Latin Artists Win Big at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso won their first Grammy for Best Latin Rock Album with their album 'Papota,' which also won Album of the Year at the Latin Grammys. They expressed gratitude during their acceptance speech, dedicating their victory to their team, family, and Latin America. Gloria Estefan secured her fifth Grammy for her album 'Raíces' as Best Latin Tropical Album, highlighting her legacy as a bilingual artist who has significantly impacted the music industry, including her Miami Sound Machine project from half a century ago. Natalia Lafourcade won Best Latin Pop Album for 'Cancionera,' defeating other prominent Latin artists like Karol G and Rauw Alejandro. The awards segment, hosted by producer Édgar Barrera, emphasized the importance of Latin music crossing borders and connecting hearts. The event also featured other notable Latin artists such as Bad Bunny, who is competing for major categories, and highlighted ongoing political discussions among celebrities, including Gloria Estefan's remarks on the current political situation and Latino progress. Despite some winners' absence, the ceremony celebrated Latin music's achievements and its growing influence in the global music scene.
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