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25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards Celebrates the Diversity and Legacy of Latin Music
The 25th anniversary night of the Latin GRAMMY® Awards in Miami was a vibrant tribute to the legacy and evolution of Latin music. With memorable performances, historic recognitions and a diversity of genres, the gala reaffirmed the global impact of music in Spanish and Portuguese.
Carlos Vives, Person of the Year 2024
The event kicked off with a special performance by Carlos Vives, honored as Person of the Year 2024 by the Latin Recording Academy. The Colombian icon performed a medley of hits such as “Fruta fresca”, “La bicicleta” and “La tierra del olvido”, thrilling the audience and marking the beginning of an unforgettable evening.
The big winners of the night
The edition highlighted the richness of musical genres and honored both established and emerging artists. In the Record of the Year category, Juan Luis Guerra and 4.40 won the award for “Mambo 23”, beating artists such as Bad Bunny and Karol G. Guerra also won the Album of the Year award for Radio Güira, consolidating his musical excellence.
Song of the Year went to Jorge Drexler for “Derrumbe”, which stood out among a competitive list of hits such as “Caracas en el 2000” by Elena Rose and Danny Ocean and “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” by Karol G.
Edgar Barrera, Nathy Peluso and Carín León among the highlights
Mexican producer Edgar Barrera shined on the night by winning three top awards: Songwriter of the Year, Producer of the Year and Best Regional Mexican Song for “El amor de su vida,” performed by Grupo Frontera and Grupo Firme. With a total of nine nominations, Barrera emotionally thanked the Academy and dedicated his achievement to his newborn daughter, highlighting the growing relevance of songwriters in the industry.
Nathy Peluso, meanwhile, dazzled in the alternative categories with her album Grasa. The Argentinean won Best Long Video, Best Alternative Song for “El día que perdí mi juventud” and Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Aprender a amar”, reaffirming her versatility and redefining rap and hip-hop in Spanish.
Mexico’s Carín León kicked off the television awards by receiving the Latin GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album for Boca Chueca, Vol. 1. This achievement underscores the global growth of regional Mexican music.
Other notable winners
- Rawayana won the award for Best Pop Song for “Feriado”.
- Chiquis was awarded Best Banda Album for Diamantes.
- Feid, along with Bad Bunny, received the award for Best Reggaeton Performance for “Perro negro”, one of the most talked about collaborations of the year .
- Residente won Best Short Form Music Video for “313”, featuring Penélope Cruz and Silvia Pérez Cruz.
Electronic music debuts at the Latin GRAMMY® Awards
One of the big additions to this year’s edition was the Best Latin Electronic Music Performance category. Bizarrap and Shakira made history by taking the inaugural award for “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Tiësto Remix),” reflecting the rise of electronic music in the Latin industry.
A gala to remember
The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards not only celebrated the talent and diversity of Latin artists, but also highlighted the evolution and global relevance of Latin music. From traditional roots to modern fusions, this gala was a true tribute to a vibrant and ever-changing musical culture.
This is the list of winners:
General Categories
- Record of the Year
Winner: “Mambo 23” – Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40
Featured nominees: Karol G (“Mi Ex Tenía Razón”), Bad Bunny (“Monaco”), Jorge Drexler (“Derrumbe”). - Album of the Year
Winner: Radio Güira – Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Featured nominees: Karol G (Mañana Será Bonito: Bichota Season), Residente (Las Letras Ya No Importan). - Song of the Year
Winner: “Derrumbe” – Jorge Drexler
Featured nominees: “Caracas en el 2000” (Danny Ocean & Elena Rose), “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” (Karol G). - Best New Artist
Winner: Ela Taubert
Nominees: Kevin Aguilar, Darumas, Iñigo Quintero.
Pop
- Best Pop Vocal Album
Winner: El Viaje – Luis Fonsi - Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Winner: Garcia – Kany Garcia - Best Pop Song
Winner: “Feriado” – Rawayana
Electronics
- Best Latin Electronic Music Performance
Winner: “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Tiësto Remix)” – Bizarrap & Shakira
Urbana
- Best Urban Fusion/Performance
Winner: “Tranky Funky” – Trueno - Best Reggaeton Performance
Winner: “Perro Negro” – Bad Bunny Featuring Feid - Best Urban Music Album
Winner: Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – Karol G - Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
Winner: “Aprender A Amar” – Nathy Peluso - Best Urban Song
Winner: “Bonita” – Daddy Yankee
Rock
- Best Rock Album
Winner: El Dorado (Live) – Aterciopelados - Best Rock Song
Winners: “No Me Preguntes (Live)” – Draco Rosa - Best Pop/Rock Album
Winner: Reflejos De Lo Eterno – Draco Rosa
Alternative
- Best Alternative Music Album
Winner: Autopoiética – Mon Laferte - Best Alternative Song
Winner: “El Día Que Perdí Mi Juventud” – Nathy Peluso
Tropical
- Best Salsa Album
Winners: Siembra: 45° Aniversario (En Vivo) – Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta - Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
Winner: ‘Ta Malo – Silvestre Dangond - Best Merengue and/or Bachata Album
Winner: Radio Güira – Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - Best Tropical Song
Winner: “Mambo 23” – Juan Luis Guerra
Singer-songwriter
- Best Singer-Songwriter Album
Winner: Pausa – Leonel García - Best Singer-Songwriter Song
Winners: “Derrumbe” – Jorge Drexler and “García” – Kany García (tie).
Regional Mexican
- Best Ranchera/Mariachi Music Album
Winner: Te Llevo En La Sangre – Alejandro Fernández - Best Banda Album
Winner: Diamantes – Chiquis - Best Norteña Music Album
Winner: El Comienzo – Grupo Frontera - Best Regional Mexican Song
Winners: “El Amor De Su Vida” – Grupo Frontera and Grupo Firme.
Music Video and Production
- Composer of the Year
Winner: Edgar Barrera - Producer of the Year
Winner: Edgar Barrera - Best Music Video Short Version
Winner: “313” – Residente Featuring Penélope Cruz & Silvia Pérez Cruz. - Best Long Form Music Video
Winner: Grasa (Album Long Form) – Nathy Peluso.
