Star-Studded Gala and Tribute Dinner Presented by Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry

Will Be Held on Nov. 19 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas

WHO: Rubén Blades, Miguel Bosé, Calle 13, Tania Libertad, and Joaquín Sabina will have performances of a lifetime. The Latin Recording Academy^® President/CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. and other industry VIPs will be in attendance. Additional artists will be announced shortly.     

WHAT: The 2014 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala, presented by Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry, celebrates Joan Manuel Serrat's cultural and musical contributions. The star-studded tribute dinner and concert is one of the most prestigious events during Latin GRAMMY Week and is attended by Latin GRAMMY nominees, celebrities and music industry VIPs.  Event sponsors include Heineken, Buchanan's, 7UP, L'Oréal Paris, McDonald's, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and Verizon Wireless.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

5:30 p.m. Media Check-In

6 p.m. Gucci Best New Artist Presentation on the Red Carpet

6:30 – 8 p.m. Arrivals (Red Carpet)

8 p.m. Gala Dinner

9 – 11p.m. Tribute Presentation and Concert      

WHERE: Mandalay Bay Events Center

3950 South Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89119

INFO: To further their support of music, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry will make a special red carpet presentation of the Gucci Latin GRAMMY Collection to the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Best New Artist nominees.

Media R.S.V.P. MANDATORY: ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Jose Tillán will serve as Executive Producer of the 2014 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute dinner and concert.  Greg Fera is the Producer, Dan Warner is the Musical Director and Gustavo Borner is the Audio/Mix Supervisor.

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^TM. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "Latin GRAMMYs" on Facebook , and join the Latin GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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Media Contacts:                               

Nordhia Centeno/Rogers & Cowan/212.445.8424/ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com

Stephanie Schell Lillestol/The Recording Academy/310.392.3777/stephanies@grammy.com

Aitana, Miguel Bosé, Kane Brown, Pedro Capó, Luis Coronel, Wilson Cruz,El Dasa, Diplo, Dyango, Lali Espósito, Fonseca, Dillon Francis, Beatriz Luengo, Aymée Nuviola, Lele Pons, Maria Rita, Draco Rosa, Kelly Rowland, Rozalén, Raquel Sofía, Thalía, Willy William and Yuri join the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards^®

The Biggest Night in Latin Music^® will air live on the
Univision Network Nov. 15 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central)

MIAMI (November 12, 2018) — The Latin Recording Academy^® today announced additional presenters for the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes current nominees Pedro Capó, Luis Coronel, Beatriz Luengo and Raquel Sofía. In addition, Aitana, Latin GRAMMY^® winner Miguel Bosé, Kane Brown, Wilson Cruz, El Dasa, Diplo, Dyango, Lali Espósito, Fonseca, Dillon Francis, Aymée Nuviola, Lele Pons, Maria Rita, two-time Latin GRAMMY winner and one time GRAMMY^® winner Draco Rosa, four-time GRAMMY winner Kelly Rowland, Rozalén, Thalía, Willy William and Yuri will also present in the star-studded show.

They join the previously announced performers and presenters: Ángela Aguilar, El David Aguilar, Pepe Aguilar, Pablo Alborán, Anitta, Marc Anthony, Steve Aoki, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Kany García, Halsey, Nicky Jam, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Victor Manuelle, Carla Morrison, Christian Nodal, Jenna Ortega, Ozuna, Laura Pausini, Monsieur Periné, Banda Los Recoditos, Rosalía, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Will Smith, Carlos Vives and Sebastián Yatra; plus the 2018 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ Maná.

J Balvin leads Latin GRAMMY nominations with eight including two for Record Of The Year and one for Album Of The Year. The other performers and presenters also nominated are: El David Aguilar (5), Rosalía (5), Jorge Drexler (4), Kany García (4), Natalia Lafourcade (4), Pablo Alborán (3), Nicky Jam (3), Christian Nodal (3), Monsieur Periné (3), Ángela Aguilar (2), Anitta (2), Calibre 50 (2), Karol G (2), Victor Manuelle (2), Carlos Vives (2), Bad Bunny (1), Pedro Capó (1), Luis Coronel (1), Mon Laferte (1), Beatriz Luengo (1), Carla Morrison (1), Ozuna (1), Laura Pausini (1), Banda Los Recoditos (1), Raquel Sofía (1) and Sebastián Yatra (1).

Internationally renowned actress Ana de la Reguera and singer Carlos Rivera will host The Biggest Night in Latin Music^® live on the Univision Network Nov. 15  from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A very limited number of tickets for the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are still available for purchase through www.axs.com.

This year's performances promise to deliver a star-studded, diverse, and eclectic mix of music across all genres spotlighting many must-see moments. This year’s Latin GRAMMYs will celebrate some of the most important names in Latin music, in addition to highlighting the community and culture that continues to thrive globally. 

LatinGRAMMY.com will offer through Facebook Live, exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The live stream will include interviews from various locations, including the red carpet, Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, backstage, and the media center, beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

Preceding the Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, the Univision Network will present the exclusive "Noche de Estrellas" ("Night of Stars") coverage of celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY red carpet, starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). "Noche de Estrellas" will feature live interviews and commentary and will provide viewers with an intimate look at Latin music's most glamorous event while connecting fans with their favorite celebrities via social media using #LatinGRAMMY.

The 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards is supported by Univision’s multiple platforms, which include digital, social and radio, and feature video interviews and photos, an extensive archive of past shows, a live blog, behind-the-scenes footage and dedicated forums for fans to share their excitement leading up to the live broadcast on www.latingrammy.com and www.univision.com/latingrammy.  Univision Radio is the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards. Additionally, the telecast will be distributed internationally to more than 80 countries.

For more information and the latest news, please visit the official Latin Recording Academy website at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs). Use #LatinGRAMMY on your favorite social media platforms.

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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.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

The Lippin Group on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy:

Elina Adut: EAdut@lippingroup.com

323.965.1990

The Latin Recording Academy:

Iveliesse Malavé: Iveliesse.malave@grammy.com

305.576.0036

Univision:

Rosemary Ravinal: rravinal@univision.net 

305.471.1634

El homenajedo de la noche Joan Manuel #Serrat La Persona del Año 2014 #LatinGRAMMY llega a la celebración pic.twitter.com/RRI9ehGmwA

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2014

There are artists who embody the very essence of Latin music.  Its poetry, transcending barriers both geographical and cultural.  Its power to survive beyond decades and younger generations.  And its remarkable ability to combine words with rhythm and melody for the creation of timeless anthems.  Catalan singer/songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat is one of them.  And the tribute offered to him by The Latin Recording Academy during the 2014 Person of the Year gala underscored the staying power of such classic Serrat songs as “Mediterráneo,” “Penélope” and “Aquellas Pequeñas Cosas.”

It was an emotionally charged evening that began at full force with a solemn version of “La Saeta” performed by the trio of Lila Downs, Soledad and Niña Pastori.  The percussive patterns, evoking the distant echoes of a military march, enhanced the intensity of the voices from three different countries: Mexico, Argentina and Spain.  “I’m so proud to sing for you tonight,” exclaimed Lila as soon as the performance ended.

Before the capacity crowd could recover, Colombian singer/songwriter Juanes emerged onstage armed with his electric guitar and delivered a high-voltage take of “Hoy Puede Ser Un Gran Día” marked by explossive brass riffs and creamy female choruses.

Serrat has composed delicate melodies in a wide variety of formats – from the baroque harpsichords of the ‘70s LPs that made him famous across Latin America to the more sparse, acoustic sound of recent efforts.  He writes in both Spanish and Catalan, and his songbook includes hundreds of musical gems.  Showcasing a fair representation of his output was an interesting challenge, but the illustrious gallery of guest artists delivered the goods with ease.

Joaquín Sabina, Serrat’s partner on several international tours, momentarily transformed the Mandalay Bay hotel into an old-school cabaret through the jazzy chords of “No Hago Otra Cosa Que Pensar En Ti.”  The melancholy voice of Miguel Bosé – named Person of the Year in 2013 – shone during a lilting, semi-acoustic version of “Lucía”, while the reckless vocal shenanigans of former Fabulosos Cadillacs singer Vicentico and Puerto Rican urban collective Calle 13 on “Algo Personal” had Serrat jump out of his seat to applaud them with a burst of contagious laughter.  Pre-recorded video greetings included a moving tribute by longtime fan Alejandro Sanz, as well as a hilarious skit courtesy of veteran Buenos Aires comedic ensemble Les Luthiers.

If there’s one singer/songwriter who mirrors Serrat in his endless search for a new, progressive song format in the Spanish language – a tune that may be hummed joyfully while forcing us to reflect on the human condition – that would be Panama’s Rubén Blades.  Now that the salsa troubadour has delved into other genres recording a full length album of tangos, it was gratifying to watch him onstage belting out “Para La Libertad” with plenty of swing and Afro-Caribbean flavor.  Serrat smiled throughout, enjoying the generosity of friends and colleagues.

Following a speech as nostalgic as it was optimistic about his 50 years perfecting his songwriting craft, Serrat fulfilled the audience’s expectations and closed the procedures with the happiest ending imaginable: performing his anthemic hit “Mediterráneo.”  More than the wonderful arrangement at hand, brimming with orchestral textures and interesting details, it was the youthful state of his voice that stood out.  Serrat’s singing, much like his compositions, shines with the vitality of a true legend.

¡Una noche inolvidable en la celebración de la Persona del Año 2014 | Joan Manuel #Serrat! #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/BuYy1ZCPzs

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2014

PEPE AGUILAR WITH MIGUEL BOSE TO MAKE
THEIR LIVE TELEVISION DEBUT TOGETHER AT THE
15TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS^®

 The Biggest Night in Latin Music^®, Co-Hosted by Actress Jacqueline Bracamontes, will Air Live on the Univision Network Nov. 20 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

 Kuno Becker, Angelique Boyer, Ne-Yo, and Sebastian Rulli are Confirmed to
Present at Latin Music Industry's Premier Event

MIAMI (OCT 30, 2014) — In a show stopping performance, current nominee Carlos Santana will perform for the first time with Latin GRAMMY^® winner Pitbull as they help The Latin Recording Academy^® celebrate its milestone 15th anniversary. In a special performance, current nominee Pepe Aguilar and 2013 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Miguel Bosé are also set take the stage together at the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards (#LatinGRAMMY). Additionally, actress Jacqueline Bracamontes will join Eugenio Derbez as co-host of the Latin music industry's premier event. First confirmed presenters are actor Kuno Becker, actress Angelique Boyer, GRAMMY^® winner Ne-Yo, and actor Sebastian Rulli. The Biggest Night in Latin Music^® will take place Nov. 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will air live on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). A limited number of tickets are available for purchase through www.ticketmaster.com or www.mgmgrand.com. For updates and breaking news, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com as well as The Latin Recording Academy^®'s social networks on Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) and Facebook.

Carlos Santana has two nominations for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for Corazón (Deluxe Version) and Best Long Form Music Video for Corazón: Live From Mexico – Live It To Believe It.

Pepe Aguilar is nominated for Best Ranchero Album for Lástima Que Sean Ajenas.

The 15th Latin GRAMMY Awards will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted at www.latingrammy.com and www.univision.com/latingrammy, including video interviews and photos, an extensive archive of past shows, a live-blog, and dedicated forums for fans to share their excitement leading up to the live broadcast. Additionally, the telecast will be distributed internationally to more than 80 countries.

Once again, LatinGRAMMY.com will offer exclusive behind the scenes coverage of the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on Latin GRAMMY en Vivo. The live stream will include interviews from various locations including the green-carpet arrivals, The Latin GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, backstage, and the media center beginning at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET.

Preceding the Awards telecast, Univision will present exclusive "Noche De Estrellas" ("Night Of The Stars") coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards green carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by television personalities Giselle Blondet, Chiquinquira Delgado, Alejandra Espinoza, Raúl de Molina, Rodner Figueroa and Tony Dandadres — "Noche De Estrellas" will

feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and will provide viewers an intimate and up-close look at Latin music's most glamorous gala event while connecting fans with their favorite celebrities via social media.

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^TM. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "Latin GRAMMYs" on Facebook , and join the Latin GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Lourdes López Patton

The Latin Recording Academy

310.392.3777

lourdesl@grammy.com

Maureen O'Connor or Nordhia Centeno

Rogers & Cowan

310.854.8116/8284

moconnor@rogersandcowan.com//ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com           

Priscilla Senior

Univision

305.471.3915

psenior@univision.net

MIAMI (8 de junio del 2013) —   El ganador del Latin GRAMMY^® Miguel Bosé ha sidodesignado Persona del Año 2013 De La Academia Latina de la Grabación^®, según anunció hoy La Academia Latina de la Grabación. Elegido tanto por sus esfuerzos sociales, filantrópicos y profesionales, Bosé recibirá el tributo durante una cena de gala y concierto pletórico de estrellas que se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 20 de noviembre del 2013 en el Mandalay Bay Convention Center de Las Vegas.La celebración nos paseará por la carrera musical del catálogo Bosé que serán interpretadas por un impresionante grupo de amigos y artistas de fama internacional. Una parte de los ingresos de esta noche beneficiará a los programas educativos de La Academia Latina de la Grabación. El prestigioso evento precederá la 14a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY, que tendrá lugar en el Mandalay Bay Events Center de Las Vegas y se transmitirá en vivo a través de la cadena Univision el jueves 21 de noviembre a las 8 p.m. hora del Este/7 p.m. hora central. Para obtener noticias de último momento y contenido exclusivo, únete a las redes sociales de la organización y síguenos en Twitter, o por Facebook.

"Como verdadera organización internacional, La Academia Latina de la Grabación busca reconocer a personas que hayan logrado construir marca en la música y la cultura; y, este año nos enorgullece rendir homenaje a un artista y filántropo apasionado cuyo inmenso talento y generosidad han tenido impacto profundo", comento Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación. "Estamos sumamente emocionados de homenajear a uno de los artistas más respetados y vanguardistas, así como a un hombre cuyo desinterés ha beneficiado a muchos en todo el mundo".

Con una carrera que abarca más de tres décadas, el cantante, autor y actor español Miguel Bosé a grabado más de 30 álbumes, realizó presentaciones en más de 35 películas y ha dejado éxitos como "Anna", "Salamandra", "Te Amaré", "Amante Bandido", "Sevilla", "Como Un Lobo", "Morenamía" y "Si Tu No Vuelves" que lo han convertido en una estrella popular internacional. Ha recibido varios discos de platino en Latinoamérica y Europa. Bosé ha recibido diferentes reconocimientos, incluyendo un Latin GRAMMY por su álbum Sereno del 2001 y ha estado nominado en varias ocasiones. A lo largo de su impresionante carrera, Bosé trabajó con una lista de grandes artistas como Gloria Gaynor, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Malú, Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, Paulina Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, Michael Stipe y Julieta Venegas.

A lo largo de los años, Bosé no solo ha aportado dinero a varias entidades caritativas, sino que también ha donado tiempo, talento y voz a varios proyectos sociales y causas ambientales. Una de ellas es su Fundación Paz Sin Fronteras creada para que el derecho a la paz sea reconocido como un derecho humano universal y primordial, y como tal incluido en la carta magna de las naciones unidas. Para obtener reconocimiento internacional a la causa, el organizó conciertos con diversos artistas talentosos en lugares tales como Cúcuta (en la frontera entre Colombia y Venezuela) y La Habana, Cuba. En el 2009 se unió a CIE Foundation y se transformó en padrino de uno de sus programas, Aldeas Musicales, escuelas para comunidades indígenas en ubicaciones recónditas. A los niños y niñas que acceden a estos centros se les garantiza la enseñanza del bachillerato, un oficio, además del aprendizaje del castellano y de un instrumento musical.Bosé también organiza una gran gala en Barcelona para recaudar fondos para la Fundación de lucha contra el SIDA, un esfuerzo para el cual fue reconocido con el galardón Aid For Aids My Hero Award. Además, se dedica a proteger la vida marina a través de proyectos como Oceana, la mayor organización internacional centrada en la conservación marina, y la campaña Hugh's Fish Fight, que tiene por objetivo proteger las cantidades de peces en disminución. En el 2010, recibió la ciudadanía colombiana honoraria por sus iniciativas en favor de la paz.

Al ser homenajeado como Persona del Año 2013 de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, Bosé se une a una lista de homenajeados anteriores en la que figuran Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Santana, Shakira, y Caetano Veloso entre otros.

Para recibir información sobre cómo asistir al evento o para reservar mesas para el tributo a la Persona Del Año 2013 De La Academia Latina De La Grabación celebrando a Miguel Bosé, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de boletos de La Academia Latina de la Grabación al 310.314.8281 o  por correo electrónico a ticketing@grammy.com.

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 se dedica a 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 obtener 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                               
The Recording Academy                         
310.392.3777                                           
LourdesL@grammy.com

Para Miguel Bosé:
Sonsoles Armendariz/ Liliana García
+34 91 7216440 or cell: +34 659492664
+34 91 7216440 or cell: +34 659016199
sonsoles@armendariz@rlm.es/Liliana.garcia@rlm.es         

Nordnia Centeno
Rogers & Cowan
212.445.8424 /310.854.8169
NCenteno@rogersandcowan.com