"The first thing that came to mind was whether it was even possible, because I wasn’t born in Spain or Latin America" - Laura Pausini, Person of the Year by The Latin Recording Academy

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"The first thing that came to mind was whether it was even possible, because I wasn’t born in Spain or Latin America" - Laura Pausini, Person of the Year by The Latin Recording Academy

Latin GRAMMYs/Nov 12, 2023 - 07:00 AM

2023 Person of the Year by The Latin Recording Academy

Laura Pausini

By Cata Balzano

With more than 30 years as a singer, songwriter and producer, Laura Pausini is a pop music icon. Her career has made her a citizen of the world, crossing borders with hits in Italian, Spanish and English. And thanks to her charisma and unmistakable voice, she has won over audiences globally, especially in Latin America, where she has become the bestselling non-Hispanic female artist. Her music — known for captivating romantic and melancholy ballads — has served to entertain with relatable messages of love, love lost, joy, union and peace. The mark Pausini has left on Latin music and the success she has enjoyed in the industry have made her work an inspiration. Ever since her career took off back on Feb. 27, 1993, at the Sanremo Festival in Italy, where she performed “La soledad” — an iconic song that took her to multiple stages around the world — Pausini has sold more than 75 million albums, winning four Latin GRAMMYs, one GRAMMY and one Golden Globe. She also received an Oscar nomination for “Io sì (Seen),” the song she wrote with Diane Warren for the Netflix film La vita davanti a sé (The Life Ahead).

Beyond her ever-growing professional achievements, Pausini, 49, is also a mom, and she stands out for her commitment to humanitarian causes. She has channeled her goodwill and fame to support disadvantaged groups, including combating domestic violence and her consistent service to the LGBTQIA+ community. Her active participation in numerous fundraising events makes her a star who uses the power of her position to lift voices and help those who need it the most. With her dedication to her music and on behalf of vulnerable groups, Pausini can now celebrate her three-decade career and being named the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, the third woman to be recognized by The Latin Academy.

This has been a fantastic year for you. What came to mind when you were told that you would be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year?

I must admit that I cried tears of emotion, full of happiness and pride. The first thing that came to mind was whether it was even possible, because I wasn’t born in Spain or Latin America, and I never thought it would be possible for an Italian to receive the recognition. When they told me I had been adopted by the Latinos, those words really affected me because I’ve always thought that. Since 1994, when I started traveling around Spain, Mexico and throughout Latin America, the connection I developed and have today with the entire Latin world is as if I actually had been born there.

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You are the first Italian and also the third woman in the history of The Latin Academy to receive this award. What does that mean to you?

Today, the image of the woman and its meaning are an important issue across all media. When I started my career in 1993, with all the promotion that I was doing elsewhere in Europe, there weren’t many women who were also promoting their work. I remember that I often ran into Celine Dion on TV shows, but it was mostly men. So when they named me Person of the Year, I looked up the list of all previous honorees and said “Wow, I’m the third woman?” It’s beautiful, and a great source of pride. I hope that means there will be many more women, especially because in recent decades a lot of interesting women artists have come to prominence, singer/songwriters I admire greatly and that maybe we can honor someday.

The last time we spoke, you told me that your childhood dream was to sing in a piano bar, and now look at your career development versus that dream.

I believe in God and in destiny, and I think he has chosen people in the world and given them a mission. Sometimes I’m not sure I’m doing my mission well, because you shouldn’t validate yourself that way, based only on prizes and awards, but rather by giving importance to the impact you have with other people. I may have been the biggest dreamer in my hometown. I have always had a lot of dreams, and music was the biggest one, but it was the most difficult one, and I don’t know why \[achieving it\] happened. That’s why I think that after 30 years \[of work\], I don’t feel that I’ve reached any particular goal. I don’t want to have reached all my goals in a 30-year career and feel that my life is over. I think I have built some things, but I’m also very curious to see what else is coming down the road.

Let’s talk about the song that changed your whole life and career: “La soledad.” What comes to mind when you think of the Laura from back then, who had no clue about what her life was going to become?

I see a lot of things that are similar about me \[today\] that I also had back then, such as stubbornness and determination. But I remember the naïveté. I never imagined all this would happen to me. I remember that naïveté and innocence with nostalgia, because sometimes not knowing anything in music allows you to be completely authentic, and back then, what people saw of me was undoubtedly a hundred percent the true version of who I was as a person. Like everyone in the world when they grow up, I’ve had to get tougher. I have made a shield. I love being a fighter. I wish the shield weren’t necessary, but sometimes I need it. Even so, I’m still the same person. The thing is, at 18, I was still a child.

Another key moment for you came in 1994, the year you realized what incredible potential you had as an artist in the Spanish-language music industry after your self-titled album hit No. 1 in Spain.

My first trip to Spain … I remember very well that it was the president of Warner himself who made me record the album. He told me, “Let’s see if the people who watch you on TV hear your voice and the song “La soledad” and like it.” When I got there, people already knew me, and it was strange for me to see that. I don’t think that could happen now because of the internet, but back then it wasn’t easy to know if the people who listened to my music in Europe and in Italian actually recognized my face. I had no idea \[that it could happen at all\], much less in Spain or Latin America. It was incredible for me from the first day, and I felt like I was at home. In Spain and Latin America, I feel like an adopted daughter, and when I don’t visit for a long time, I feel an emptiness, like something is lacking.

I saw you on Instagram at a Coldplay concert with your daughter Paola, and it was very emotional. What artists and musicians had an impact on you when you were little?

Obviously, Latin music has always been present at every moment of my life. Gloria Estefan was my biggest influence, and so I’m also excited to be named Person of the Year and join her as one of the women who have been recognized. I think it was thanks to her that I started singing in Spanish. And when I was a teenager, I think I had a Luis Miguel poster. He had sung in Italian, and I was excited. My father bought me some of his albums in Spanish; I learned a lot of words from them. Miguel Bosé, too. Miguel was named Person of the Year in 2013, and I was thrilled, because I was part of the group of artists who sang for him that night.

You have always been very conscious of the struggles of marginalized people and groups, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, and you have used your voice to help make them heard over the years. What feeds your passion for helping people?

I’ve said before that when I write the words to my songs, they’re not just dedicated to heterosexual people. When you talk about love, you talk about your own experiences and about what you love, but songs don’t have flags. When I began my career, the media found it strange that back then the girl from “La soledad” — so timid, so tender — would be talking about that. And yes, some people started saying that it was going too far, but I didn’t care. I want to protect and defend. I’m not the least bit afraid to be a fighter and to speak out, and I also teach that to my daughter. They are human rights and they should be the same for everyone, because we are human beings and we all have to have the same rights. As a child I learned a lot about protection, I learned that we need to protect each other, take care of each other. That’s why I get involved frequently and always try to see and confirm that what I’m doing is something that gets results. I stay very involved in the helping process, and it’s not just about giving money but also seeing that it’s really making a change.

You also shared fragments of your life in an Amazon documentary film, Un placer conocerte, but what would you like the world to know about Laura Pausini, beyond all these professional achievements?

I enjoyed doing it because it’s as if I had lived what I thought my life was going to be if the success at Sanremo hadn’t happened, which was working in a piano bar. The docuseries shows and tells bits about me and what I would have done if I hadn’t become famous. Actually, I don’t remember what my life was like without fame, and I feel that I’m more deserving of this luck that I’ve had if I continue to be transparent and share realities about my life. What I would like a lot more is for people who have known me through my music to know and say that, throughout my life, I have been sincere and transparent, and have never disrespected \[my followers\].

The Person of the Year ceremony includes a tribute concert. Is there anyone in particular you would like to see singing your songs?

The first person I’m going to mention is my brother Alejandro Sanz. I think I need to celebrate with him. He needs to sit down \[with me\] and raise a glass. I owe him a lot, and I love him a lot. I would love for Shakira, Vanesa Martín, Kany García to sing. I love Mon Laferte, Luis Fonsi. I would like to see Olivia Rodrigo and, of course, Ricky Martin. Ricky was the first famous person I met on my first trip to Latin America, and we used to talk all the time.

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You’ve started a new phase in your career, and you’ve just launched your 13th studio album, Almas Paralelas. What stories does Laura Pausini want to tell now?

You’ve used the right word: “stories.” It is about that. It’s the first time I’ve worked so many years on a single project. Normally I’m very instinctive, and this time, with everything I’ve experienced, I felt I had a bigger responsibility. I see that the world goes on, life goes on, and I say, “But, I mean, I’ve experienced so much! And what can I do to not feel so small facing what’s coming now? After being named Person of the Year, I’m asking myself: “Do I deserve it?” I always ask myself if I deserve it, and what I can do to deserve it. In 30 years, I have made so many songs, but I haven’t changed who I am. Ultimately, my roots are the same. My tree definitely has more branches now, with lots of leaves, but new leaves continue sprouting from the roots. That means they’re strong, and that over the course of this adventure, they weren’t wrong.

Rauw Alejandro, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Frontera, Joaquina, Kacey Musgraves, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso, Elena Rose, Carlos Santana and Alejandro Sanz To Perform At The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Rauw Alejandro, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Frontera, Joaquina, Kacey Musgraves, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso, Elena Rose, Carlos Santana and Alejandro Sanz To Perform At The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 21, 2025 - 01:00 PM

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas,

on Thursday, Nov. 13

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MIAMI (OCTOBER 21, 2025) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced additional performers for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. The lineup includes current nominees Rauw Alejandro, Edgar Barrera, Joaquina, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso, Elena Rose, Alejandro Sanz and Adelaido “Payo” Solis III (Grupo Frontera). Also set to perform are Latin GRAMMY® winners Grupo Frontera, eight-time GRAMMY® winner Kacey Musgraves, and multi-GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Carlos Santana.

For this year’s Latin GRAMMYs®, Rauw Alejandro secured two nominations including Album Of The Year and Best Reggaeton Performance, while Edgar Barrera nabbed 10 nominations including Song Of The Year, Best Pop Song, Best Urban Song, Best Tropical Song, Best Regional Song, Songwriter Of The Year and Producer Of The Year. Joaquina received four nominations including Album Of The Year, Best Contemporary Pop Album, Best Pop/Rock Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Song, and Christian Nodal was nominated for Best Ranchero/ Mariachi Album. Nathy Peluso garnered two nominations including Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance and Best Urban Song, while Elena Rose earned four nominations including Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Contemporary Pop Album and Best Latin Electronic Music Performance. Alejandro Sanz received four nominations including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album, while Adelaido “Payo” Solis III (Grupo Frontera) was nominated for Best Regional Song.

Previously announced performers included current nominees Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat and Los Tigres del Norte, as well as the 2025 Person of the Year, Raphael.

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the world, airing across TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY® moments will be announced soon.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

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Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, Dannylux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat, Raphael and Los Tigres Del Norte To Perform At The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, Dannylux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat, Raphael and Los Tigres Del Norte To Perform At The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM

The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

on Thursday, Nov. 13

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MIAMI (OCTOBER 14, 2025) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced its first roster of performers for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. The lineup includes current nominees Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat and Los Tigres del Norte, as well as the 2025 Person of the Year, Raphael.

For this year’s Latin GRAMMYs®, Pepe Aguilar received a nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album, while Aitana nabbed two nominations for Best Contemporary Pop Album and Best Recording Package. Ivan Cornejo secured a nomination for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album, and DannyLux earned a nomination in the same category. Gloria Estefan received two nominations including Album Of The Year and Best Traditional Tropical Album, while Kakalo earned a nomination for Best Regional Song. Carín León scored three nominations including Album Of The Year, Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album and Best Regional Song. Liniker garnered six nominations including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album, Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance and Best Portuguese Language Song. Morat received a nomination for Best Pop/Rock Album, and Los Tigres del Norte earned a nomination for Best Norteño Album. Also set to perform is the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, Raphael, who will be recognized for his more than six-decade career as a multifaceted singer and performer, which has established him as a true ambassador of Latin music worldwide.

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the world, airing across TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY® moments will be announced soon.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

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The Latin Recording Academy® Names Leticia Maldonado As The Official Artist For The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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The Latin Recording Academy® Names Leticia Maldonado As The Official Artist For The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 02, 2025 - 01:00 PM

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MIAMI (OCTOBER 2, 2025) — The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Leticia Maldonado has been selected as the official artist of the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.

Maldonado is a Mexican American multimedia sculptor who drew inspiration from the iconic neon signs of Las Vegas to create a three-dimensional luminous glass gramophone surrounded by colorful flowers.

“My personal connection to Latin music is through my grandmother who was a Mariachi singer in her youth,” said Maldonado. “I chose roses to flank the gramophone because to me they are a symbol of love and compassion, and they honor truth and beauty in art, which I believe is the spirit of the Latin GRAMMYs®.”

Having spent her formative years in the desert outskirts of Las Vegas, Maldonado found a passion for nature at an early age. Art has always served the purpose of connection in her life, both to herself through process and to strangers through the exhibitions that she has been a part of, including the She Bends collective, a traveling exhibition of all female identifying benders working in neon, and Construyendo Puentes, a show of Chicano artists from Los Angeles which travelled throughout México.

"As Latin music continues to grow and evolve, its essence remains an inspiration for creators of all backgrounds and mediums," said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "Leticia’s sculpture highlights the special connection between music and the visual arts, and celebrates the creativity of a new generation of artists."

Since 2001, The Latin Recording Academy has selected a visual artist to convey the importance of music in Latin culture, bridging the gap between these two art forms. Maldonado becomes the 26th visual artist to do so, joining a long-standing tradition shaped by internationally acclaimed artists.

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the world, airing across TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).

Editor’s Note: The use of 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards official artwork requires express written permission from The Latin Recording Academy. Please send requests to Communications.LatinAcademy@grammy.com.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs), Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), the Latin GRAMMYs WhatsApp Channel, and use #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms. The official Latin GRAMMY app is also available on iOS (Apple) and Android (Google Play).

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals, produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

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Nathalie Alberto

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The Latin Recording Academy® Celebrated A Tribute To Music From Andalucía In Sevilla

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The Latin Recording Academy® Celebrated A Tribute To Music From Andalucía In Sevilla

Latin GRAMMYs/Sep 10, 2025 - 09:00 PM

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

musical past, present and future

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music™, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

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