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July 28, 2008

Cabas makes a ‘Difficult’ sound easy - One of the standout tracks on “Amores Difíciles”, “He Pecado” (I’ve Sinned) features Spanish rocker Enrique Bunbury and Cuban émigré rappers Orishas in full confessional mode.

May 21, 2008

For every race in America, there’s another racial barrier. Ernesto Quiñonez examines the often contentious divide between Latinos and African-Americans. - Esquire Magazine

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“You won’t find too many portraits of Bill Clinton hanging in Cuban American households — adiós, Elián — but in Puerto Rican homes, he’s as familiar a face as any Catholic saint. RFK is the martyr of choice on Mexican Americans’ walls, while the late white-skinned president Joaquín Balaguer presides over Dominican barbershops across Manhattan’s Washington Heights. The Latino-American community is diverse and divided, some forty-four million people and twenty different nationalities struggling in their own way with immigration, assimilation, and political destiny. Yet for all the differences, there’s one thing language aside that many Latinos have in common: You won’t find too many pictures of dark-skinned leaders in their homes.

Growing up in Spanish Harlem in the eighties, I don’t recall too many Latinos of any nationality going crazy over Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition. I recall a dark-skinned Panamanian church elder cheating on his wife with a white woman; when his dark-skinned Puerto Rican wife found out, she forgave him and dyed her hair blond, all the better to mimic the prize of the white world. I recall the urban legend of the black-skinned Latino with a pregnant wife who entered a botanica to ask the orishas to grant him a white baby. I recall terms like “un negro fino,” or “a delicate black,” meaning light black skin, thin lips, and a sharp nose, and I recall “un negro bembon,” which meant the opposite. I recall pecking orders and historic beefs and a belief that light skin was somehow preferable to dark, and I recall nobody thinking twice about it.”*

March 25, 2008

mun2 premieres Calle 13, RBD y mucho mas…

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PREMIERES

Calle 13 and RBD premiere on the mun2 Shuffle at 5PM on March 27th.

  • Calle 13 return with “Un Beso de Desayuno.” More information below.  

  • RBD premiere “Empezar Desde Cero.”

If you missed it last week, we offered the exclusive WORLD premiere of Kat De Luna’s newest vid with Don Omar:

http://holamun2.com/miembros-only/kat-deluna-run-the-show/

mun2 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Airdate: 03/26/08 

Repeats: 03/29/08 - 3/30/08

The Elephant is in the Room!  Frankie Needles welcomes the Terror Squad Don…Fat Joe to One Nation.  Watch as Fat Joe takes over One Nation Under Hip Hop and lets us know more about his new album, the exclusive CD release party and the on-going 50cent feud. http://www.holamun2.com/onenation

Airdate: 03/28/08

Hang out with Yarel as she gives you the best of the best Mexican Music Videos de Akwid, Montez de Durango and Yuridia and the latest news in the Mexican music world! http://www.holamun2.com/reventon

Airdate: 3/28/08

Crash is kickin it with Indie gal  Chana. The Crash cam takes you on the road with Fitter.Your favorite videos ..that you cant see during the day are here, 30 sec to mars, Orishas, and Queens of the Stone Age. http://www.holamun2.com/theshift

Airdate: 3/27/08

Renato gets some training from Chino XL. Watch him try to bulk up while emceeing the latest Yo Yoga, Dances of the Americas, Chica vs Papi, Looks, Eat the Meat, and DIY segments. Special guests include Pitbull and Xtreme! http://www.holamun2.com/elshow

  • Pepsi Musica from Calle Ocho!

Airdate: 3/28/08

Straight from the biggest block party in the world on the streets of Miami, mun2 offers interviews with Notch, Elijah, Mr. Vegas, Angel y Khriz, Voltio, Nina Sky, Shaggy, DJ Laz, MIMS, and Flo Rida. We also have an exclusive performance from Hector El Father from our LA stage!

mun2 DIGITAL ORIGINALS

Kumbia All Starz: Superstars - AB Quintanilla in his own words…

 

http://holamun2.com/candy/original/the-kumbia-allstarz-superstars/

November 11, 2007

List of Winners from the 2007 Latin Grammys or los Grammys Latinos

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Winner are in Orange!

General Field


Category 1

Record Of The Year
Grabación Del Año
Gravação Do Ano

(Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) if other than the artist. Singles or tracks only.
Premio al Artista(s), Productor(es) del Album y al Ingeniero(s) de Grabación. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmios ao(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es) do Álbum e Engenheiro(s) de Gravação. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • Bello Embustero (Beautiful Liar)
    Beyoncé & Shakira
    Eduardo Cabra, Olgui Chirino, Beyoncé Knowles, Rudy Perez, Shakira & Stargate,
    producers; Roberto Almodovar, Jim Caruana, Gustavo Celis, Jean-Marie Horvat,
    Stargate & John Weston, engineers/mixers

    Track from: B’Day (Deluxe Edition)
    [Columbia Records/Music World]

  • Nena
    Miguel Bosé con Paulina Rubio
    Miguel Bosé & Carlos Jean, producers; Andy Bradfield, engineer/mixer
    Track from: Papito
    [Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

  • La Excepción
    Gustavo Cerati
    Gustavo Cerati & Tweety González, producers; Héctor Castillo, Uriel Dorfman &
    Tweety González, engineers/mixers

    Track from: Ahí Vamos
    [Ariola]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Juan Luis Guerra 440
    Juan Luis Guerra, producer; Allan Leschhorn, Luis Mansilla & Ronnie Torres,
    engineers/mixers

    Track from: La Llave De Mi Corazón
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Tu Recuerdo
    Ricky Martin featuring La Mari De Chambao y Tommy Torres
    Tommy Torres, producer; Gustavo Borner, Gustavo Celis & Bob Clearmountain, engineers/mixers
    Track from: MTV Unplugged
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]


Category 2

Album Of The Year
Album Del Año
Álbum Do Ano

(Award to the Artist(s), and to the Album Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) / Mixer(s) & Mastering Engineer(s) if other than the artist. Albums only.
Premio al Artista(s), Productor(es) del Album y al Ingeniero(s) de Grabación, Ingeniero(s) de Mezcla y Masterizadores, si es(son) otro(s) diferente(s) al artista. Solamente álbumes.
Prêmios ao(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es) do Álbum, e Engenheiro(s) de Gravação, Mixagem e Masterização se outro que não o próprio artista. Somente álbuns.)

  • Papito
    Miguel Bosé con Varios Artistas
    Miguel Bosé, Carlos Jean, Andrés Levin, Sandy McLelland & Nicolas Sorín,
    producers; Bori Alarcón, Carlos Alvarez, Andy Bradfield, Miguel Bustamante,
    Gustavo Celis, José Luis Crespo, Daniel Boris Dzula, Goodandevil, Carlos Hernández,
    Andrés Levin, Sandy McLelland, Phil Mezzetti, Robert A. Moses, Geof Sanoff, Pepo
    Scherman & Carl Thiel, engineers/mixers; Claudio
    Giussani, mastering engineer

    [Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

  • Residente O Visitante
    Calle 13
    Juan Campodónico, Antonio "Toy" Hernández, Edgar Abraham Marrero, Panasuyo,
    Gustavo Santaolalla & Visitante, producers; Felipe Álvarez, Iván Gutiérrez,
    Ramón Martínez, Edgardo Matta & Carlos Velázquez, engineers/mixers; James Cruz,
    mastering engineer

    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Juan Luis Guerra 440
    Juan Luis Guerra, producer; Allan Leschhorn, Luis Mansilla & Ronnie Torres,
    engineers/mixers; Adam Ayan, mastering engineer

    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • MTV Unplugged
    Ricky Martin
    Tommy Torres, producer; Gustavo Borner, Gustavo Celis & Bob Clearmountain, engineers/mixers;
    Ted Jensen, mastering engineer

    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • El Tren De Los Momentos
    Alejandro Sanz
    Lulo Pérez & Alejandro Sanz, producers; Carlos Álvarez, Gustavo Celis, Lulo
    Pérez, Thom Russo, Alejandro Sanz, Rafa Sardina & Pepo Scherman,
    engineers/mixers; Stephen Marcussen, mastering engineer

    [Warner Music Benelux B.V.]


Category 3

Song Of The Year
Canción Del Año
Canção Do Ano

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español o Portugués, ademas deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol ou português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • Bella Traición
    Belinda, Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan, Ben Moody & Nacho Peregrin, songwriters (Belinda)
    Track from: Utopía
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra 440)
    Track from: La Llave De Mi Corazón
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Labios Compartidos
    Fher Olvera, songwriter (Maná)
    Track from: Amar Es Combatir
    [Warner Music Mexico]

  • Tengo
    Franco De Vita, songwriter (Franco De Vita)
    Track from: Mil y Una Historias En Vivo
    [Sony BMG Music/ Norte]

  • Todo Cambió
    Mario Domm & Jose Luis Ortega, songwriters (Camila)
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]


Category 4

Best New Artist
Mejor Nuevo Artista
Revelação

(For a new artist who releases during the Eligibility Year the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist. Albums only.
Para un artista nuevo que haya sido lanzado durante el Período de Elegibilidad la grabación que primero establece su identidad ante el público como intérprete. Sólamente Álbumes.
Para um novo artista que lança durante o Período de Elegibilidade a gravação que estabelece primeiramente a identidade pública. Somente Álbuns.)

  • Alejandra Alberti
  • Jesse & Joy
  • Dafnis Prieto
  • Tulsa
  • Ricky Vallen

Field 1 — Pop

Category 5

Best Female Pop Vocal Album
Mejor Album Vocal Pop Femenino
Melhor Álbum Vocal Pop Feminino

(For a solo vocal performance by a female artist. Albums Only.
Para una interpretación vocal por una artista femenina solista. Solamente álbumes.
Para intérprete vocal — solo — feminino. Somente álbuns.)

  • Anatomía
    Ana Belén
    [Ariola]

  • Utopía
    Belinda
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Recordando…
    Shaila Dúrcal
    [Capitol Records/EMI Music]

  • Allá En El Sur
    Ilona
    [Virgin Colombia]

  • Yo Canto
    Laura Pausini
    [Warner Music Italy]


Category 6

Best Male Pop Vocal Album
Mejor Album Vocal Pop Masculino
Melhor Álbum Vocal Pop Masculino

(For a solo vocal performance by a male artist. Albums only.
Para una interpretación vocal por un artista masculino solista. Solamente álbumes.
Para intérprete vocal — solo — masculino. Somente álbuns.)

  • Papito
    Miguel Bosé con Varios Artistas
    [Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

  • Para Amarte Mejor
    Andrés Cepeda
    [FM Discos y Cintas]

  • Mil y Una Historias En Vivo
    Franco De Vita
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • MTV Unplugged
    Ricky Martin
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • Lección De Vuelo
    Aleks Syntek
    [EMI Music Mexico]


Category 7

Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
Mejor Album Vocal Pop Dúo o Grupo
Melhor Álbum Pop Para Duplas ou Grupo Vocal

(For duos or groups with vocals. Albums only.
Para dúos o grupos con vocales. Solamente álbumes.
Para duplas ou grupos com vocal. Somente álbuns.)

  • Adelantando
    Jarabe De Palo
    [Dro Atlantic España]

  • Esta Es Mi Vida
    Jesse & Joy
    [Warner Music Mexico]

  • El Mundo Se Equivoca
    La Quinta Estación
    [Sony BMG Music/ Norte]

  • El Disco De Tu Corazón
    Miranda!
    [Pelo Music]

  • Sólo Paz
    Porpartes
    [Universal Music/Tropix II]


Field 2 — Urban

Category 8

Best Urban Music Album
Mejor Album de Música Urbana
Melhor Álbum de Música "Urban"

(For solo artists, duos or groups. Albums Only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou grupos. Somente álbuns.)

  • Residente O Visitante
    Calle 13
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • El Cartel — The Big Boss
    Daddy Yankee
    [Interscope Records/El Cartel Records]

  • Antidiótico
    Orishas
    [Universal Music Latino/Surco]

  • Sentimiento
    Ivy Queen
    [Univision Records/Drama Records]

  • Malamarismo
    Mala Rodríguez
    [Universal Music Spain]


Category 9

Best Urban Song
Mejor Canción Urbana
Melhor Canção Urban

(A Songwriter’s Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español o Portugués, además deberá de ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol ou português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • Hay Un Son
    Mathieu & Orishas, songwriters (Orishas)
    Track from: Antidiótico
    [Universal Music Latino/Surco]

  • Impacto Remix
    Will Adams, Raymond Ayala & Stacy Ferguson, songwriters (Daddy Yankee featuring Fergie)
    Track from: El Cartel — The Big Boss
    [Interscope Records/El Cartel Records]

  • Mi Tumbao
    Luis Fonseca, Sebastian Rocca & Michael Stuart, songwriters (Tres Coronas featuring Michael
    Stuart)

    Track from: Machete World Remixes Part 1 (Varios Artistas)
    [Machete Music/Universal Music]

  • No Se De Ella "My Space"
    William Omar Landrón, Eliel Lind, Josias De La Cruz, Juan Luis Morera Luna & Llandel Veguilla Malave, songwriters (Don Omar con Wisin y Yandel)
    Track from: King Of Kings Armageddon Edition
    [VI Music/Machete Music/Universal Music]

  • Pal Norte
    Panasuyo & Calle 13, songwriters (Calle 13 featuring Orishas)
    Track from: Residente O Visitante
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]


Field 3 — Rock

Category 10

Best Rock Solo Vocal Album
Mejor Album de Rock Vocal
Melhor Álbum de Rock Vocal Solo

(For a solo vocal performance by a male or female artist. Albums only.
Para una interpretación vocal por un artista feminino o masculino. Solamente álbumes.
Para intérprete vocal — solo — masculino ou feminino. Somente álbuns.)

  • Pisando Lo Fregao
    Belo y Los Susodichos
    [Capitol España/ EMI]

  • Las Siete y Media
    Iván Ferreiro
    [Warner Music Spain]

  • El Endémico Embustero y El Incauto Pertinaz
    Rosendo
    [Dro Atlantic España]

  • El Mundo Cabe En Una Canción
    Fito Páez
    [RCA Victor/Sony BMG/Circo Beat]

  • Dúos, Tríos y Otras Perversiones
    Ariel Rot
    [Dro Atlantic España/Gasa]


Category 11

Best Rock Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
Mejor Album de Rock Vocal Dúo o Grupo
Melhor Álbum de Rock Vocal — Dupla ou Grupo

(For duos or groups with vocals. Albums only.
Para dúos o grupos con voces. Solamente álbumes.
Para duplas ou grupos vocais. Somente álbuns.)

  • Karmagedon
    Attaque 77
    [Ariola]

  • Bengala
    Bengala
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • Trueno Tierra
    La Renga
    [La Renga Discos]

  • Amantes Suntamentes
    Panda
    [Warner Music Mexico/ Movic Records]

  • Kamikaze
    Rabanes
    [Universal Music Latino]


Category 12

Best Rock Song
Mejor Canción Rock
Melhor Canção de Rock

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • La Excepción
    Gustavo Cerati, songwriter (Gustavo Cerati)
    Track from: Ahí Vamos
    [Ariola/Sony BMG Music]

  • Monitor
    Bruno Bressa, Chalo Galván & Gerardo Galván, songwriters (Volován)
    Track from: Monitor
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • Narcisista Por Excelencia
    Arturo Arredondo, José Madero Vizcaíno, Ricardo Treviño & Jorge Vázquez,
    songwriters (Panda)

    Track from: Amantes Suntamentes
    [Warner Music Mexico/ Movic Records]

  • Oscuro Diamante
    Gustavo F. Napoli, songwriter (La Renga)
    Track from: Trueno Tierra
    [La Renga Discos]

  • Yendo A La Casa De Damián
    Roberto Musso, songwriter (El Cuarteto De Nos)
    Track from: Raro
    [Virgin Records/EMI]


Field 4 — Alternative

Category 13

Best Alternative Music Album
Mejor Album de Música Alternativa
Melhor Álbum de Música Alternativa

(For solo artists, duos, or groups. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos, o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou grupos. Somente álbuns.)

  • Oye
    Aterciopelados
    [Nacional Records]

  • Logo
    Kevin Johansen
    [RCA/Sony BMG Music]

  • Reina
    Kinky
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • Los Pájaros
    Vicentico
    [Ariola/Sony BMG Music]

  • Memo Rex Commander y El Corazón Atómico De La Vía Láctea
    Zoé
    [Noiselab Records/Labels Mexico/EMI Music Mexico]


Category 14

Best Alternative Song
Mejor Canción Alternativa
Melhor Canção Alternativa

(A Songwriter’s Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% sw letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio para o(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas)

  • Anoche Soñé Contigo
    Kevin Johansen, songwriter (Kevin Johansen)
    Track from: Logo
    [RCA/Sony BMG Music]

  • Me Llaman Calle
    Manu Chao, songwriter (Manu Chao)
    [Nacional Records]

  • Complemento
    Héctor Buitrago & Andrea Echeverri, songwriters (Aterciopelados)
    Track from: Oye
    [Nacional Records]

  • El Arbol De La Plaza
    Vicentico, songwriter (Vicentico)
    Track from: Los Pájaros
    [Ariola/Sony BMG Music]

  • No Me Destruyas
    León Larregui, songwriter (Zoé)
    Track from: Memo Rex Commander y El Corazón Atómico De La Vía Láctea
    [EMI/Noiselab Records]


Field 5 — Tropical

Category 15

Best Salsa Album
Mejor Album de Salsa
Melhor Álbum de Salsa

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • 35 Aniversario — En Vivo
    Willy Chirino
    [Latinum Music]

  • En Primera Plana
    Issac Delgado
    [La Calle Records]

  • Arroz Con Habichuela
    El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • El Godfather De La Salsa
    Andy Montañez
    [La Calle Records]

  • Canciones Clásicas De Marco Antonio Solís
    Tito Nieves
    [La Calle Records]


Category 16

Best Merengue Album
Mejor Album de Merengue
Melhor Álbum de Merengue

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Regresó El Jefe
    Elvis Crespo
    [Machete Music]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Juan Luis Guerra 440
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Real Time
    Limi-T 21
    [La Calle Records]

  • Con Sabor A Mi
    Kinito Méndez
    [J&N Records]

  • A Tu Gusto
    Toño Rosario
    [Universal Music Latino]


Category 17

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
Mejor Album de Cumbia/Vallenato
Melhor Álbum de Cumbia/Vallenato

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Checazos De Carnaval 3
    Checo Acosta
    [FM Discos y Cintas]

  • Impredecible
    Binomio De Oro De América
    [Tropisounds]

  • Son…Para El Mundo
    Jorge Celedón y Jimmy Zambrano
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • El Más Grande Con Los Grandes
    Alfredo Gutiérrez
    [Codiscos]

  • El Papá De Los Amores
    Peter Manjarrés y Sergio Luis Rodríguez
    [Codiscos]


Category 18

Best Contemporary Tropical Album
Mejor Album Tropical Contemporáneo
Melhor Álbum Tropical Contemporâneo

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Live At The Colony Theater
    Albita
    [Angels' Dawn Records]

  • K.O.B Live
    Aventura
    [Sony BMG Music/Premium Latin Music/ Norte]

  • Fuzionando
    Oscar D’León
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte/ Discos 605]

  • A Lifetime Of Hits… Live At Centro De Bellas Artes, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz
    [Tropisounds]

  • De Nino A Nino: Homenaje A Nino Bravo
    Nino Segarra
    [MP]


Category 19

Best Traditional Tropical Album
Mejor Album Tropical Tradicional
Melhor Álbum Tropical Tradicional

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Con El Permiso De Bola
    Francisco Céspedes & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
    [Warner Music Mexico]

  • Románticos De Ayer, Hoy y Siempre
    Bobby Cruz
    [Tropisounds]

  • Mi Sueño
    Ibrahim Ferrer
    [Nonesuch/ World Circuit Records]

  • A Comer Chicharrón
    La Charanga Cubana
    [Dimelo! Records]

  • De La Habana A Nueva York
    Alfredo Valdés Jr.
    [Envidia]


Category 20

Best Tropical Song
Mejor Canción Tropical
Melhor Canção Tropical

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • Arroz Con Habichuela
    Juan José Hernández-Doejo, songwriter (El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico)
    Track from: Arroz Con Habichuela
    [Sony BMG Music/Norte]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra 440)
    Track from: La Llave De Mi Corazón
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • La Mujer Que Más Te Duele
    Yoel Henriquez & Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriters (Issac Delgado Featuring Víctor
    Manuelle)

    Track from: En Primera Plana
    [La Calle Records]

  • No Te Pido Flores
    José Gaviria, songwriter (Fanny Lú)
    Track from: Lágrimas Cálidas
    [Universal Music Colombia]


Field 6 — Singer-Songwriter

Category 21

Best Singer-Songwriter Album
Mejor Album Cantautor
Melhor Álbum Cantor Compositor

(For solo artists or duos. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas o dúos. Solamente álbumes.
Para interpretações por artistas — solo ou duplas. Somente álbuns.)

  • 12 Segundos De Oscuridad
    Jorge Drexler
    [Dro Atlantic S.A./GASA]

  • Pedazos De Mí
    Amaury Gutiérrez
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • Navegando Por Tí
    José Luis Perales
    [Columbia/Sony BMG Music]

  • Érase Que Se Era
    Silvio Rodríguez
    [Lucio Alfiz Prod SRL]


  • Caetano Veloso
    [Mercury/Universal Music]


Field 7 — Regional — Mexican

Category 22

Best Ranchero Album
Mejor Album Ranchero
Melhor Álbum de Música Ranchera

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Enamorado
    Pepe Aguilar
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • El Indomable
    Cristian Castro
    [Universal Music Latino]

  • Escúchame
    Pedro Fernández
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • La Tragedia Del Vaquero
    Vicente Fernández
    [Sony BMG Music]

  • Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra… y Sus Canciones
    Pablo Montero
    [Univision Records]


Category 23

Best Banda Album
Mejor Album Banda
Melhor Álbum de Música Banda

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Ahora Y Siempre
    Alacranes Musical
    [Univision Records]

  • A Pesar De Todo
    Banda Machos
    [Norte/Sony BMG Music]

  • Promesas No
    Graciela Beltrán
    [Univision Records]

  • Lobo Domesticado
    Valentín Elizalde y Su Banda Guasaveña
    [Universal Music Mexico]

  • ¡Agárrese!
    Grupo Montéz De Durango
    [Disa Records]

  • Desatados
    Los Horoscopos De Durango
    [Disa Records]


Category 24

Best Grupero Album
Mejor Album Grupero
Melhor Álbum de Música Grupera

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Cabalgando En Las Canciones de Joan Sebastian
    Caballo Dorado
    [Balboa / Musart]

  • Arráncame
    Víctor García
    [Norte]

  • Solo Pienso En Tí
    Grupo Bryndis
    [Disa Records]

  • Siluetas
    Los Acosta
    [Fonovisa Records/Univision Music Group]

  • Un Tiempo, Un Estilo, Un Amor
    Los Angeles De Charly
    [Fonovisa Records/Univision Music Group]


Category 25

Best Tejano Album
Mejor Album Tejano
Melhor Álbum de Música Texana

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Exitos De Combate
    La Tropa F
    [Freddie Records]

  • Otra Vez Raices
    The Legends
    [Freddie Records]

  • Mazz Live Reunion — The Last Dance
    Joe López, Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz
    [Freddie Records]

  • Evoluciones
    Los Palominos
    [Univision Records/ Urbana Records]

  • Corazón de Oro
    David Marez
    [Baby Dude Records]

  • Despacito
    Joe Posada
    [Baby Dude]


Category 26

Best Norteño Album
Mejor Album Norteño
Melhor Álbum de Música Nortenha

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • El Amor Que Nunca Fue
    Conjunto Primavera
    [Fonovisa Records/Univision Music Group]

  • Crossroads — Cruce De Caminos
    Intocable
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Piénsame Un Momento
    Pesado
    [Peerless, MCM/ Warner Music]

  • En Vivo
    Michael Salgado
    [Freddie Records]

  • Capítulo 5
    Siggno
    [Freddie Records]


Category 27

Best Tropical Regional Mexican Album
Mejor Album Tropical Regional Mexicano
Melhor Álbum de Música Tropical Regional Mexicana

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Entries are combined this year with Category 24
    Estas inscripciones serán combinadas este año con la
    Categoría 24

    As inscritas estao inclidas, este ano, na categoria 24


Category 28

Best Regional Mexican Song
Mejor Canción Regional Mexicana
Melhor Canção Regional Mexicana

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Spanish and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Español y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em espanhol e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • A Las Escondidas
    Freddie Martinez, Sr., songwriter (Joe Lopez con Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz)
    Track from: Mazz Live Reunion — The Last Dance
    [Freddie Records]

  • ¿Como Quieres Que Te Olvide?
    Edgar Cortazar & Mark Portmann, songwriters (Pedro Fernández)
    Track from: Escúchame
    [Universal Music Latin America]

  • Él No Eres Tu
    Carlos Alberto Agundiz, songwriter (Los Horoscopos De Durango)
    Track from: Desatados
    [Disa Records]

  • La Tragedia Del Vaquero
    Teodoro Bello, songwriter (Vicente Fernández)
    Track from: La Tragedia Del Vaquero
    [Sony BMG Music]

  • Me Duele Escuchar Tu Nombre
    Edgar Cortazar, Adrián Pieragostino & José Luis Terrazas, songwriters (Grupo
    Montéz De Durango)

    Track from: Borrón y Cuenta Nueva
    [Disa Records]

  • Por Amarte
    Mauricio L. Arriaga & Eduardo Murguia, songwriters (Pepe Aguilar)
    [EMI/Televisa Music]

  • Por Ella (Poco a Poco)
    Luis "Louie" Padilla, songwriter (Intocable)
    Track from: Crossroads — Cruce De Caminos
    [EMI/Televisa Music]


Field 8 — Instrumental

Category 29

Best Instrumental Album
Mejor Album Instrumental
Melhor Álbum Instrumental

(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of instrumental tracks. Includes all genres of Latin instrumental recordings. Albums Only.
Para álbumes que contengan un 51%, o más, de cortes instrumentales. Incluye las grabaciones instrumentales Brasileñas. Solamente álbumes.
Para álbuns que contenham, no mínimo, 51% de seu tempo de duração de faixas instrumentais. Inclui gravações de música instrumental Brasileira. Somente álbuns.)

  • Standards Rican-ditioned
    Ray Barretto
    [Zoho Music]

  • In The Zone
    Ed Calle
    [Mojito/ Union Records/ Street Music]

  • The Enchantment
    Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
    [Concord Records]

  • Live In Buenos Aires
    Carlos Franzetti Trio
    [Amapola]

  • Brasilianos
    Hamilton de Holanda Quintet
    [Adventure Music]


Field 9 — Traditional

Category 30

Best Folk Album
Mejor Album Folklórico
Melhor Álbum de Música Folclórica

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Un Fuego De Sangre Pura
    Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto From Colombia
    [Smithsonian Folkways Recordings]

  • Tambor De Fuego
    Los Muñequitos De Matanzas
    [Bis Music]

  • Concerto Em Lisboa
    Mariza
    [Times Square Records]

  • Esta Tierra Es Tuya (This Land is Your Land)
    Sones De México Ensemble
    [Sones De Mexico Ensemble]


Category 31

Best Tango Album
Mejor Album Tango
Melhor Álbum de Tango

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Una
    Luisa Maria Güell
    [Mojito Records/Union Records]

  • Te Amo Tango
    Raúl Jaurena
    [Soundbrush Records]

  • Comunidad
    Rodolfo Mederos Orquesta Típica
    [DBN Discos]

  • Tango Legends
    Vayo
    [Pantaleón Records]


Category 32

Best Flamenco Album
Mejor Album Flamenco
Melhor Álbum de Música Flamenca

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Azul
    Calima
    [Capitol Records España/ Colorecords/ EMI]

  • Sinfonia Flamenca
    Juan Carmona
    [Le Chant De Monde]

  • Techarí
    Ojos De Brujo
    [Six Degrees Records/ Diquela Records]

  • Tierra De Calma
    Miguel Poveda
    [Discmedi-Blau]

  • Cal
    Son De La Frontera
    [World Village]


Field 10 — Jazz

Category 33

Best Latin Jazz Album
Mejor Album de Jazz Latino
Melhor Álbum de Jazz Latino

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Spain Again
    Michel Camilo & Tomatito
    [Emarcy]

  • Spirit Of The Moment
    Michel Camilo
    [Telarc]

  • Funk Tango
    Paquito D’Rivera Quintet
    [Paquito Records]

  • Rumba Palace
    Arturo Sandoval
    [Telarc]

  • Keys Of Latin Jazz
    Chuchito Valdés
    [J&N Records/ Norte]


Field 11 — Christian

Category 34

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Mejor Album Cristiano (En Español)
Melhor Álbum de Música Cristã (Língua Espanhola)

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Palabras Del Alma
    Blest
    [B Music]

  • Un Día Más
    Daniel Calveti
    [CanZion]

  • Voy A Entregar Mi Corazón
    Pablo Olivares
    [CanZion]

  • En Español
    Pamela
    [MK Music]

  • Mujer De Fe
    Paulina
    [Mucho Fruto Music Inc.]

  • Con El Corazón En La Mano
    Rojo
    [Reyvol]

  • Alegría
    Marcos Witt
    [Canzion]


Category 35

Best Christian Album (Portuguese Language)
Mejor Album Cristiano (En Portugués)
Melhor Álbum de Música Cristã (Língua Portuguesa)

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Caminho De Milagres
    Aline Barros
    [MK Music]

  • Deus Está Aqui
    Padre Juarez de Castro
    [Lua Music]

  • Até Tocar O Céu
    Eyshila
    [MK Music]

  • Um Novo Tempo
    Cristina Mel
    [Line Records]

  • Uma Nova História
    Robinson Monteiro
    [Line Records]

  • Elektracustika
    Oficina G3
    [MK Music]


Field 12 — Brazilian

Category 36

Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album
Mejor Album Pop Contemporáneo Brasileño
Melhor Álbum Pop Contemporâneo Brasileiro

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Baladas Do Asfalto & Outros Blues Ao Vivo
    Zeca Baleiro
    [MZA Music]

  • A Gente Ainda Não Sonhou
    Carlinhos Brown
    [Columbia Records (Spain)]

  • Acústico MTV
    Lenine
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Pedro Mariano
    Pedro Mariano
    [Mercury/Universal Music]

  • Prisma
    Paulo Ricardo
    [EMI]

  • Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã
    Ivete Sangalo
    [Mercury/Universal Music]

  • Carrossel
    Skank
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]


Category 37

Best Brazilian Rock Album
Mejor Album Rock Brasileño
Melhor Álbum de Rock Brasileiro

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Eu Nunca Disse Adeus
    Capital Inicial
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • MTV Ao Vivo CPM 22
    CPM 22
    [Arsenal Music]

  • Acústico MTV
    Lobão
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Ao Vivo — Barbican Theatre, Londres 2006
    Mvtantes
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • NX Zero
    NX Zero
    [Arsenal Music/Universal Music]


Category 38

Best Samba/Pagode Album
Mejor Album Samba/Pagode
Melhor Álbum de Samba/Pagode

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • E Aí?
    Jorge Aragão
    [Indie Records]

  • 40 Anos de Carreira — Ao Vivo No Teatro Municipal Vol. 2
    Beth Carvalho
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Do Brasil e do Mundo
    Martinho da Vila
    [MZA Music/Universal Music]

  • Mart’nália Em Berlim Ao Vivo
    Mart’nália
    [Quitanda]

  • Acústico MTV 2 Gafieira
    Zeca Pagodinho
    [Mercury/Universal Music]


Category 39

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album
Mejor Album Música Popular Brasileña
Melhor Álbum de Música Popular Brasileira

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Ao Vivo
    Leny Andrade & Cesar Camargo Mariano
    [Albatroz — Bossa 58]

  • Ao Vivo
    Gal Costa
    [Trama]

  • Casa De Villa
    Guinga
    [Biscoito Fino]

  • Parceria dos Viajantes
    Zé Ramalho
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Noites De Gala, Samba Na Rua
    Mônica Salmaso
    [Biscoito Fino]


Category 40

Best Romantic Music Album
Mejor Album de Música Romántica
Melhor Álbum de Música Romântica

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Ao Vivo Em Goiânia
    Bruno & Marrone
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • 40 Anos de Sucesso do Bom Rapaz — Ao Vivo
    Wanderley Cardoso
    [Wanday Music]

  • Diferente
    Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Minhas Canções
    Fábio Jr.
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Eternamente Cauby Peixoto — 55 Anos De Carreira
    Cauby Peixoto
    [Atração Fonográfica]


Category 41

Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album
Mejor Album de Música Regional o de Raíces Brasileñas
Melhor Álbum de Música Regional ou de Raizes Brasileiras

(For solo artists, duo or group performances. Albums only.
Para interpretaciones por artistas solistas, dúos o grupos. Solamente álbumes.
Para artistas — solo, duplas ou performances em grupo. Somente álbuns.)

  • Conterrâneos
    Dominguinhos
    [Estudio Eldorado]

  • Brasileira — Ao Vivo
    Margareth Menezes
    [EMI Music Brasil]

  • Balé Mulato Ao Vivo
    Daniela Mercury
    [EMI Music Brasil]

  • Tributo A Goiá
    Sérgio Reis
    [Bavini/ Unimar Music]

  • Trilhas
    Naná Vasconcelos
    [Azul Music]


Category 42

Best Brazilian Song (Portuguese Language)
Mejor Canción Brasileña (Idioma Portugués)
Melhor Canção Brasileira (Língua Portuguesa)

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song must contain at least 51% of the lyrics in Portuguese and must be a new song. Singles or Tracks only.
Premio al Compositor(es). Una canción debe contener por lo menos el 51% de letra en Portugués y deberá ser una canción nueva. Solamente sencillos o cortes.
Prêmio ao(s) Compositor(es). Uma canção deve conter pelo menos 51% de letra em português e deve ser uma nova canção. Somente singles ou faixas.)

  • Berimbau Metalizado
    Miro Almeida, Dória & Duller, songwriters (Ivete Sangalo)
    Track from: Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã
    [Mercury/Universal Music]

  • Carta À Amiga Poeta
    Simone Guimarães & Francis Hime, songwriters (Simone Guimarães)
    Track from: Flor De Pão
    [Biscoito Fino]

  • Não Me Arrependo
    Caetano Veloso, songwriter (Caetano Veloso)
    Track from: Cê
    [Mercury/Universal Music]

  • Para Lá
    Arnaldo Antunes & Adriana Calcanhotto, songwriters (Arnaldo Antunes)
    Track from: Qualquer
    [Biscoito Fino]

  • Rosas
    Antônio Villeroy, songwriter (Ana Carolina)
    Track from: Dois Quartos
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]


Field 13 — Children’s

Category 43

Best Latin Children’s Album
Mejor Album de Música Latina Para Niños
Melhor Álbum Infantil Latino

(For recordings that are created and intended specifically for children. Albums Only
Para grabaciones que han sido creadas y destinadas especificamente para niños. Solamente álbumes.
Para gravações que tenham sido criadas e destinadas especificamente para crianças. Somente álbuns.)

  • Vida De Bebê
    Acalanto
    [Azul Music]

  • Más Grande Que Tú
    Miguelito
    [W&D Records/Cartel Records/Machete Music]

  • Forró Prás Crianças
    Zé Renato & Convidados
    [Biscoitinho]

  • El Sueño Del Elefante
    Strings For Kids
    [Febea Records]

  • Cómo Se Llega A Belén
    Voz Veis
    [Sonografica]


Field 14 — Classical

Category 44

Best Classical Album
Mejor Album de Música Clásica
Melhor Álbum de Música Clássica

(Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s) if other than the artist. Albums Only.
Premio al /los Artista(s) y Productor(es). Solamente álbumes.
Prêmio ao(s) Artista(s), Produtor(es). Somente Álbuns.)

  • Beethoven Abertura Consagração Da Casa Sinfonia Nº 6
    John Neschling, Conductor; John Neschling, producer
    [Biscoito Fino]

  • Carlos Chávez Complete Chamber Music Volume 4
    Southwest Chamber Music; Jeff von der Schmidt, producer
    [Cambria]

  • Gitano
    Rolando Villazon; Daniel Zalay, producer
    [Virgin Classics]

  • La Canción Romántica Española
    Montserrat Caballé; Carlos Caballé, producer
    [Sello Autor]

  • Mozart Volume 3
    Clara Sverner; George Randolph, producer
    [Azul Music]


Field 15 — Recording Package

Category 45

Best Recording Package
Mejor Diseño de Empaque
Melhor Projeto Gráfico de Um Álbum

(Award to the Art Director(s).
Premio al Director de Arte.
Prêmio ao Diretor de Arte.)

  • Ao Vivo — Barbican Theatre, Londres 2006
    Luciano Cury, art director (Mvtantes)
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Biograffiti
    Gringo Cardia, art director (Rita Lee)
    [Biscoito Fino]

  • Edición Especial
    Andrea Bardasano & Flavio Montessoro, art directors (Motel)
    [Warner Music Mexico]

  • Los Vallenatos De Andrés
    Catalina Díez, art director (Varios Artistas)
    [Codiscos]

  • Serenata Inkaterra
    Allan Castañeda & Sandra Masias, art directors (Jean Pierre Magnet)
    [Inkaterra]


Field 16 — Production

Category 46

Best Engineered Album
Mejor Ingeniería de Grabación para un Album
Melhor Álbum de Engenharia de Gravação

(An engineer’s award (artists’ names appear in paranthesis) For new recordings released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. Albums Only.
Premio al /los Ingeniero(s). Para nuevas grabaciones lanzadas por primera vez durante el Período de Elegibilidad. Solamente álbumes.
Prêmio ao(s) Engenheiro(s). Para novas gravações, lançadas pela primeira vez, durante o Período de Elegibilidade. Somente Álbuns.)

  • A Tu Lado
    Mario Breuer, Gustavo "Pichón" Dal Pont, Javier Garza, Andrés Castro, Lee Levin, Dan Warner, J.J. Freire & Mauricio Figueroa, engineers; Giovanni
    Versari, mastering engineer (Juan Fernando Velasco)

    [Union Records]

  • Acústico MTV
    Álvaro Alencar & Paulo Lima, engineers; Ricardo Garcia, mastering engineer (Lenine)
    [Sony BMG Music Brasil]

  • Especiaria
    Jay Ashby, Jay Dudt & Flávio Chamis, engineers; Jay Dudt & Hollis Greathouse, mastering
    engineers (Flávio Chamis)

    [Biscoito Fino]

  • La Llave De Mi Corazón
    Allan Leschhorn, Luis Mansilla & Ronnie Torres, engineers; Adam Ayan, mastering
    engineer (Juan Luis Guerra 440)

    [EMI/Televisa]

  • Reina
    Kinky,
    engineer; Brian Gardner, mastering engineer (Kinky)

    [Universal Music Mexico]


Category 47

Producer Of The Year
Productor del Año
Produtor do Ano

(A Producer’s Award. (Artists’ names appear in paranthesis).
Premio al /los Productor(es). (Nombre del artista aparece entre paréntesis).
Prêmio ao(s) Produtor(es). (Nome do artista aparece entre parêntesis).)

  • Benny Faccone
    • Alla En El Sur (Ilona) (A)
    • La Rueda Del Diablo (Lagusanaciega) (A)
    • Solo Paz (Porpartes) (A)
  • Carlos Jean
    • Amante Bandido (Miguel Bosé) (T)
    • Como Un Lobo (Miguel Bosé) (T)
    • Faltan Lunas (Fey) (A)
    • Hay Días (Miguel Bosé) (T)
    • Miss Sánchez (Marta Sánchez) (A)
    • Nena (Miguel Bosé) (T)
    • Si Tú No Vuelves (Miguel Bosé) (T)
  • Sebastian Krys
    • Ahora (Jeremías) (S)
    • Amanecer Sin Ti (David Bisbal) (T)
    • Amar Es Lo Que Quiero (David Bisbal) (T)
    • Cuidar Nuestro Amor (David Bisbal) (T)
    • Daniela Guzmán (Daniela Guzmán) (A)
    • Dicen Que El Tiempo (Jennifer Peña) (A)
    • La Vida (Rabanes) (S)
    • Lo Que Trajo El Barco (Obie Bermúdez) (A)
    • No Lo Digas Mas (Luis Fonsi) (T)
    • Soldado De Papel (David Bisbal Featuring Tomatito) (T)
    • Tu Amor (Luis Fonsi) (T)

  • Cachorro López
    • Ayúdame (Paulina Rubio) (T)
    • El Disco De Tu Corazón (Miranda!) (A)
    • (+D) Más (Diego) (A)
    • Ni Una Sola Palabra (Paulina Rubio) (T)
    • Que Me Voy A Quedar (Paulina Rubio) (T)
    • Retrato (Paulina Rubio) (T)
    • Sin Final (Paulina Rubio) (T)
  • Phil Vinall, Zoé
    • Memo Rex Commander y El Corazón Atómico De La Vía Láctea (Zoé) (A)

Field 17 — Music Video

Category 48

Best Short Form Music Video
Mejor Video Musical Versión Corta
Melhor Vídeo Musical Versão Curta

(For an individual track or single promotional clip. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/ Producer.
Para un clip promocional de un corte o sencillo. Premio al /los Artista(s), Director(es) del Video y Productor(es) del Video.
Para um clip promocional de uma faixa ou single. Prêmio ao(s) Artista(s), Diretor(es) do Vídeo e Produtor(es) do Vídeo.)

  • Tango Del Pecado
    Calle 13
    Gabriel Coss & Israel Lugo, video directors; Inés Mongil, video
    producer

    [Sony BMG Music]

  • Anoche Soñé Contigo
    Kevin Johansen
    Claudio Divella, video director; Claudio Divella, video producer
    [Sony BMG Music Argentina]

  • Labios Compartidos
    Maná
    Pablo Croce, video director; Felipe Niño, video producer
    [Warner Music Mexico]

  • Hay Un Son
    Orishas
    Edouard Salier, video director; Laurent Rodríguez-Sotelino, video producer
    [Universal Music Latino]

  • Ven A Mi Casa Esta Navidad
    Voz Veis
    Luis Miguel Leal, video director; Jorge Barboza, video producer
    [Salto Angel Media]


Category 49

Best Long Form Music Video
Mejor Video Musical Versión Larga
Melhor Vídeo Musical Versão Longa

(For Video Packages consisting of more than one song. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer of at least 51% of the total playing time.
Para Videos Musicales que contienen mas de una canción. Premio al Artista(s), Director(es) del Video y Productor(es) del Video.
Para vídeos musicais que constam de mais de uma canção. Prêmio para o(s) Artista(s), Director(es) do Video e Produtor(es) do Video.)

  • A Série
    Chico Buarque
    Roberto De Oliveira, video director; Celso Tavares, video producer
    [EMI Music Brasil]

  • Made In Argentina 2005
    Andrés Calamaro
    Jose Luis Menegaz & Sebastian Viqueira, video directors; Pepe Cëspedes, Oscar Righi & Andrés Calamaro,
    video producers

    [Dro Atlantic S.A.]

  • Mil y Una Historias En Vivo
    Franco De Vita
    Cesar Pulido & Franco De Vita, video directors; Cesar Pulido, video producer
    [Sony BMG Music]

  • MTV Unplugged
    Ricky Martin
    Manny Rodriguez, video director; Charlie Singer & José Tillán, video producers
    [Sony BMG Music]

  • Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã
    Ivete Sangalo
    Joana Mazzucchelli, video director; Wilson Cunha, video producer
    [Universal Music Ltda.]

8th Annual Latin Grammy(R) Awards Broadcast Reaches 12.6 Million Viewers

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“The Univision Television Network’s telecast of the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards last night reached 12.6 million viewers and was the biggest broadcast ever in the history of the award show among the highly coveted Adult 18-34 demographic. According to Nielsen Media Research’s Fast NTI Ratings, the broadcast attracted 2.3 million Adults 18-34 and 2.7 million Persons 12-34, a +15% and +8% increase versus last year, respectively. Overall, Univision’s telecast attracted 6.2 million average Total Viewers.

Among Adults 18-34, the Univision telecast beat such other popular programs as ABC’s “Ugly Betty” (2,171,000); NBC’s “ER” (2,078,000); CBS’s “Survivor China” (1,889,000); Fox’s “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” (1,543,000) and “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” (1,309,000); and CW’s “Smallville” (1,253,000) and “Supernatural” (747,000).

Univision’s telecast of the award show was also an unqualified success among other important demos. This year’s show garnered the second highest audience ever among Adults 18-49 (3.8 million) and Teens 12-17 (390,000), versus previous Latin GRAMMY® broadcasts.

The broadcast was also the #1 program in its time period in a number of major markets among key demos, regardless of language. In Los Angeles, the program was #1 for the time period among Persons 2+ and in the key demos of Adults 18-34, 18-49, and Teens 12-17, beating all other stations in the market. The program was #1 among Adults 18-34 in New York, Houston, and Dallas. It was #1 among Adults 18-49 in Houston and Dallas, and it was #1 in households in Miami.

Held for the very first time in Las Vegas, the excitement of this year’s program started even before the show as thousands of screaming, enthusiastic Latin music fans lined the Green Carpet arrival area at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The completely sold-out, capacity crowd erupted with cheers and danced in the aisles starting with the show’s electrifying opening act of superstar Ricky Martin (winner for Best Male Pop Vocal Album and Best Long Form Music Video) and one of Vegas’ most popular acts, Blue Man Group.

The energized audience was then treated to an incredible line-up of eye-popping Las Vegas style musical numbers spanning the rich spectrum of Latin music featuring Juan Luis Guerra (The evening’s leading winner for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best Merengue Album, and Best Tropical Song), Calle 13 (winners for Best Urban Music Album and Best Urban Song), Pepe Aguilar (Best Ranchero Album), La 5a Estación (Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal), and Laura Pausini (Best Female Pop Vocal Album), and Jesse & Joy (Best New Artist), among others.

The show featured an explosive performance by the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13 and Cuban hip-hop group Orishas, featuring the cast from the Las Vegas production of “STOMP OUT LOUD,” dancers from “HavanaNightShow,” and Arauco Indians from Colombia in native dress. Fellow reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee performed “Ella Me Levanto” surrounded by a bevy of beauties in towering feathered headdresses from the Folies Bergere.

Another musical highlight featured Best Female Pop Vocal Album winner Laura Pausini who was joined onstage by fellow Italian and superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli. In one of the evening’s most colorful productions, Puerto Rican reggeatonera Ivy Queen performed her hit “Que Lloren” dressed as a geisha and surrounded by dancers in elaborate Japanese masks and costumes. In perhaps the most emotionally charged performance of the evening, Spanish singer Shaila Dúrcal moved the audience as she sang “Amor Eterno,” a tribute to her deceased mother, Rocío Dúrcal. One of the most interesting combinations of the show was the pairing of duranguense group Alacranes Musical and Mexican alternative band Kinky. Proving that talent runs in the family, international recording sensation Miguel Bosé performed an exciting duo with his niece Bimba. Closing the show was the night’s biggest winner Juan Luis Guerra who was accompanied on timbales by legendary percussionist Sheila E. in a rousing performance of his hit “La Travesía.”

Contributing to the program’s ratings success was no doubt Univision’s unique cross-promotional efforts by its sister networks TeleFutura and Galavisión, its Univision Radio Group, and its popular website Univision.com. The star-studded extravaganza was also broadcast offering English-language closed-captions, allowing all lovers of Latin music to enjoy this annual celebration of musical artistry.

Univision.com (keyword: Latin Grammy) was the official Spanish-language website of this year’s Latin GRAMMY® Awards. Exclusive online coverage features pre and post-show highlights that include behind-the-scenes videos, celebrity commentary, and a detailed summary of the night’s winners. Rounding out coverage, Univision Móvil also delivers pre and post-show exclusives with mobile video clips from the Green Carpet, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes action.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards, co-hosted by internationally acclaimed actress/singer Lucero and Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez, was broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on the Univision Network on Thursday, November 8th, 2007, from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Central).”*

November 6, 2007

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek Join the All-Star Lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

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“Current nominee Alacranes Musical, model/singer Bimba Bose, current two-time nominee Daddy Yankee, current two-time nominee Kinky, singer/percussionist Sheila E. and current nominee Aleks Syntek have been added to the lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Newly added presenters include actress Karla Alvarez, actress Erika Buenfil, actor Eduardo Capetillo, actor/singer and current nominee Andres Cepeda, GRAMMY(R) winner and current nominee Willy Chirino, Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Pedro Fernandez, actor/singer and current nominee Pablo Montero, actress Patricia Navidad, actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez, current nominees Vicky Terrazas y Marisol Terrazas (Los Horoscopos De Durango), actor Wilmer Valderrama, actress Angelica Vale, actor Eduardo Verastegui, and reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Actor/Comedian Eugenio Derbez and actress/singer Lucero will co-host the hottest night in Latin music. Fashion entrepreneur and former Miss Universe Barbara Palacios will serve as emcee of the Pre-Telecast ceremony — during which winners in more than 30 of the 49 Latin GRAMMY categories will be announced prior to the evening’s telecast — kicking off a full evening of celebrating excellence in recorded Latin music from around the world.

Alacranes Musical is nominated for Best Banda Album (Ahora Y Siempre). Latin GRAMMY winner Daddy Yankee has nods for Best Urban Music Album (El Cartel — The Big Boss) and Best Urban Song (”Impacto Remix”). Kinky is up for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album (both for Reina). Aleks Syntek is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Leccion De Vuelo).

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek join previously announced performers and current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Shaila Durcal, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy, La Quinta Estacion, Ricky Martin, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Andrea Bocelli and Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor, six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; actress Kate del Castillo; current nominee Pau Dones (Jarabe de Palo); three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; actor/singer Sergio Goyri; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; singer Fanny Lu; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; actress Barbara Mori; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress Nora Salinas; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara. Additionally, Las Vegas shows “Blue Man Group,” “Folies Bergere,” “HavanaNightShow” and “STOMP OUT LOUD” will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.

Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche de Estrellas” (”Night of the Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by “Primer Impacto” co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Noche de Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music’s most glamorous and gala event.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit www.grammy.com.

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

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November 1, 2007

Ricky Martin to Open 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards on Nov. 8 in a Performance with Blue Man Group

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“Four-time current nominee Ricky Martin will open the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards telecast with the wildly inventive performance collective Blue Man Group, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Also performing on the hottest night in Latin music are Andrea Bocelli and current nominees Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy and Shaila Durcal. Newly added presenters include actor and six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades, actress Kate del Castillo, singer/guitarist and current nominee Pau Dones (of Jarabe de Palo), actor/singer Sergio Goyri, singer Fanny Lu, actress Barbara Mori, and actress Nora Salinas. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT). Additionally, Las Vegas shows “Folies Bergere,” “HavanaNightShow” and “STOMP OUT LOUD” will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.

GRAMMY winner, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Ricky Martin currently is nominated for Album Of The Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Album and Best Long Form Music Video for MTV Unplugged, and Record Of The Year for “Tu Recuerdo”
(with La Mari De Chambao and Tommy Torres). Ivy Queen has a nod for Best Urban Music Album (Sentimiento). Jesse & Joy have two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal (Esta Es Mi Vida). Shaila Durcal is up for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Recordando…).

Previously announced performers include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, La Quinta Estacion, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara.

As Las Vegas continues to set the standard for world-class entertainment, several of its well-known shows will be featured in segments throughout the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, spotlighting the energy and excitement of one of the world’s foremost destination cities. Opening the telecast with Ricky Martin will be the unique and visually stunning troupe Blue Man Group. Best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment, they create a blissful party atmosphere at their live events which has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Also performing during the 8th Latin GRAMMYs are the legendary singing and dancing “Folies Bergere” showgirls of the Tropicana Resort & Casino, a timeless musical extravaganza that embodies the essence of classic Las Vegas entertainment; the highly original and energetic “HavanaNightShow,” an incredible Vegas-based experience of Cuban and Latin performance art that combines the cultural riches, musical versatility and contemporary dance routines of young, modern Cuba; and the extraordinary new “STOMP OUT LOUD,” a journey through sound that celebrates life through dance and percussion, from the creators of the international sensation “STOMP.”

Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche de Estrellas” (”Night of the Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by “Primer Impacto”
co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Noche de Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music’s most glamorous and gala event.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit www.grammy.com. Tickets are available to the general public and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office at www.mandalaybay.com, or through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

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

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October 25, 2007

Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Intocable, La Quinta Estacion and Orishas to Perform on 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

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