade long history, the program will be sponsored. In celebration of the Foundation’s 10-year anniversary, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos is increasing the number of grants available from four to six, and the grant amounts from $5,000 to $10,000 each, for a total of $60,000 distributed amongst projects. This program provides grants to music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists, and researchers around the world who are enhancing and preserving Latin music heritage. Grants offered by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation fall into two categories:

Three (3) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $10,000 each, which fund projects focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of Latin music genres.

Three (3) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $10,000 each, which support projects aiming to archive and preserve the heritage of Latin music.

Applications from qualified candidates will be reviewed by a committee of experts from Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and the United States. Six applicants will each receive a grant with a maximum value of $10,000. 

“Research and Preservation Grants play an important role in ensuring the legacy of Latin music and future creators, we are grateful to PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos for their generosity,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “Together, we are able to increase our impact and support deserving projects in fulfillment of our mission.”

“Since launching PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos in 2021, our mission has been to strengthen Hispanic businesses and communities, while celebrating and preserving Hispanic culture,” said Esperanza Teasdale, Vice President & General Manager, Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Beverages North America. “We’re proud to extend our support to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to advance the research and preservation of Latin music, which is one of the most significant and diverse elements of Hispanic culture.”

Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $195,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award. 

Link to apply, guidelines, and past project winners are available by clicking here. The materials can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any additional questions email LGCF@grammy.com and/or visit http://www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org/en.

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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 will celebrate 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 $10 million dollars 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 PEPSICO:

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

305.428.3476

Artifacts from Latin GRAMMY ® winners and nominees, along with original artwork, will be displayed at The Paley Museum in New York City, the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami

MIAMI (AUGUST 15, 2024) – As part of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs®, The Latin Recording Academy® announced a series of exhibits throughout 2024: at The Paley Museum in New York City, the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.

 

“For 25 years we have had the immense privilege of celebrating excellence in Latin music, accompanying our music creators in their successes worldwide. These exhibits are a magnificent opportunity to bring the magic of the Latin GRAMMYs to the public,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We invite all music lovers to join us in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami to enjoy these exhibits, which are filled with unforgettable moments and important achievements that have marked our history.”

 

Exhibit details are as follows:

 

Sept. 13 - Nov. 3 – The Paley Museum, New York City – The Latin GRAMMYs kick-off exhibit at the Paley Museum unfolds its remarkable 25-year history of Latin music and celebrates the vibrant cultural tapestry that has shaped the award show into a global phenomenon. Visitors will marvel at priceless artifacts, glamorous costumes, and iconic instruments from music superstars such as Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winners Ricky Martin, Rosalía, Carlos Santana and Shakira—as well as celebrated New Yorkers like Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winners Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades—whose influence has left a lasting mark on the world of music. The exhibit will feature some of the most unforgettable moments from the Latin GRAMMY Awards® telecast, chronicle the show’s incredible evolution, and showcase why Latin music has become such an integral part of our culture.

“It is a tremendous honor to partner with The Latin Recording Academy and to have the privilege of hosting this historic 25th anniversary celebration of the Latin GRAMMY Awards at The Paley Center,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “This must-see exhibit will honor the indelible impact of Latin music and its visionary artists, whose innovative rhythms, poignant lyrics, and extraordinary contributions have redefined the global musical landscape and have had a profound impact not only on music but on entertainment and culture worldwide.”

 

Sept. 19 - Dec. 18 – GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles – Hosted on the 2nd floor of the GRAMMY Museum as part of its permanent Latin Music Gallery, this exhibit will expand upon its extensive Latin aisle, featuring artifacts from Latin global superstars such as Shakira, Carlos Santana, Karol G, and Rosalía, among others. The exhibit will explore the last 25 years of Latin GRAMMY history, as well as the rich landscape of musical genres and cultures that have graced their stage. At the root of the exhibit is an understanding that Latin music has transformed into a massively successful commercial force in the international music landscape over the last quarter-century, with the Latin GRAMMYs playing a key role in its global development. The exhibit will also survey the history of the institution and its most important moments, while also illustrating Latin music’s creative complexity and enduring cultural impact.

“The Latin GRAMMYs have undeniably established themselves as a cultural landmark and a powerful influence in global music over the past 25 years,” said Michael Sticka, President and CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. “This fall, we eagerly anticipate commemorating more than two decades of musical excellence, memorable highlights, and extraordinary moments from the Latin GRAMMYs at the GRAMMY Museum.”

 

Sept. 26 - Dec. 20 – Gary Nader Art Centre, Miami – Miami will host a first-of-its-kind collection of 25 years of Latin GRAMMY official art, featuring original paintings by renowned artists including Romero Britto, Walter Goldfarb, Michael V. Rios—who also designed the cover of Carlos Santana’s multi-GRAMMY®-winning album Supernatural—and Patssi Valdez, among others. From mixed media to collage, murals and oil paintings, the collection includes renowned visual artists from several countries. In addition, the Brazilian muralist Aline Bispo, the official artist for the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, will unveil a new piece to inaugurate the festivities.

“It is a profound honor to host the art exhibition commemorating the Latin GRAMMYs at our gallery in Miami. This city, with its vibrant culture and deep Latin roots, is the perfect setting to celebrate the rich heritage and artistic achievements of Latin music. We are thrilled to bring together art and music in such a dynamic fashion, highlighting the synergy between these two powerful expressions of creativity,” said Gary Nader, founder of the Gary Nader Art Centre.

 

The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, Galavisión and ViX 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. This year’s nominees will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

 

For more information and 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 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.

 

ABOUT THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA:  
The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly made its home in NYC for almost 50 years and operates the iconic Paley Museum. Through its respected programming, the Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of media, drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the talent, and the leaders who are shaping media. The public can also access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, The Paley Archive, often referred to as a national treasure, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information about The Paley Center for Media, and to learn about the Paley Center’s acclaimed programming, please visit paleycenter.org.

 

ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM:

The GRAMMY Museum, currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry. For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, "like" the GRAMMY Museum on Facebook, and follow @GRAMMYMuseum on X, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT THE GARY NADER ART CENTRE:
The Gary Nader Art Centre, located in Miami's Wynwood Arts District, is one of the most prestigious and successful galleries in the world. Renowned for its focus on Latin American art, the center has achieved international acclaim for its innovative exhibitions and its role in promoting the region's rich artistic heritage. The gallery hosts a wide range of solo and group exhibitions, featuring works by celebrated artists such as Basquiat, Botero, Chagall, Cruz-Diez, Dubuffet, Kahlo, Picasso, Rivera, Lam, Warhol, and many others.

As the world’s largest gallery, spanning 55,000 square feet, the Gary Nader Art Centre includes an exhibition gallery, the Nader Museum, and an upcoming Sculpture Park. This Sculpture Park, set to open in the vibrant Miami Design District, will offer a unique outdoor exhibition space that enhances the gallery’s diverse offerings. With a private collection of over 2,000 pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, the center showcases the richness of modern and contemporary art. Founded by Gary Nader in 1985, the gallery has become a cornerstone of Miami's art scene. Nader’s vision and dedication have been pivotal in establishing the gallery’s global reputation and its impact on the international art community.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

The Latin Recording Academy 

Iveliesse Malavé

Ive@grammy.com

 

GRAMMY Museum

Jasmine Lywen-Dill

jlywen-dill@grammymuseum.org

 

The Paley Center for Media

Teresa Brady

Tbrady@paleycenter.org

 

Gary Nader Art Centre
Maria Carolina Alonso
mariacaro@garynader.com

The Foundation also awarded an additional 43 scholarships to music students worldwide\ \ Credit: John Parra/Getty Images for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation\ Click here for more images

MIAMI (AUGUST 7, 2024) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Sebastián Yatra Scholarship to Cuban double bass player Leo Luna Roblejo during a special ceremony in Miami, hosted by award-winning journalist Pamela Silva, and sponsored by Loud And Live as part of their $1 million commitment over five years. Yatra, a Latin GRAMMY® winner and GRAMMY® nominee, performed alongside Luna Roblejo and additional scholarship recipients and alumni.
 
Also known as the Prodigy Scholarship, and sponsored annually by a Latin music icon, it was created ten years ago to support music education and Latin music genres. It holds a maximum value of $250,000 and allows Luna Roblejo to pursue a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, starting this fall. In addition, the scholarship supports the costs of tuition, room, board and wrap around services that include ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities provided in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Previous sponsors include: Nicky Jam (2023), Sofia Carson (2022), Juanes (2021), Julio Iglesias (2020), Emilio and Gloria Estefan (2019), Carlos Vives (2018), Miguel Bosé (2017), Juan Luis Guerra (2016) and Enrique Iglesias (2015).
 
Luna Roblejo, who resides in Miami, was selected by the Foundation's Scholarship Committee from a highly competitive group of hundreds of applicants worldwide. Since its establishment, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has committed an extraordinary sum of more than $10 million in scholarships, grants, musical instruments, and educational programs throughout the United States and Ibero-America.
 
“It is with immense pride that we bestow our tenth Prodigy Scholarship as we continue to celebrate a decade of the Foundation’s unwavering mission to support and cultivate the next generation of Latin music creators,” said Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “We are profoundly grateful for the generosity of respected artists such as Sebastián Yatra that provides these talented musical students the opportunity to follow their dreams and carry forward the rich legacy of Latin music.”
    
“Being a part of this incredible initiative alongside the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which supports young people on their journey to fulfill their dreams in music, is an honor,” shared Yatra. “Music has the power to change lives and unite cultures, and I am excited to see how these young people, like Leo, will carry forward the legacy of Latin music with passion and dedication. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their education and artistic development,” he added.
 
“Music has been my calling and my passion ever since I was a young child, and to have the opportunity to pursue my dream thanks to the support of Sebastián Yatra and the incredible Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is beyond anything I could have imagined,” said Luna Roblejo. “I am committed to making you all proud, and I will take full advantage of this opportunity, working hard every day to make the most of this gift.”
 
The Foundation also announced the recipients of its annual Gifted Tuition, Tuition Assistance, Bulova and Gibson Gives scholarships—with additional funds from First Horizon and the Arturo Sandoval Institute—that award 43 talented students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue an education at some of the most prestigious music institutions in the world.

Gifted Tuition Scholarship Recipients:
The following three students will each receive the Gifted Tuition Scholarship, with a maximum value of $120,000, which will support the tuition costs of four years of study at the university, college or music institution of their choice, and includes wrap around services provided by the Foundation:

• Abraham Jiménez Sánchez, pianist from the Dominican Republic

• Marcos Castilla Jiménez, pianist from Spain

• Melany Fiorella Cisneros Fernández, bass player from Peru

Tuition Assistance, Bulova and Gibson Gives Scholarship Recipients:
In addition, the following 40 students will each receive the Tuition Assistance Scholarship, a one-time scholarship with a maximum value of $12,500 toward the tuition costs for the university or college of their choice, and includes wrap around services provided by the Foundation. Bulova will sponsor one Tuition Assistance Scholarship and Gibson Gives, Gibson's philanthropic division, will sponsor three Tuition Assistance Scholarships of up to $12,500 each, in addition to a gifted Gibson or Epiphone instrument, for students pursuing a music education with electric or acoustic guitar as their principal instrument:

NAME	INSTRUMENT	COUNTRY	COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Andrés Felipe Palacios	Guitar	Colombia	Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Pedro Henrique Cheik Costantin	Guitar	Brazil	Faculdade de Música Souza Lima
Pedro Secco	Guitar	Brazil	Berklee College of Music
Adrian Delgado	Piano	Venezuela	Berklee College of Music
Alberto Barba	Piano	Spain	Manhattan School of Music
Andrés Guerra	Guitar	Venezuela	Mannes School of Music at The New School
Carla Chiang	Piano	Dominican Republic	Berklee College of Music
Carlos Chacon	Violin	Venezuela	Roosevelt University
Cobe Isai Banda Salcido	Guitar	Mexico	Tecnológico de Monterrey, México
Cristian Tamblay	Drum Set	Chile	New York University
Daniel Olivero	Voice	Venezuela	Art House Academy
Dora Oliva Devoghel	Violin	Venezuela	New England Conservatory
Eduardo de Abreu Moro	Guitar	Brazil	New York University
Estevan Olmos	Percussion	United States	University of Southern California
Filipe Gomes da Silva	Trombone	Brazil	Faculdade de Música Souza Lima
Franco Dilmé Romero	Saxophone	Cuba	University of North Carolina Greensboro
Guillermo Wan	Bass	Ecuador	Berklee College of Music
Héctor Moreno Guerrero	Piano	Dominican Republic	Berklee College of Music
João Vítor Aredes Martins Paulo	Drum Set	Brazil	Faculdade de Música Souza Lima
Juan Bautista Saus Ruiz	Saxophone	Spain	Eastman School of Music
Juan Diego Alvan Madueño	Piano	Peru	Los Angeles College of Music
Laia Martínez Gelabert	Bass	Spain	Berklee College of Music
Laura Victoria Arean	Piano	Cuba	Schulich School of Music, Canada
Lorenzo Curik	Drum Set	Argentina	Berklee College of Music
Lucía Gregorio	Voice	Spain	Centro Superior Música Creativa
Luis González	Cello	Venezuela	Roosevelt University
Manuela Sánchez Goubert	Voice	Colombia	Berklee College of Music
María Jose Insuasti	Voice	Colombia	Concordia University Irvine
María Medina	Piano	Cuba	Berklee College of Music
Marien Femerling García	Piano	Mexico	Manhattan School of Music
Marina Marchi Silveira	Voice	Brazil	Faculdade de Música Souza Lima
Murilo Reis Teixeira	Piano	Brazil	Faculdade de Música Souza Lima
Pau Jorba Bonastre	Saxophone	Spain	Mannes School of Music at The New School
Octavio Mujica	Cello	Venezuela	San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Pia Ella Odar Ruiz	Bass	Peru	Berklee College of Music
Rafael Nocedo	Piano	Cuba	Berklee College of Music
Sergio de Miguel	Piano	Spain	Columbia College Chicago
Simón Martínez	Piano	Ecuador	Berklee College of Music
Sofía Almeida	Voice	Portugal	Berklee College of Music
Andrés Escalona	Bass	Colombia	Berklee College of Music

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Sebastián Yatra is a leading force in Latin music today. The Colombian-born singer-songwriter has shown there's no limit to his artistry and composition through his hits that explore sounds spanning the Latin genre, including pop, urban, and traditional music influences. Since launching with his debut album Mantra in 2018, Yatra's songs have amassed over 37 billion combined streams across all digital music platforms and 26 RIAA certifications. In 2022, he won two Latin GRAMMYs®, including Best Pop Vocal Album for his third LP Dharma, which was also nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. That same year, “Dos Oruguitas,” the song Yatra performed for the Disney movie Encanto, was nominated for an Academy Award and saw him perform the single on the Oscar stage. His recent hits include “Energía Bacana,” which he performed at the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, and “VAGABUNDO,” which is certified Latin Platinum in the U.S. The chart-topping talent has collaborated with a variety of peers including John Legend, Rita Wilson, the Jonas Brothers, Michael Bublé, Ricky Martin, Carlos Vives, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, among others, and is currently working on his fourth album.
 
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