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19va Entrega Anual de los Latin Grammy

North America / USA / Las Vegas

19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The most important award ceremony of the Latin American Music Industry will be held for the fourth time in Las Vegas, Nevada

The main international event in Spanish that brings together the best of Spanish-speaking music reaches its nineteenth live broadcast, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the fourth time, to reward and honor the achievements of professionals of music throughout the year. The ceremony of the 19th Latin Grammy Awards is here, and on November 15 you will be able to enjoy it through the Univisión signal for the United States and with the #LatinGrammy you will be able to follow it minute by minute during its three hours of transmission by all social networks.

19 Latin Grammy Nominaciones
19 Latin Grammy Nominaciones
The most important night of Latin music 19 Latin Grammy
The most important night of Latin music 19 Latin Grammy
Congratulations Latin Grammy Nominees
Congratulations Latin Grammy Nominees

Each year the Latin Recording Academy awards recognition to Latin music in 49 categories for work recorded in two languages: Spanish and Portuguese. This prestigious institution also endorses musical genres, identifies new talent, recognizes legendary living artists, and preserves and archives both recordings and videos in order to preserve the valuable Latin American musical culture.

The global impact that Spanish-language recordings have caused this 2017-2018 has proven once again that this year each category will be close to its maximum exponential, which shows that MUSIC made by Latinos has an enormous export capacity, and further evidence that the Latin Grammy awards continue to be one of the specials with the largest audience in the country, as it integrates the largest audience of diverse generations united to witness the annual event with the greatest presence of artistic talent gathered in the same show.

FOR THIS 19TH AWARD OF THE LATIN GRAMMYS, THE NOMINEES ARE:

BEST SALSA ALBUM

  1. Dancer’s Corner

Pete perignon

Record Label: Pete Perignon Music

“La Esquina Del Bailador” is the second production by musical director and master percussionist, Pete Perignon. This album contains five unreleased singles and five re-interpretations of classics. “Gotita Falling in Key” was his first promotional theme. This album released in 2017 has versions of classics with modern arrangements such as: “De Mi Para Ti” (Bossa recorded by Tito Puente and Santos Colón), “El Beso Discreto” original from the Cuban songbook Trio Matamoros, among many other original songs and versioned

Pete Perignon
Pete Perignon
  1. Village Singer

Alexander Abreu and Havana D’ Primera

Record Label: Páfata Productions

Alexander Havana D Primera - Cantor del Pueblo
Alexander Havana D Primera – Cantor del Pueblo
  1. For My People

Charlie aponte

Record Label: CA Records Inc.

Charlie Aponte
Charlie Aponte
  1. The Sound Makers

Chiquito Team Band

Record Label: Planet Records

Chiquito Team Band - Los Creadores
Chiquito Team Band – Los Creadores
  1. 7/25

Victor Manuelle

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

Victor Manuelle y Juan Luis Guerra
Victor Manuelle y Juan Luis Guerra

BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM

  1. To Me What – Tribute To The Cuban Classics

José Alberto El Canario & The Santiaguero Septet

Record Label: Los Canarios Music

In this category, the Septeto Santiaguero, originally from Cuba, is nominated for its fourth album “A Mí Qué- Tributo A Los Clásicos Cubanos”. This ensemble founded in 1995 recorded this production in the company of the Dominican interpreter José Alberto “El Canario” and other music stars. This record material has 13 Tracks and was released on May 25, 2018.

  1. Medoro Madera

Rubén Blades With Roberto Delgado and Orchestra

Record Label: Ruben Blades Productions

Medoro Madera
Medoro Madera
  1. The Party Continues

The Sonora Santanera

Record Label: Sony Music

Sonora Santanera
Sonora Santanera
  1. Omara Always

Omara Portuondo

Record Label: Egrem

Omara
Omara
  1. Reasons

Maria Rivas

Record Label: Angel Falls Artists Inc.

Maria Rivas
Maria Rivas

BEST TROPICAL SONG

  1. I want time

Juan Carlos Luces & Víctor Manuelle, songwriters (Víctor Manuelle Featuring Juan Luis Guerra)

Cut off: 7/25

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

Victor Manuelle 25/7
Victor Manuelle 25/7

The prominent Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer, Víctor Manuelle, began his professional career in 1993, and to date has sold millions of records worldwide. He has earned 16 LATIN GRAMMY and GRAMMY nominations, thus establishing himself as one of the most admired artists of his generation. He has placed 46 singles on Billboard’s weekly Hot Latin Songs chart. Eleven of his albums have reached the place of honor in the Salsa genre for sales in the United States and Puerto Rico.

His hit “Imaginar” (2016) as a duo with urban artist Yandel, broke records, reaching #1 on the tropical charts thanks to his fusions of salsa with urban rhythms. In addition, it was named the most popular tropical song of that year, marking the third time that Víctor has obtained this important recognition, after his hits “Me Da Lo Mismo” and “ Tengo Ganas”.

Tonny Succar
Tonny Succar

In this 2018, Víctor celebrates his silver anniversary as a professional artist with his new record label “25/7” under the Sony Music Latin label. This album nominated for best Salsa album features collaborations with international artists, such as: Wisin, Bad Bunny, Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Glenn Monroig. The single “Quiero Tiempo” taken from this production is designated as one of the candidates to win the award in this important category.

  1. Marry Me

Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Juan Medina, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Silvestre Dangond Featuring Nicky Jam)

Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment US Latin

Marry Me Silvestre Dangond ft Nicky Jam
Marry Me Silvestre Dangond ft Nicky Jam
  1. Fall in love dancing

Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Reynier Pérez y Su Septeto Acarey Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)

Cut from: Fall in Love Dancing

Record Label: Independent

SEPTETO ACAREY
SEPTETO ACAREY
  1. I fall more in love with you

Jorge Luis Piloto, Jean Rodríguez & Tony Succar, songwriters (Tony Succar Featuring Jean Rodríguez)

Record Label: Unity Entertainment

  1. Simple Hearts

Fonseca, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Fonseca)

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

 

BEST LATIN JAZZ/JAZZ ALBUM

  1. Mind of a Master

Bobby Valentin & The Latin Jazzists

Record Label: Bronco Records

Bobby Valentin
Bobby Valentin
Tracks:
1. De Nuevo a la Carga 7.El Cumbanchero
2. Latin Gravy 8.Mellow Funk
3.Orocoa 9. Endless Love
4.Smooth Ride 10.Freedom
5.Blast Off 11. God Bless the Child
6. Coco Seco  

 

Roberto Valentin, better known as Bobby Valentin, was born on June 9, 1941 in the town of Orocovis on the island of Puerto Rico. At a very young age, Bobby learned to play the guitar thanks to the teachings of his father. At just 11 years old, he formed his first musical trio with which he won his first prize, after participating in a local competition. In 1963 Bobby Valentin joined the Tito Rodríguez orchestra traveling to Venezuela twice.

This phenomenal bass player and arranger belonged to the Fania All Stars for 20 years and also arranged music at the same time for celebrities such as: Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario and Ray Barretto.

In 1975 he formed his own record label “Bronco Records” and released the album, “Va a la Cárcel” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, among others.

Over the years, Bobby has made collaborations on recordings for great artists of international fame, such as: Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda, Roberto Roena, Cheo Feliciano and the always remembered, Celia Cruz.

Likewise, Valentin has taken over the stages performing live in the United States during this year, and more recently launched his new production “Mind of a Master”, on April 14, 2018, with which he is nominated. for this important award.

  1. The House Of A Jazz Pianist

Adrian Iaies Trio

Record Label: DBN

  1. Universal Nature

Hermeto Pascoal & Big Band

Record Label: Scubidu Music

  1. Back To The Sunset

Dafnis Prieto Big Band

Record Label: Dafnison Music

PRIETO
PRIETO
  1. Jazz Flute Traditions

Nestor Torres

Record Label: Alfi Records

Nestor Torres
Nestor Torres

For more information visit the official website of the Latin Recording Academy:

https://www.latingrammy.com/en

The Rumbón of Caracas! Oscar D’ León, Víctor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Jerry Rivera and Lion Lázaro unite in a show with Invershow!

The city of Caracas is getting ready for a night of pure salsa and joy! Invershow is pleased to announce an unprecedented event that will make the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium vibrate on June 20, 2024.

¡El Rumbón de Caracas! Invershow
¡El Rumbón de Caracas! Invershow

An all-star cast of Latin music stars will come together to offer an experience full of rhythm and flavor.

Oscar D’ León: The legendary “Sonero del Mundo” arrives in Caracas to share his passion and music with all attendees.

With decades of experience on the international stage, Oscar D’ León is an undisputed icon of salsa music. His incomparable charisma and talent ensure a night full of emotion and rhythm.

Victor Manuelle: Known as the “Sonero de la Juventud”, Victor Manuelle is a true master of romantic salsa.

His songs, full of feeling and passion, have conquered the hearts of millions around the world. Get ready to enjoy hits such as “Tengo Ganas”, “Que Suenen los Tambores” and many more, in an unparalleled performance.

¡El Rumbón de Caracas!
¡El Rumbón de Caracas!

Grupo Niche: Directly from Colombia with their characteristic style and contagious energy.

Known for their fusion of salsa, cumbia and tropical sounds, Grupo Niche promises a memorable party.

Songs such as “Cali Pachanguero”, “Gotas de Lluvia” and “Una Aventura” will be just some of the gems that will delight the audience.

Lion Lázaro: One of the best known emerging artists at national level, with his unmatched talent he will make the audience dance with hits such as: “Que levante la mano”, “Pa’ mi gente”, “Muevelao” and of course his most recent promotional single “Súmbate”.

Salsa takes Caracas in one night. An event that only Invershow makes possible. For more information, visit mitickera.com and find out the details.

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Join the biggest rumba of the year and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of salsa!

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Invershow has established itself as a leader in the organization and production of events, offering the most advanced technology, innovation, qualified and committed staff to meet the highest standards of quality for its realization.

¡El Rumbón de Caracas! Invershow
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Also Read: Gilberto Santa Rosa is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and sonero better known as “El Caballero de la Salsa” (The Gentleman of Salsa)

Veruska Verdú woman full of Barloventeña roots currently doing artistic work in Peru

On January 26, 1993 was born in the city of Caracas Venezuela, Cristina Veruska Verdú Mendoza, a woman full of Barloventeña roots.

Currently doing artistic work in Peru,

Veruska Verdú woman full of Barloventeñas
Veruska Verdú woman full of Barloventeñas

Premiering the songs “ME CANSE DE TI, LA NEGRITA, Y PASITO A PASITO” This is the first advance of “Caminando”, solo album that the Venezuelan artist plans to release this year and which will include songs of her authorship.

Third finalist of “LA VOZ PERU” season 2022, a program of great artistic relevance, where for the first time in the program a participant arrives as a foreign singer to the final.

Singer in Tonny Succar’s orchestra in Peru with Mimy Succar.

Special participation in the video clip, QUIMBARA of the producer Tonny Succar.

Participates hand in hand with the great musician and international producer Tito Manrique creator of the Salsa criolla, nominated to the Latin Grammy and winner of VIÑA DEL MAR. Participating in a solo track on his album Abriendo Caminos with the song and video of the song Taita Bilongo (Peruvian salsa/afro fusion).

From the production of Puerto Rican composer Eduardo Zayas and his project ¨EZ la Banda¨ sings with another legend of salsa singer Rafy Andino singer of the MULENZE Orchestra the song ¨Sabor y Sandunga¨, also recorded a song with Luchito Muños “Dos puntos de vista”.

Veruska fue invitada especial en dos temas de la producción llamada “Huerta de Soneros” con el tema ¨Yo soy la Rumba¨ y otro junto al legendario cantante Johnny Vega (cantante de Cortijo y su Combo) ¨Nació para cantar¨, igual del compositor Eduardo Zayas.

Veruska Verdú, a woman full of Barloventeño roots, is currently doing artistic work in Peru.
Veruska Verdú, a woman full of Barloventeño roots, is currently doing artistic work in Peru.

Also invited to the production of producer Gerson Zayas, performing the song “Cuando deje de amarte”.

Works with producer and pianist Kike Purizaga, Mario Cuba, singer Carlos Mosquera, with Juan Medrano “Cotito” known as the voice of the cajo of Peru and many more.

Along with producer Alberto Crespo and Daniel Espinoza, recording choirs for the film of Ricardo Rey and Bobby Cruz with Rodrigo Mendoza and Wilmer Lozano.

She is invited to work with international musician Alfredo Naranjo in his project “El Guageo” with singer Edgar Dolor Quijada.

Later they work together with the great Venezuelan musician Nene Quintero in the “Be Jazz Sessions” project also winner of the Pepsi Awards 2019 which sold out all their concerts during the framework of its activities which had international reach.

She sings as a special guest with the classic Sonero del Caribe.

She shares the stage as a duo with Rodrigo Mendoza, singer of Dimensión Latina and of great worldwide trajectory.

She is part of the project “Salsa Master” with the participation of Edgar dolor Quijada, Marcial Isturiz, Rodrigo Mendoza and percussionist Cheo Navarro.

Veruzska was also a special guest in the orchestra “RUMBEROS DEL CALLEJON” of Carlos Padron in which she participates in its production along with the staff of artists such as Wilmer Lozano, Rodrigo Mendoza, Gonzalo Diaz, Memo Arroyave, and international artists such as Tito Nieves, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Maelo Ruiz and Domingo Quiñonez.

He began his musical career when he was only eight years old in the Afro-Venezuelan genre (traditional Venezuelan Afro music). Where he participated in various festivals being in first place in each of them.

Later he joined the ranks of the prestigious “Orquesta Latino Caribeña” of the orchestra system which is directed at that time by the great maestro Alberto Vergara, orchestra with great projection and impact in the country (Venezuela), participating in major festivals in countries like the United States and Colombia captivating the public with his voice.

Pasito a Pasito · Veruska Verdú

All the power of her voice, the flavor and the feeling.

Songs from the album that she is recently finishing the recording of

La Negrita

Pasito a Pasito

Me Canse de ti

It is a great joy for me to share this event with you. My dear friend Veruska Verdu does not stop growing and now she is going all out with the help of Takina Records to make a Celia Cruz Tribute in style.
By: Alberto Valles Salazar.

Also Read: Virginia Ramirez is the artist of the XXI century, the Princess of Piano and Voice, the hope that will save the new generations of anti-music

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Wilmer Lozano from a very young age his mother saw in him the desire to be a musician

Wilmer Lozano is a Venezuelan singer and composer. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 7.

Wilmer Lozano Yenyere
Wilmer Lozano Yenyere

When talking about successful Latin singers and good salsa, one has to talk about Wilmer Lozano, one of the greatest exponents of Latin music in the world, who has made millions of people around the world dance.

Among his musical hits are: “Me marcharé”, “Aún estoy de pie”, “Si acaba bien”, “Descarga pa ti”, “Se me pasó la mano” and “Igual que yo”.

Childhood, Youth and Family Life.

Wilmar Lozano’s mother saw in him the desire to be a musician since he was a child.

Every night before going to sleep and saying his prayers, he would dedicate himself with his grandfather Lino Lozano to practicing décimas, which would be very useful in his career as a sonero.

Wilmer Lozano’s Beginnings in Music.

Wilmer Lozano’s career began when he was in school, participating in all the events that took place there.

He got his first singing lessons at the Casa de la Cultura Germán Lira and that’s how he arrived at a very popular radio program for the time, rumbos, coplas y canciones directed by the great Venezuelan Simón Díaz.

Jose Hidalgo y Wilmer Lozano
Jose Hidalgo y Wilmer Lozano

Wilmer Lozano and his union with different groups.

Soon after, he belonged to an orchestra in the block where he lived and shared his studies with music. Little by little he belonged to orchestras based in Caracas, such as: Grupo Autana, Grupo Rayta, La Quinta Galaxia, Quinteto Visa, Conjunto Sensación, Sonora Habanera, Hildemaro y su Orquesta, Orquesta Selecto, Marianela y su Orquesta, Orquesta Vía de Escape and Orquesta La Júnior.

He later joined the ranks of the Dimensión Latina Orchestra. With this orchestra he has the privilege of sharing with the excellent bolerista Wladimir Lozano and the sonero Rodrigo Mendoza, both recognized nationally and internationally, with whom he further nurtured his knowledge as an interpreter and sonero.

He also formed part of the youth orchestra called Los Adolescentes, where he is a key piece of it, standing out as a leading artist.

With this project he recorded two productions where he performed several hits, with which he became known worldwide.

Musical genre.

Wilmer Lozano is a performer who is considered one of the best salsa singers due to his graceful voice register.

Career and Legacy

Wilmer Lozano has managed to place eleven songs in the first place of the Hit Parade. According to information provided by the company Record Report, besides being the only Venezuelan singer, who in two opportunities being in the first place, is incorporated again to the same place of honor with the same interpretations.

Wilmer Lozano, Tuky Torres, Dj. Augusto Felibertt y Rey Torcatt
Wilmer Lozano, Tuky Torres, Dj. Augusto Felibertt y Rey Torcatt

Then his artistic life assumes another challenge, which he achieves with great professionalism, since his talent exceeds many expectations. Proof of this was his record production “Wilmer Lozano Original”, where he took the opportunity to launch himself as a soloist.

In this work he shows all the experience he has acquired during his artistic career, with the help of producer Thomas Bernal.

He achieves an excellent production, with very varied Latin rhythms and social themes. This album has the participation of the composers: Thomas Bernal, Ruby Pérez, José Luis Perales, Amaury Gutiérrez, Ángel Flores and Pedro Vargas, among others.

Among the hits of his debut are: “Me han contando que existe un paraíso”, “Me marcharé”, “Se me pasó la mano”, “Completamente” and “Sueño guaireño”, this last one was dedicated to the people who had something to do with the tragedy of La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela.

In many of his songs he also talks about the social content, as well as the concern of many people to move forward beyond their borders.

He has also collaborated with renowned interpreters of the salsa genre, such as: Tito Puente, Tito Rojas, Rey Ruiz, Victor Manuel, Cheo Feliciano, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tony Vega, Celia Cruz and Oscar D’León.

Wilmer Lozano is a salsa performer who has achieved musical success. His career has excelled nationally and internationally, with his arduous talent that has characterized him.

His tours have taken him to Latin America, the United States, Asia and Europe.

Theme: Se me paso la mano

Album: Wilmer Lozano “Original”.

Composition and Arrangement: Tomas “Monchy” Bernal (RIP)

Year: 2001

Label: Plátano Record

“I don’t know what I’m going to do with me, today I’m destroying myself little by little, I was wrong I lost my way because of her my destiny is transformed, because I don’t know what to do with this love that makes me run amok, she makes me see everything differently”.

Sources: Buena Música

Also Read: If you want to listen to Tasty Salsa tune in to Ritmo Sabor y Salsa with Nesmary J. Gómez

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