Leading International Brands Team Up For the Biggest Night in Latin Music^®
to Deliver Unique Consumer Experiences

MIAMI (Nov. 16, 2015) — The Latin Recording Academy^® proudly announces the official sponsors of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards^TM. North American sponsors include 7UP (Non-Alcoholic Beverage), Buchanan's Blended Scotch Whisky (Spirits), Las Vegas (Host Destination), L'Oréal Paris (Cosmetics), McDonald's (Quick Service Restaurant), Nissan (Automobile), Verizon (Telecommunications), and Walmart (Retailer). In Latin America, Bose (Wireless Speakers & Headphones) serves as the official sponsor in Mexico and Claro música (Telecommunications) is a regional sponsor. The 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision.

"The Latin GRAMMY Awards are a celebration that binds our Latin culture's passion for music," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "We are incredibly fortunate to work with so many passionate, category-leading brands that recognize the importance of supporting the Latino community."

Longtime partner 7UP returns as the official beverage sponsor of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and its ancillary events. 7UP will encourage fans to "Live it Up" during the Person of the Year tribute and the Latin GRAMMY Awards with a bar and photo booth at the respective events. Additionally, prior to the Latin GRAMMYs, 7UP's "Mix it Up" sweepstakes offered consumers the opportunity to experience The Biggest Night In Latin Music up-close and personal with a trip to Las Vegas that includes a VIP experience. With a DJ activation, 7UP also sponsored this year's Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions, which brought the latest in Latin music to Dallas and Miami.

Buchanan's Whisky returns for the second year as the official spirits sponsor of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and surrounding events. Buchanan's will help attendees celebrate "A Lo Grande" with several activations throughout Latin GRAMMY week including the 2015 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute gala, En La Mezcla! a P&E Wing Latin GRAMMY celebration, the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, and finally the Official Latin GRAMMY After-Party where adult guests will be able to responsibly enjoy cocktails featuring their premium and smooth Blended Scotch Whisky.

A premier cosmetics brand dedicated to empowering women by offering the most luxurious and innovative products and inspiring"red-carpet" moments,  L'Oréal Paris returns for the fourth year as the official cosmetics sponsor of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. During the week's celebration, L'Oréal Paris will host make-up lounges backstage at the Person of the Year Gala and the Latin GRAMMY Awards. Guests at the Official Latin GRAMMY After-Party will have the opportunity to participate in the star-studded affair at the L'Oréal Paris photo booth to take a #BeASuperstar photo. Person of the Year and After Party attendees will receive the latest L'Oréal Paris products.

For the eighth year, Las Vegas continues as the Official Host Destination sponsoring start-studded events including the Person of the Year tribute gala, the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and the Official Latin GRAMMY After-Party.

McDonald's, continues the Road To The Latin GRAMMYs momentum as sponsor of this year's four-city Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions tour (Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and New York), the Person of the Year tribute gala, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, and the Official Latin GRAMMY After-Party. This year, McDonald’s will afford guests an opportunity to enjoy All Day Breakfast activations with a McCafé coffee stations at the After Party and Person of the Year.

As a first-time sponsor Nissan, the official automotive sponsor, is giving fans the opportunity to win a trip to the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Consumers will experience, first-hand, The Biggest Night in Latin Music as a VIP guest. Nissan is also teaming up with another Latin GRAMMY sponsor, Mitú, to offer unique content that will keep audiences engaged across various social media platforms.

Technology company, Verizon returns once again as presenter of the Person of the Year tribute gala, Latin GRAMMY Awards and the Official Latin GRAMMYAfter-Party. As part of its #EntreLaMusica campaign, Verizon will keep fans engaged with its Selfie Station near the red carpet arrivals, where celebrities will snap a memorable picture and interact with fans that will be waiting to greet them!

Walmart once again returns to the Latin GRAMMY sponsor roster as the official retailer of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Walmart is also a proud sponsor of the celebrated Latin GRAMMY Street Parties series that took place in key U.S. Hispanic cities and featured established and emerging artists.

In Latin America, Bose joins the esteemed line-up of sponsors as the Official Wireless Speaker and Headphones sponsor of the Latin GRAMMY Awards in Mexico. As part of their sponsorship Bose recently teamed up with The Latin Recording Academy to present a special Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session in Mexico. 

For the second-year Claro música (part of Claro Telecommunications), returns as the official Telecommunications sponsor (Regional Sponsorship in Latin America). Claro will help fans throughout Latin America prepare for The Biggest Night in Latin Music by hosting several playlists that will include past Latin GRAMMY winners, current nominees, and a 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY winners playlist to help fight the post-Latin GRAMMY blues.

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 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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MEXICO CITY (JULY 22, 2026) – The Latin Recording Academy®, in partnership with Mastercard, hosted an international edition of the Best New Artist Showcase on July 21, featuring last year’s Latin GRAMMY® Best New Artist winner, Paloma Morphy, and Reik, who were nominated in the same category in 2005.

“Mexico has long been a vibrant center for Latin music, making it the ideal place to once again celebrate our Best New Artist category,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “The Best New Artist Showcase series brings together emerging talent with established artists who were once recognized in this category. Through initiatives like this, The Latin Recording Academy continues to create opportunities to celebrate and showcase the next generation of Latin music creators.”

The Best New Artist Showcase series is the centerpiece of the partnership between Mastercard and The Latin Recording Academy, celebrating the power of emerging talent and artistic excellence. Launched in 2022 during Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas, the series showcases winners and nominees of the Best New Artist category, recognizing the honor is more than an acknowledgment of artistic excellence—it can mark the beginning of an extraordinary career. Since then, international editions have been held in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, San Juan, Sao Paulo and Seville.

"We are thrilled to be back celebrating Mexico's dynamic music culture through our partnership with The Latin Recording Academy. Mastercard is proud to support and elevate emerging artists while connecting fans to the music and Priceless Experiences they are passionate about,” said Andreia Morelli, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, North Division Latin America for Mastercard.

The event brought together two generations of Latin music in Mexico City at the Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. With her distinctive voice and emotionally resonant songwriting, Morphy kicked off the evening with a captivating performance of some of her recent songs, including "(sola)" and "Lo Que Un Día Fue". The celebration continued with an electrifying set by Reik, whose performance took the audience on a journey through some of their most beloved hits, from “Niña” to “Yo Quisiera.” More than two decades after receiving their Best New Artist nomination, the Mexican group demonstrated how that early recognition helped launch one of the most influential careers in Latin pop.

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 join the conversation using our official hashtag #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

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ABOUT PALOMA MORPHY:

Paloma Morphy is reshaping Latin pop music with an alternative edge. Last year, the Mexican singer/songwriter won her first Latin GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. Morphy was also nominated for Best Alternative Song for her song "(sola)." She represents the new wave of genre-bending pop acts coming from Mexico. Before pursuing her dream of music, Morphy spent a few years working as a criminal defense attorney. After her song cover performances started going viral on TikTok, she quit her job as a lawyer and pivoted into music full-time. Morphy released her critically acclaimed debut album Au in 2025. With growing international recognition and success, she will embark on her first major tour of the US starting in September.

ABOUT REIK:

Reik is one of the best-selling Latin pop/rock acts of all time. The Mexican band includes singer Jesús Navarro, guitarist Julio Ramírez, and electric guitarist Bibi Marín. Since debuting in 2003, Reik have received six Latin GRAMMY® nominations, including Best New Artist in 2005 and Album of the Year for 2012's Peligro. They won a Latin GRAMMY® in 2009 for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Un Día Más. Reik's pop sound has evolved over the years following collaborations with reggaeton acts like Ozuna, Wisin & Yandel, Maluma and J Balvin. The band expanded into K-pop as well with South Korean group Super Junior. Reik also recently collaborated with regional Mexican acts like Carín León and Xavi. The band continues to sell out tours across Latin America and the US.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Satus Media on behalf of The Latin Recording Academy

Diana Fernández

Diana.Fernandez@satusmedia.com

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

The program, which focuses on expanding access and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the entertainment industry, is presented in partnership with Open Society Foundations

MIAMI (JULY 15, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the fifth annual Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program and Virtual Panel presented by Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for rights, equity and justice.

Paying-it-forward and creating opportunities for future generations are at the heart of the program. Through the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program, aspiring women in music and entertainment receive three months of one-on-one mentorship from Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees and other trailblazing industry leaders.

Further expanding access to mentorship, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Virtual Panel, debuting today, is hosted by Dayanara Torres and moderated by current mentees Michelle Sanz and María Paula Mariño. The panel features in-depth conversations with Marcella Araica, Leslie Grace, Paula Kaminsky and Angela “Angie” Martínez. To tune in visit: https://latingram.my/virtualpanel.

“Since the launch of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program in 2021, we have seen a significant increase in the number of young women pursuing careers in the music and entertainment industries who are seeking mentorship and guidance,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “In response, the Foundation has remained committed to expanding access to the program and diversifying its roster of mentees to create more one-on-one mentorship opportunities. We have also continued to offer the virtual panel, made possible through the generosity of supporters such as Open Society Foundations. Together, we are helping cultivate the next generation of female leaders in our industry.”

This year’s mentors include:

Leading Ladies of Entertainment Honorees:

• Marcella Araica, award-winning recording and mixing engineer, co-founder of Dream Asylum Studios, member of the Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees and 2017 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Maricarmen “Tuti” Bou, Vice President of Sony Music Entertainment Puerto Rico and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Lila Downs, multi-Latin GRAMMY®-winning artist, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Goyo, Latin GRAMMY® winner, GRAMMY®-nominated artist and 2020 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Paula Kaminsky, President of PK Consultants and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Angela “Angie” Martínez, entertainment lawyer at AngieLaw and 2020 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Gabriela Martínez, Senior VP of Marketing at Sony Music Latin-Iberia and 2017 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Mayna Nevarez, founder & CEO of Nevarez Communications and 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Delia Orjuela, Head of Creative Música Mexicana at Warner Chappell and 2018 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Luana Pagani, partner & President at Fairwinds Entertainment and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Diana Rodríguez, CEO and founder of Criteria Entertainment and 2024 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Rozalén, Latin GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter and 2025 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Ana Rosa Santiago, Senior Vice President of Latin Music & LatAm for Universal Music Publishing Group and 2024 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Dayanara Torres, actress, TV/radio host and 2019 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Simone Torres, GRAMMY®-nominated engineer, artist and vocal producer and 2023 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

• Mónica Vélez, Latin GRAMMY®-winning music composer and 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honoree

Trailblazing Women in the Industry:

• Leslie Grace, Latin GRAMMY®-nominated artist

• Choco Orta, internationally acclaimed actress, percussionist, dancer and singer/songwriter

• Ginny Peirats, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation

• Lohana Schalken, artistic director and artist manager

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative was created by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2016 to honor and recognize professional and socially conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders. To see the complete list of previous honorees click here.

This important initiative, which began as a recognition program, has evolved into a meaningful platform for raising awareness about gender disparities in the industry while fostering mentorship opportunities for future generations of female leaders through the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program and the Leading Ladies Symposium. For more information on both programs click here.

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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 $15 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 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.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com

This year’s honorees are Alaska, Omar Alfanno, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury and Chichí Peralta

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MIAMI (JUNE 30, 2026) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced today that Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury and Chichí Peralta will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Omar Alfanno will be awarded the Trustees Award, as part of this year’s Special Awards ceremony.

“It is a great privilege to honor these living legends—an exceptional group whose influence transcends generations and genres—who continue to enrich and redefine our musical heritage,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We are delighted to celebrate their extraordinary careers, along with the recipient of the Latin Music Educator Award, during the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Week.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to Latin music and its communities. The Trustees Award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to Latin music over their careers, in ways other than performance. Both distinctions are voted on by The Latin Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees. The honorees will be celebrated on November 9 during Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas.

For the second consecutive year, the Latin Music Educator Award winner will be honored at the ceremony. This award, presented in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, honors an exceptional educator in the global music community who has made a significant impact by integrating Latin music into their curriculum. As part of the award, the recipient’s school music program will receive a musical instrument donation valued at up to $10,000 to support music education. Submissions for this award are open until August 3, 2026. To apply and view guidelines, click here.

2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees:

Alaska

The bewitching strain of electronic pop anchored on majestic melodies and provocative lyrics found in Alaska one of its most iconic trendsetters. As part of the bands Alaska y Dinarama and Fangoria, the singer was always ahead of her time. Born in Mexico City in 1963, Olvido Gara Jova moved to Spain at a young age and began her musical career with Kaka de Luxe, one of the first bands of the Spanish punk movement. In 1979, she founded Alaska y los Pegamoides, which four years later evolved into Alaska y Dinarama. Hits such as “Ni Tú Ni Nadie” (1984) and “A Quién Le Importa” (1986) made history with their extraordinary melodic sophistication – an element that would also appear in the sumptuous synth-pop of Fangoria. Alaska remains active in recording studios and concert halls across Spain and Latin America.

Francisco Céspedes

To discover the musical worldview of Francisco Céspedes entails venturing into a nocturnal soundscape where the elegance of jazz walks hand in hand with the warmth of bolero. Born in Cuba and established in Mexico, Francisco Fabián Céspedes Rodríguez transcends his Latin roots with a cosmopolitan sound that found devoted followers all over the world. He abandoned his initial vocation as a doctor to devote himself to music, and moved to Mexico City in 1992, where he wrote songs for artists like Luis Miguel, and collaborated with Alejandro Sanz and Plácido Domingo. In 1997, his debut album, Vida Loca, established him as an icon of romantic balladry with the melancholy mood of the title track. Since then, he has been nominated for a Latin GRAMMY® several times, and released many albums, including one with Armando Manzanero. He tours regularly in Europe and Latin America, and released an album earlier this year on which he collaborated with the late Pablo Milanés.

Lila Downs

One of the most transcendent ambassadors of Mexican culture, Lila Downs has spent the past thirty years exploring the fertile creative bridge that unites her identity and roots. The daughter of a Mixteca mother and an American father, Ana Lila Downs Sánchez was born in Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, in 1968. From her very first album, Ofrenda, she showcased a restless creative personality and visionary talent for experimentation and daring musical fusions. In Downs’ creative universe, her stunning vocal range moves comfortably among the velvety textures of jazz, healing cumbia grooves, and the emotional exuberance of bolero. The winner of six Latin GRAMMYs® and a GRAMMY®, Downs released Cambias Mi Mundo in 2026, an album that finds her at a transformative creative peak.

Daniela Mercury

Daniela Mercury began her career revolutionizing the Brazilian music scene. During her inaugural performance in São Paulo in 1992, she literally shook the foundation of the building, forcing the event to be momentarily interrupted. A pioneer of the new Brazilian genre of axé, the singer and dancer from Salvador, Bahia, brought her powerful voice and precise movements to stages all over the world. Her song “O Canto Da Cidade” became a Brazilian music anthem that has endured for over three decades. With more than 20 million records sold and 26 albums – including the masterpiece Feijão Com Arroz (1998) – her innovative fusion of styles is informed by an expansive mosaic of rhythms and colors. Throughout her career she has continued to expand the limits of her sound while offering memorable concerts, including the live album Balé Mulato, which garnered a Latin GRAMMY in 2007.

Chichí Peralta

Chichí Peralta — musician, singer/songwriter, composer, arranger and producer — is one of the most influential figures in contemporary music from the Dominican Republic. Born in Santo Domingo, he discovered percussion at the age of four, beginning a career that has spanned over four decades, marked by innovation and artist versatility. The founder of Chichí Peralta & Son Familia, he developed a unique sound that blends tradition, modernity and Caribbean identity, enriching Latin American music and showcasing Dominican culture on international stages across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The winner of a Latin GRAMMY in 2001, Peralta has recorded two of his productions with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road and amassed a discography that reflects his ongoing artistic quest, while contributing to shaping future generations of musicians.

2026 Trustees Award Honoree:

Omar Alfanno

The composer of timeless classics of Latin music such as “El Gran Varón,” “A Puro Dolor,” “Y Hubo Alguien” and “Amores Como El Nuestro,” Omar Alfanno transformed deeply human narratives into songs that are an essential part of the Latin American songbook. Born in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, in 1957, his songs have been recorded by more than 500 artists, including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Rivera, Marc Anthony and Shakira. His work contributed to defining the sound of contemporary tropical music, while his narratives and melodic sensibility have served as a reference point for many composers over the past five decades. A member of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and winner of a Latin GRAMMY, Alfanno continues to hone his craft, guiding new talent and promoting musical education among young people with limited financial means in Panama through the Fundación Omar Alfanno.

Alex Hadad will serve as executive producer of the event, working under the direction of The Latin Recording Academy’s production team led by Ayleen Figueras.

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 join the conversation using our official hashtag #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.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

ive@grammy.com

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

Deadline to apply is August 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

MIAMI (JUNE 18, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grant Program. This program provides grants to support music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers worldwide who are committed to preserving and advancing the legacy of Latin music through research and archival initiatives.

This year, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation will award a total of four grants as follows:

• Two (2) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $5,000 each, funding one project focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of a Latin music genre.

• Two (2) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $5,000 each, supporting one project aiming to archive and preserve Latin music heritage.

“The research and preservation of Latin music is essential to honoring its cultural impact and these grants ensure future generations remain connected to the stories, traditions and communities that shaped it,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $285,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received both a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY®.

To apply, view guidelines, and learn about past project winners please click here (the materials can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese). The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any additional questions, please 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. For over a decade, the Foundation 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 invested more than $15 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.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.alberto@grammy.com