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Honduran Girl Electrifies AIDS Meeting - Keren Dunaway-Gonzalez, 12, opened the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. :: from blogs.wsj.com

Alberto Achacaz Walakial, one of the last surviving members of the nomadic Kaweskar tribe that once plied the waters off Chile’s Patagonian coast, has died of blood poisoning, local media reported Tuesday. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

The state Democratic Party has named Emilia Pablo, one of the most widely recognized local faces in Hispanic households across the Las Vegas Valley, as its new spokeswoman. :: from www.lasvegassun.com

Conservative Republican Tamar Jacoby, who has become one of the nation’s leading advocates of immigration reform, says everything ultimately comes down to the economy. Marcelo Ballvé is a New York-based writer with New America Media. :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Hispanic aldermen are demanding to know why 59 Chicago motorists with Latino surnames have been arrested for traffic violations and other misdemeanors recently only to land in jail because somebody tipped Immigration and Customs Enforcement in violation of the city’s “sanctuary” ordinance. :: from www.suntimes.com

Hispanics have rapidly emerged as the largest minority group in the United States, comprising 15 percent of the population, but on the U.S. Olympic team assembling in China they are for a range of reasons strikingly underrepresented. :: from sg.news.yahoo.com

Latino immigrants suddenly avoiding the DMV - The number of Spanish-speaking people taking Oregon’s driving test plummeted in February, just as Gov. Kulongoski’s executive order took effect requiring test-takers to provide valid Social Security numbers. :: from www.portlandtribune.com

Iowa kosher meat plant Agriprocessors cited for violations of child labor laws - The Postville, Iowa, plant was the site of one of the largest immigration raids ever; 57 kids were involved. :: from www.startribune.com

Hispanics make up about half of new HIV/AIDS infections in New Mexico :: from www.kvia.com

More than 25 people were slain in the first few days of August in Juárez bringing the total to more than 700 this year — surpassing the total number of homicides in Mexico City and that of most major United States cities last year. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

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Private equity says ‘hola’ to Latino firms :: from www.usatoday.com

Experts Slam Report by Anti-Immigration “Think-Tank” Claiming Undocumented Migrants Leaving Due to Raids - CIS known for twisting the facts to fit its agenda. :: from www.alternet.org

Puerto Rican twins box their way to Olympics - McJoe and McWilliams Arroyo, 22 :: from www.iht.com

Event celebrates John Steinbeck, Mexico - More than a third of the author’s work is set in Mexico or features characters of Mexican descent :: from www.montereyherald.com

Big cheese in Industry - Dairy expands as demand for Mexican-style product rises :: from www2.pasadenastarnews.com

Push needed for immigration reform :: from www.politico.com

Self-deportation program criticized as ‘a fantasy’ - Authorities have launched a new strategy to return undocumented immigrants back to their home countries: self-deportation. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Did You Know? Loisaida is a term derived from the Latino (and especially Nuyorican) pronunciation of “Lower East Side”, a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City. :: from en.wikipedia.org

A trio of Latino Vote Project workers is pounding the sidewalks six days a week in a mobilization effort never before seen in Yakima County - Washington :: from www.yakimaherald.com

Cuauhtémoc Blanco, the Chicago Fire midfielder has just released a CD-DVD combo - La historia de un ídolo :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

Ana Escobar plays with her daughter Esther Zulemita Rivas in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Escobar found her daughter, who was stolen from her in March 26, 2007, after 14 months of searching in hospitals, orphanages and police stations. Ester Zulamita is the first stolen Guatemalan baby found through a challenge of the mother-and-child DNA test results that are supposed to guarantee the legitimacy of each adoption. :: from ap.google.com

University of Arizona Doctors to Study Internet-based Treatment for Depression in Hispanics :: from uanews.org

Execution prompts concern for detained Mexicans :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico begins tagging sharks to prevent attacks :: from www.miamiherald.com

Texas executes Mexican killer amid international protests - The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to grant a reprieve urged by Mexico and an international court. Jose Ernesto Medellin was convicted of raping and killing two Texas teens in 1993. :: from www.latimes.com

The recent shooting death of an 11-year-old El Paso boy during a vacation trip in Mexico has renewed questions about whether it’s safe to travel south of the border. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

The majority of rural residents in the united states (82%) are non-Hispanic white—a significantly higher fraction than in metropolitan areas (66%) :: from www.unh.edu

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The state Democratic Party has named Emilia Pablo, one of the most widely recognized local faces in Hispanic households across the Las Vegas Valley, as its new spokeswoman. :: from www.lasvegassun.com

A trio of Latino Vote Project workers is pounding the sidewalks six days a week in a mobilization effort never before seen in Yakima County - Washington :: from www.yakimaherald.com

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Alejandra Guzmán admits she was in rehab - The singer confessed that the reason she didn’t visit her daughter Frida Sofía was because she checked herself into rehab, and now feels like she’s in a better place to help her :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

LATV Dedicates Prime-Time Block to Mexican Songstress Julieta Venegas; Special Event to Air Tuesday, August 12

New CALLE 13 Album Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo To Be Released October 7th

Cuauhtémoc Blanco, the Chicago Fire midfielder has just released a CD-DVD combo - La historia de un ídolo :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

Penelope Cruz is getting rave reviews for her latest English-language film Elegy. :: from itn.co.uk

Wisin & Yandel have traded in ghetto fab bling for pro-social poetry with a new video titled “Dime Que Te Pasó.” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Tan lejos y tan cerca - Escucha lo nuevo de Kudai :: from www.univision.com

‘Chihuahua’ trailer has audiences saying ‘wha?’ - and features voice work by Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Cheech Marin and other Latino stars. :: from www.nydailynews.com

Loisaida’s Melonie Díaz is quietly becoming a Hollywood fixture :: from www.nydailynews.com

Since the hit ABC series “Ugly Betty” started filming in the city last month, star America Ferrera is feeling the love — the raunchy, New York-style kind of love, that is. :: from www.nydailynews.com

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Univision Radio private concert with Alejandro Fernandez in San Antonio

Telemundo launches ‘El Camino Fácil’ online

Check out ‘Ocho Puertas’ at the Puerto Rican Film Series - Chicago

Former songwriter’s handyman ready for trial - Estefano

Thousands of residents of the Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas enjoyed a free musical evening with the Cuban orchestra Van Van to celebrate the 188th anniversary of the South American country’s independence.

There has been confusion over the apparent WWE signings of Lucha stars Dos Caras Jr. and Sicodelico Jr.

Pablo Mayor’s energetic journey through Colombian music roots - Folklore Urbano

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Fonseca nos trae su “Arroyito” El cantante colombiano presenta en PeopleEnEspanol.com el segundo sencillo de su más reciente álbum, Gratitud

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Juanes le inyectará vida a Terminales, pues próximamente realizará una participación especial en la serie que es protagonizada por Ana Claudia Talancón y producida por Miguel Ángel Fox.

Pese a robo, Belinda se queda en México

La actriz Susana González, quien continúa con las grabaciones de la serie S.O.S. Sexo y Otros Secretos, reveló que el bebé que espera será niño y se llamará José Santiago.

Muestra Alejandra Guzmán fortaleza con tema para su hija Frida Sofía

Reúnen Los Temerarios a más de siete mil espectadores en California

Quiere Tommy Torres estar más “Pegadito” con el público mexicano

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Lanzará Claudia Lizaldi el libro “La decisión. Es tu vida tú eliges”

El director mexicano Rafa Lara presentó el martes su primer largometraje, “La Milagrosa”, que trata el drama de los secuestros en Colombia.

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Colombia continues to attract foreign investors due to its economic and political climate. Will it even become the next Chile? :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

HispanicAd.com and Cyber-Surveys.com fielded a landmark online study targeting the US Hispanic advertising, marketing and media professionals to gauge their media consumption habits and preferences to technology and news sources. :: from hispanicad.com

Benitezes tried to build a Dominican business empire with Medicare’s US$110M :: from www.dominicantoday.com

The unemployment rate for Latinos in the United States was 7.4 percent in July, which is about 2 percent more than the national average, according to the bureau. “For the last year, Hispanics have been losing jobs at a faster rate than any other group,” Agustine Martínez, president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington :: from www.diversityinc.com

Big cheese in Industry - Dairy expands as demand for Mexican-style product rises :: from www2.pasadenastarnews.com

Hispanic outlets expand in size and reach :: from www.prweekus.com

Private equity says ‘hola’ to Latino firms :: from www.usatoday.com

Iowa kosher meat plant Agriprocessors cited for violations of child labor laws - The Postville, Iowa, plant was the site of one of the largest immigration raids ever; 57 kids were involved. :: from www.startribune.com

Three San Antonio Hispanic-owned companies have been named among the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in America by Hispanic Business Magazine. Genesis Networks Inc., TerraHealth Inc. and Operational Technologies Corp. :: from www.bizjournals.com

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Members Developing Rapidly - Have Acquired or Began Development on 48 Projects in Last 12 Months :: from www.hospitalitynet.org

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Coors Light Hosts Daddy Yankee at U.S. CD Release Party - Dallas

Sorpresa! Launches on Comcast Santa Maria, California

Sedano’s Supermarkets, an independent chain in south Florida, today (Aug. 6) mounts a rebranding campaign via radio and TV spots designed to take the grocery brand back to the future.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly ready to offer Banco Santander $1.2 billion for its local unit Banco de Venezuela.

Mexico’s America Movil sets regional iPhone launch

Colombian Central Bank Needs to Restore Credibility, Fitch Says

Chile’s economy expanded 5.0 percent in June from a year earlier, exceeding the forecasts of all 16 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

Argentine winemaker says malbec put his country on world’s wine map

Peru’s agricultural exports hit record $ 1.1 billion in 1st half of 2008

Peruvian Amazon Line brings cargo, revenue boost to Port of Tampa - could add as much as $250,000 in revenue to the Port of Tampa

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Palladium Equity Partners is ranked second among NY Area’s Largest Minority-Owned Companies in 2008

RadioOne Mulling Selling Off CommunityConnect’s Asian and Hispanic Sites

Detroit station to offer first Spanish language baseball presentation

Two El Pasoans were honored at the annual Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce statewide convention last weekend in Austin. - Teresa Gándara y Janet Aguilar

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been named the state’s Large Chamber of the Year for 2008 by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.

Reporter Selena Hernández was among several KENS-5 employees laid-off today. - San Antonio

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National Council of La Raza Carreras en Salud Program Receives Department of Labor Recognition of Excellence Award

35 Students Selected Nationwide Graduate From the UNM/LULAC National Leadership Program

Somaya Reece, the No 1 Latina on MySpace, Finds a New Home at www.missreece.com

Argentine Eduardo “El Gato” Romero won the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday, beating Fred Funk by four strokes. :: from edition.cnn.com

The Latino Theater Festival Throws a ‘Blood Wedding’ - Chicago :: from www.wbez.org

Dara Torres battles rumors of performancing-enhancers :: from www.azcentral.com

Hispanic activists are accusing Chicago police of turning over suspected illegal immigrants to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency despite city and county bans on such activity. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Q & A on Barbara Trujillo Gomez’s Latina fitness guide - “Barbara por Atras” — A Latin Woman’s Guide to Fitness :: from www.sun-sentinel.com

Tulane clinic treats Hispanic families - Louisiana :: from www.wwltv.com

Reading with a Child/ Leer con un Niño From Author Amy Costales :: from labloga.blogspot.com

Latina Lista wishes longtime reader the best on eve of deployment to Iraq :: from www.latinalista.net

After arduous journey, Javier Molina makes it to Beijing :: from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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El fervor anti-inmigrante en EEUU se cobra víctimas :: from www.univision.com

Visita Calderón hospital que lleva 10 años en construcción :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx

Ley venezolana obliga al uso de lenguas indígenas en territorios aborígenes :: from www.univision.com

Nicas orgullo Olímpico - Los hermanos López serán representantes de Taekwondo :: from www.impre.com

Nueva York aprende español :: from www.abc.es

Jorge Ramos para niños - El autor mexicano debutó en la ficción :: from www.univision.com

Siete extranjeros asesinados en República Dominicana :: from voanews.com

Una definición alternativa - Inmigración - Juan pasa nueve horas al día, de la medianoche a las nueve de la mañana, asegurándose que brille uno de los mayores centros comerciales del condado de Orange. :: from www.impre.com

Una familia que pelea su caso - María Duarte, casada y madre de dos hijos, parecía tener todo perdido. Los agentes de Inmigración habían llegado a su hogar en diciembre del año pasado, se habían llevado a su esposo y a su hija de 12 años :: from www.impre.com

Real Madrid vuelve a Colombia luego de 56 años :: from www.impre.com

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Colombia continues to attract foreign investors due to its economic and political climate. Will it even become the next Chile? :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly ready to offer Banco Santander $1.2 billion for its local unit Banco de Venezuela. :: from www.forbes.com

Mexico’s America Movil sets regional iPhone launch :: from ca.reuters.com

Ana Escobar plays with her daughter Esther Zulemita Rivas in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Escobar found her daughter, who was stolen from her in March 26, 2007, after 14 months of searching in hospitals, orphanages and police stations. Ester Zulamita is the first stolen Guatemalan baby found through a challenge of the mother-and-child DNA test results that are supposed to guarantee the legitimacy of each adoption. :: from ap.google.com

Colombian Central Bank Needs to Restore Credibility, Fitch Says :: from www.bloomberg.com

Colombian rebel who held Betancourt and U.S. hostages captive, indicted :: from opinion.latimes.com

Chile’s economy expanded 5.0 percent in June from a year earlier, exceeding the forecasts of all 16 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. :: from www.bloomberg.com

Alberto Achacaz Walakial, one of the last surviving members of the nomadic Kaweskar tribe that once plied the waters off Chile’s Patagonian coast, has died of blood poisoning, local media reported Tuesday. :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

Perez Celis, 69, an Argentine painter, sculptor and muralist whose highly visible works adorned museums, banks, airports and universities as well as soccer stadiums and wine bottles, died of leukemia Aug. 2 at a clinic in Buenos Aires. :: from www.sfgate.com

Argentine winemaker says malbec put his country on world’s wine map :: from www.pressdemocrat.com

Argentine farmers and officials agree after months of strife :: from www.mercopress.com

Peru’s agricultural exports hit record $ 1.1 billion in 1st half of 2008 :: from www.livinginperu.com

Peruvian Amazon Line brings cargo, revenue boost to Port of Tampa - could add as much as $250,000 in revenue to the Port of Tampa :: from www.bizjournals.com

Rock Art Marks Transformations In Traditional Peruvian Societies :: from www.sciencedaily.com

Thousands of residents of the Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas enjoyed a free musical evening with the Cuban orchestra Van Van to celebrate the 188th anniversary of the South American country’s independence. :: from www.cubanews.ain.cu

The New York Yankees have put several scouts on leave pending an investigation by Major League Baseball into the signing of prospects in the Dominican Republic. :: from blogs.usatoday.com

Benitezes tried to build a Dominican business empire with Medicare’s US$110M :: from www.dominicantoday.com

Visita Calderón hospital que lleva 10 años en construcción :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx

Ley venezolana obliga al uso de lenguas indígenas en territorios aborígenes :: from www.univision.com

Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a list barring hundreds of candidates suspected of corruption from running in elections is constitutional, despite complaints that it singles out opponents of President Hugo Chavez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico begins tagging sharks to prevent attacks :: from www.miamiherald.com

The death toll has reached 11 in an attack by an angry mob on the home of a local police official in Honduras. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Siete extranjeros asesinados en República Dominicana :: from voanews.com

Real Madrid vuelve a Colombia luego de 56 años :: from www.impre.com

More than 25 people were slain in the first few days of August in Juárez bringing the total to more than 700 this year — surpassing the total number of homicides in Mexico City and that of most major United States cities last year. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Study: California falls short on number of Latino, African-American doctors

Latino music biz shuns new artists

My opinion Maria Elena Salinas: New dropout numbers foreshadow grim future

For Lorena Ochoa, a Title, a Soak and a Serenade - a grandstand full of singers serenaded her in Spanish

Bringing salsa sound to Iraq - A group of Hispanic soldier-musicians have reunited their salsa band and are playing in Iraq. - The Latin Fire

Hispanic Unemployment Increases to 6.9%–153,000 More Hispanic Unemployed in March

Jackson, Latino activists hope to form ‘black-brown coalition’ - Chicago

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Appeals to Latino Community to Help Abused and Neglected Children - over 1,300 Latino children in foster care in Dallas County & only 35 Latino CASA volunteers to serve them

Size, impact of illegal population in Rhode Island a mystery - (a refreshingly honest headline)

Chicano art, beyond rebellion - ‘Phantom Sightings: Art After the Chicano Movement’ provides a rare showcase at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

San Joaquin Delta College earns high marks for its programs that reach Latinos

Remembering Luis Magana, bilingual announcer extraordinario - a Los Angeles wrestling and boxing institution

Hispanic Student Association hosts Janitor Appreciation Day - University of Florida

Hispanics key to University of Missouri event - Cambio de Colores: Latinos in Missouri

Sexual Abuse Fueled by Abusive Immigration Language - Describing immigrants in dehumanizing terms like “illegals” turns immigrant women into targets for sexist oppressors, from anti-choicers to rapists.

Number of day laborers in San Joaquin County surges as housing work dries up

New media trends turn to Spanish language

Sorrento Hispanics fear retaliation after deputy beaten - Lake County, Florida

Absolut vodka ad stirs a U.S.-Mexico debate - Some in the north take offense at the depiction of an old border.

Illegal immigration debate to figure in some Rhode Island church services - Boston.com

Paul Revere of Texas – Juan Seguin

Pain of crackdown on illegal immigrants personified - St. Louis

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SiTV Crashes The Presidential Process - Net Teams With Voto Latino To Involve More Young Hispanics

Should Latinos vote for the independent candidate?

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Getting Hispanics to the Polls - Voto Latino Launches Backyard Effort

Latino music biz shuns new artists

H para Hombres the First Audited Spanish-Language Lifestyle Male Magazine in the U.S. Market

Carlos Ponce new voice of State Farm.

Zale names Acevedo Executive VP Chief Stores Officer

Sparks continue to fly over Absolut’s Mexico ad

English speaking Hispanics represent 2/3 of Hispanic Boomers

Billboard Magazine Launches Spanish-Language Website

SiTV Crashes The Presidential Process - Net Teams With Voto Latino To Involve More Young Hispanics

MySpace to launch social-networking website for US Latinos

To Reach Hispanic Boomers, Advertisers Must Look Beyond Language

P&G Taps Oprah, Salma Hayek for Global Vaccination Push

Univision to Debut New Kids’ Block

Modelo Especial ‘Quiere’ Spanish Speakers

Amazon.com beefs up Latin music store

Absolut vodka ad stirs a U.S.-Mexico debate - Some in the north take offense at the depiction of an old border.

Entravision Communications Corporation Announces Additional $100 Million Share Repurchase Program

North Carolina Bank Partners with Fiserv to Target Hispanic Market

Hispanics and Other Ethnic Markets Will Spend $60 Billion on Telecommunications, Says Insight Research

Latinos gain momentum: It’s a very entrepreneurial culture, here and elsewhere - Washington Latino Business Association

Did You Know? Food bought at grocery stores and restaurants accounted for an average of almost 13 percent of household spending in the United States in 2006, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data show. In Hispanic households, that percentage was even higher: 14.3 percent.

Business owners notice drop in immigrant population - Deleon, Florida

Responding to growing Hispanic population, Workforce Language Services offering workplace Spanish training

NSHP’s Hispanic & Bilingual Career Fair Hits New York City

Hispanics Are Better Influencers - Hispanic e-fluentials

What Shaky Economy? Hispanic Networks Bet Ad Growth Will Continue - Advertising Age - Hispanic Marketing

Hispanic Unemployment Increases to 6.9%–153,000 More Hispanic Unemployed in March

Tapping the Hispanic-American travel market

Latin songwriter/producer releases solo disc - Tommy Torres

HBO & The New York International Latino Film Festival Announce 5th Annual Call For Entry for the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition

Latino music biz shuns new artists

Carlos Ponce new voice of State Farm.

JLo’s twins take their first trip

Lucía Méndez Sued by Ex-Husband

Amazon.com beefs up Latin music store

Havana Film Festival New York reels in innovative flicks

Bringing salsa sound to Iraq - A group of Hispanic soldier-musicians have reunited their salsa band and are playing in Iraq. - The Latin Fire

Carmen Maura to replace Javier Bardem in ‘Tetro’

New Film Las Dos Caras de Jano, Starring Modesto Lacén Is Selected to Premiere at the 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival - Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Will Be Appearing at the Premiere

Cuba’s paladars serve up memorable dining experiences, creative and satisfying fare

Exhibition “The Question is Known: (W)here is Latin American/Latino Art?” at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (San Francisco), April 18 - May 24, 2008

LULAC and the Sierra Club Condemn Bush Administration’s Border Wall Waiver

Tricky issue of immigration played down - Colorado senate race

Undocumented students dream of financial aid - The California Dream Act would give undocumented students federal aid.

US immigration raids violated constitution

Bill Gates: Latin America must invest more in education

Rev. Richard Flores named rector of St. Patrick Cathedral

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Latino Festival Returns to Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus - Indiana

Latinos should seek office on merit, not ethnicity

South Carolina bill may block college for illegal immigrants

Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Dayton celebrates 30 years - Ohio

Seventh annual Cambio de Colores conference focuses on integration of Latinos

Cambio de Colores speakers explore immigration, diversity - Columbia, Missouri

Hispanic Educational Summit in Raleigh

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Final Nominations List

8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards

For recordings released during the Eligibility Year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

Note: More or less than 5 nominations in a category are as a result of ties

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.

1. 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]

2. Nena

Miguel Bosé con Paulina Rubio

Miguel Bosé & Carlos Jean, producers; Andy Bradfield, engineer/mixer

Track from: Papito

[Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

3. La Excepcion

Gustavo Cerati

Gustavo Cerati & Tweety González, producers; Héctor Castillo, Uriel Dorfman &

Tweety González, engineers/mixers

Track from: Ahi Vamos

[Ariola]

4. 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]

5. Tu Recuerdo

Ricky Martin featuring La Mari De Chambao y Tommy Torres

Tommy Torres, producer; Gustavo Borner & Bob Clearmountain, engineers/mixers

Track from: MTV Unplugged

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

General Field

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.

1. 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, Dan Duzla, Goodandevil, Carlos Hernández,

Andrés Levin, Sandy McLelland, Phil Mezzetti, Robert A. Moses, Geof Sanoff, Pepo

Scherman & Carl Thiel, engineers/mixers; Nautilus - Milan, mastering engineers

[Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

2. 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]

3. 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]

4. MTV Unplugged

Ricky Martin

Tommy Torres, producer; Gustavo Borner & Bob Clearmountain, engineers/mixers;

Ted Jensen, mastering engineer

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

5. 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.]

General Field

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.

1. Bella Traición

Belinda, Kara Dioguardi & Nacho Peregrin, songwriters (Belinda)

Track from: Utopía

[EMI/Televisa]

2. La Llave De Mi Corazón

Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra 440)

Track from: La Llave De Mi Corazón

[EMI/Televisa]

3. Labios Compartidos

Fher Olvera, songwriter (Maná)

Track from: Amar Es Combatir

[Warner Music Mexico]

4. Tengo

Franco De Vita, songwriter (Franco De Vita)

Track from: Mil y Una Historias En Vivo

[Sony BMG Music/ Norte]

5. Todo Cambió

Mario Domm, songwriter (Camila)

Track from: Todo Cambió

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

General Field

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.

1. Alejandra Alberti

2. Jesse & Joy

3. Dafnis Prieto

4. Tulsa

5. 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.

1. Anatomía

Ana Belén

[Ariola]

2. Utopía

Belinda

[EMI/Televisa]

3. Recordando...

Shaila Dúrcal

[EMI]

4. Allá En El Sur

Ilona

[Virgin Colombia]

5. Yo Canto

Laura Pausini

[Warner Music Italy]

Field 1 - Pop

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.

1. Papito

Miguel Bosé con Varios Artistas

[Warner Music Benelux B.V.]

2. Para Amarte Mejor

Andrés Cepeda

[FM Discos y Cintas]

3. Mil y Una Historias En Vivo

Franco De Vita

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

4. MTV Unplugged

Ricky Martin

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

5. Lección De Vuelo

Aleks Syntek

[EMI Music Mexico]

Field 1 - Pop

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.

1. Adelantando

Jarabe De Palo

[Dro Atlantic España]

2. Esta Es Mi Vida

Jesse & Joy

[Warner Music Mexico]

3. El Mundo Se Equivoca

La Quinta Estación

[Sony BMG Music/ Norte]

4. El Disco De Tu Corazón

Miranda!

[Pelo Music]

5. Solo 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.

1. Residente O Visitante

Calle 13

[Sony BMG Music/Norte]

2. El Cartel - The Big Boss

Daddy Yankee

[Interscope Records/El Cartel Records]

3. Antidiotico

Orishas

[Universal Music Latino/Surco]

4. Sentimiento

Ivy Queen

[Univision Records/Drama Records]

5. Malamarismo

Mala Rodríguez

[Universal Music Spain]

Field 2 - Urban

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.

1. Hay Un Son

Mathieu & Orishas, songwriters (Orishas)

Track from: Antidiotico

[Universal Music Latino/Surco]

2. Impacto Remix

W. Adams, R. Ayala & S. Ferguson, songwriters (Daddy Yankee featuring Fergie)

Track from: El Cartel - The Big Boss

[Interscope Records/El Cartel Records]

3. Mi Tumbao

Sebastian Rocca & Michael Stuart, songwriters (Tres Coronas featuring Michael

Stuart)

Track from: Machete World Remixes Part 1 (Varios Artistas)

[Machete Music]

4. No Se De Ella "My Space"

William Omar Landrón & Eliel Lind, songwriters (Don Omar con Wisin y Yandel)

Track from: King Of Kings Armageddon Edition

[VI Music/Machete Music]

5. Pal Norte

Eduardo Cabra, Panasuyo & Rene Perez, 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.

1. Pisando Lo Fregao

Belo y Los Susodichos

[Capitol España/ EMI]

2. Las Siete y Media

Iván Ferreiro

[Warner Music Spain]

3. El Endémico Embustero y El Incauto Pertinaz

Rosendo Mercado

[Dro Atlantic España]

4. El Mundo Cabe En Una Canción

Fito Páez

[RCA Victor/Sony BMG/Circo Beat]

5. Dúos, Tríos y Otras Perversiones

Ariel Rot

[Dro Atlantic España/Gasa]

Field 3 - Rock

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.

1. Karmagedon

Attaque 77

[Ariola]

2. Bengala

Bengala

[Universal Music Mexico]

3. Trueno Tierra

La Renga

[La Renga Discos]

4. Amantes Suntamentes

Panda

[Warner Music Mexico/ Movie Records]

5. Kamikaze

Rabanes

[Universal Music Latino]

Field 3 - Rock

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.

1. La Excepcion

Gustavo Cerati, songwriter (Gustavo Cerati)

Track from: Ahi Vamos

[Ariola]

2. Monitor

Bruno Bressa, Chalo Galván & Gerardo Galván, songwriters (Volován)

Track from: Monitor

[Universal Music Mexico]

3. Narcisista Por Excelencia

Arturo Arredondo, José Madero Vizcaíno, Ricardo Treviño & Jorge Vázquez,

songwriters (Panda)

Track from: Amantes Suntamentes

[Warner Music Mexico/ Movie Records]

4. Oscuro Diamante

Gustavo F. Napoli, songwriter (La Renga)

Track from: Trueno Tierra

[La Renga Discos]

5. 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.

1. Oye

Aterciopelados

[Nacional Records]

2. Logo

Kevin Johansen

[RCA]

3. Reina

Kinky

[Universal Music Mexico]

4. Los Pajaros

Vicentico

[Ariola]

5. Memo Rex Commander y El Corazón Atómico De La Vía Láctea

Zoé

[EMI/Noiselab Records]

Field 4 - Alternative

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

1. Anoche Soñé Contigo

Kevin Johansen, songwriter (Kevin Johansen)

Track from: Logo

[RCA]

2. Calle

Manu Chao, songwriter (Manu Chao)

Track from: La Radiolina

[Nacional Records]

3. Complemento

Héctor Buitrago & Andrea Echeverri, songwriters (Aterciopelados)

Track from: Oye

[Nacional Records]

4. El Arbol De La Plaza

Vicentico, songwriter (Vicentico)

Track from: Los Pajaros

[Ariola]

5. No Me Destruyas

León Larregui & Zoé, songwriters (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.

1. 35 Aniversario - En Vivo

Willy Chirino

[Latinum Music]

2. En Primera Plana

Issac Delgado

[La Calle Records]

3. Arroz Con Habichuela

El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico

[SonyBMG Music/Norte]

4. El Godfather De La Salsa

Andy Montañez

[La Calle Records]

5. Canciones Clásicas De Marco Antonio Solís

Tito Nieves

[La Calle Records]

Field 5 - Tropical

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.

1. Regreso El Jefe

Elvis Crespo

[Machete Music]

2. La Llave De Mi Corazón

Juan Luis Guerra 440

[EMI/Televisa]

3. Real Time

Limi-T 21

[La Calle Records]

4. Con Sabor A Mi

Kinito Méndez

[J&N Records]

5. A Tu Gusto

Toño Rosario

[Universal Music Latino]

Field 5 - Tropical

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.

1. Checazos De Carnaval 3

Checo Acosta

[FM Discos y Cintas]

2. Impredecible

Binomio De Oro De América

[Tropisounds]

3. Son...Para El Mundo

Jorge Celedón y Jimmy Zambrano

[SonyBMG Music/Norte]

4. El Más Grande Con Los Grandes

Alfredo Gutiérrez

[Codiscos]

5. El Papá De Los Amores

Peter Manjarrés y Sergio Luis Rodríguez

[Codiscos]

Field 5 - Tropical

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.

1. Live At The Colony Theater

Albita

[Angels' Dawn Records]

2. K.O.B Live

Aventura

[Sony BMG Music/Premium Latin Music/ Norte]

3. Fuzionando

Oscar D'León

[Sony BMG Music/Norte/ Discos 605]

4. A Lifetime Of Hits... Live At Centro De Bellas Artes, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz

[Tropisounds]

5. De Nino A Nino: Homenaje A Nino Bravo

Nino Segarra

[MP]

Field 5 - Tropical

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.

1. Con El Permiso De Bola

Francisco Céspedes

[Warner Music Mexico]

2. Románticos De Ayer, Hoy y Siempre

Bobby Cruz

[Tropisounds]

3. Mi Sueño

Ibrahim Ferrer

[Nonesuch/ World Circuit Records]

4. A Comer Chicharrón

La Charanga Cubana

[Dimelo! Records]

5. De La Habana A Nueva York

Alfredo Valdés Jr.

[Envidia]

Field 5 - Tropical

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.

1. Arroz Con Habichuela

Doejo & Juan José Hernández, songwriters (El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico)

Track from: Arroz Con Habichuela

[SonyBMG Music/Norte]

2. La Llave De Mi Corazón

Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra 440)

Track from: La Llave De Mi Corazón

[EMI/Televisa]

3. 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]

4. No Te Pido Flores

José Gaviria Escobar, 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.

1. 12 Segundos De Oscuridad

Jorge Drexler

[Dro Atlantic S.A./GASA]

2. Pedazos De Mí

Amaury Gutiérrez

[Universal Music Mexico]

3. Navegando Por Ti

José Luis Perales

[Columbia]

4. Érase Que Se Era

Silvio Rodríguez

[Lucio Alfiz Prod SRL]

5. Cê

Caetano Veloso

[Mercury]

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.

1. Enamorado

Pepe Aguilar

[EMI/Televisa]

2. El Indomable

Cristian Castro

[Universal Music Latino]

3. Escúchame

Pedro Fernández

[Universal Music Mexico]

4. La Tragedia Del Vaquero

Vicente Fernández

[Sony BMG Music]

5. Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra... y Sus Canciones

Pablo Montero

[Univision Records]

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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.

1. Ahora Y Siempre

Alacranes Musical

[Univision Records]

2. A Pesar De Todo

Banda Machos

[Norte]

3. Promesas No

Graciela Beltrán

[Univision Records]

4. Lobo Domesticado

Valentín Elizalde y Su Banda Guasaveña

[Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.]

5. ¡Agárrese!

Grupo Montéz De Durango

[Disa Records]

6. Desatados

Los Horoscopos De Durango

[Disa Records]

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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.

1. Cabalgando En Las Canciones de Joan Sebastian

Caballo Dorado

[Balboa / Musart]

2. Arráncame

Víctor García

[Norte]

3. Solo Pienso En Ti

Grupo Bryndis

[Disa Records]

4. Siluetas

Los Acosta

[Fonovisa Records]

5. Un Tiempo, Un Estilo, Un Amor

Los Angeles De Charly

[Fonovisa Records]

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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.

1. Exitos De Combate

La Tropa F

[Freddie Records]

2. Otra Vez Raices

The Legends

[Freddie Records]

3. Mazz Live Reunion - The Last Dance

Joe López, Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz

[Freddie Records]

4. Evoluciones

Los Palominos

[Univision Records/ Urbana Records]

5. Corazón de Oro

David Marez

[Baby Dude Records]

6. Despacito

Joe Posada

[Baby Dude]

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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.

1. El Amor Que Nunca Fue

Conjunto Primavera

[Fonovisa Records/Univision Music]

2. Crossroads - Cruce De Caminos

Intocable

[EMI/Televisa]

3. Piénsame Un Momento

Pesado

[Peerless, MCM/ Warner Music]

4. En Vivo

Michael Salgado

[Freddie Records]

5. Capítulo 5

Siggno

[Freddie Records]

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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

Field 7 - Regional - Mexican

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.

1. 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]

2. ¿Como Quieres Que Te Olvide?

Edgar Cortazar & Mark Portmann, songwriters (Pedro Fernández)

Track from: Escúchame

[Universal Music Latin America]

3. Él No Eres Tu

Carlos Alberto Agundiz, songwriter (Los Horoscopos De Durango)

Track from: Desatados

[Disa Records]

4. La Tragedia Del Vaquero

Teodoro Bello, songwriter (Vicente Fernández)

Track from: La Tragedia Del Vaquero

[Sony BMG Music]

5. 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]

6. Por Amarte

Mauricio L. Arriaga & Eduardo Murguia, songwriters (Pepe Aguilar)

[Televisa EMI Music]

7. Por Ella (Poco a Poco)

Luis "Louie" Padilla, songwriter (Intocable)

Track from: Crossroads - Cruce De Caminos

[EMI/Televisa]

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.

1. Standards Rican-ditioned

Ray Barretto

[Zoho Music]

2. In The Zone

Ed Calle

[Mojito/ Union Records/ Street Music]

3. The Enchantment

Chick Corea & Béla Fleck

[Concord Records]

4. Live In Buenos Aires

Carlos Franzetti Trio

[Amapola]

5. 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.

1. Un Fuego De Sangre Pura

Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto From Colombia

[Smithsonian Folkways Recordings]

2. Tambor De Fuego

Los Muñequitos De Matanzas

[Bis Music]

3. Concerto Em Lisboa

Mariza

[Times Square Records]

4. Esta Tierra Es Tuya (This Land is Your Land)

Sones De México Ensemble

[Sones De Mexico Ensemble]

Field 9 - Traditional

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.

1. Una

Luisa Maria Güell

[Union Records]

2. Te Amo Tango

Raúl Jaurena

[Soundbrush Records]

3. Comunidad

Rodolfo Mederos Orquesta Típica

[DBN Discos]

4. Tango Legends

Vayo

[Pantaleón Records]

Field 9 - Traditional

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.

1. Azul

Calima

[Capitol Records España/ Colorecords/ EMI]

2. Sinfonia Flamenca

Juan Carmona

[Le Chant De Monde]

3. Techarí

Ojos De Brujo

[Six Degrees Records/ Diquela Records]

4. Tierra De Calma

Miguel Poveda

[Discmedi-Blau]

5. 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.

1. Spain Again

Michel Camilo & Tomatito

[Emarcy]

2. Spirit Of The Moment

Michel Camilo

[Telarc]

3. Funk Tango

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet

[Paquito Records]

4. Rumba Palace

Arturo Sandoval

[Telarc]

5. 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.

1. Palabras Del Alma

Blest

[B Music]

2. Un Día Más

Daniel Calveti

[CanZion]

3. Voy A Entregar Mi Corazón

Pablo Olivares

[CanZion]

4. En Español

Pamela

[MK Music]

5. Mujer De Fe

Paulina

[Mucho Fruto Music Inc.]

6. Con El Corazón En La Mano

Rojo

[REYVOL]

7. Alegría

Marcos Witt

[Norte]

Field 11 - Christian

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.

1. Caminho De Milagres

Aline Barros

[MK Music]

2. Deus Está Aqui

Padre Juarez de Castro

[Lua Music]

3. Até Tocar O Céu

Eyshila

[MK Music]

4. Um Novo Tempo

Cristina Mel

[Line Records]

5. Uma Nova História

Robinson Monteiro

[Line Records]

6. 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.

1. Baladas Do Asfalto & Outros Blues Ao Vivo

Zeca Baleiro

[MZA Music]

2. A Gente Ainda Não Sonhou

Carlinhos Brown

[Columbia Records (Spain)]

3. Acústico MTV

Lenine

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

4. Pedro Mariano

Pedro Mariano

[Mercury]

5. Prisma

Paulo Ricardo

[EMI]

6. Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã

Ivete Sangalo

[Mercury]

7. Carrossel

Skank

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. Eu Nunca Disse Adeus

Capital Inicial

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

2. MTV Ao Vivo CPM 22

CPM 22

[Arsenal Music]

3. Acústico MTV

Lobão

[Sony BMG]

4. Ao Vivo - Barbican Theatre, Londres 2006

Mvtantes

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

5. NX Zero

NX Zero

[Arsenal Music/Universal Music]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. E Aí?

Jorge Aragão

[Indie Records]

2. 40 Anos de Carreira - Ao Vivo No Teatro Municipal Vol. 2

Beth Carvalho

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

3. Do Brasil e do Mundo

Martinho da Vila

[MZA Music/Universal Music]

4. Mart'nália Em Berlim Ao Vivo

Mart'nália

[Quitanda]

5. Acústico MTV 2 Gafieira

Zeca Pagodinho

[Mercury]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. Ao Vivo

Leny Andrade & Cesar Camargo Mariano

[Albatroz - Bossa 58]

2. Ao Vivo

Gal Costa

[Trama]

3. Casa De Villa

Guinga

[Biscoito Fino]

4. Parceria dos Viajantes

Zé Ramalho

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

5. Noites De Gala, Samba Na Rua

Mônica Salmaso

[Biscoito Fino]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. Ao Vivo Em Goiânia

Bruno & Marrone

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

2. 40 Anos de Sucesso do Bom Rapaz - Ao Vivo

Wanderley Cardoso

[Wanday Music]

3. Diferente

Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

4. Minhas Canções

Fábio Jr.

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

5. Eternamente Cauby Peixoto - 55 Anos De Carreira

Cauby Peixoto

[Atração Fonográfica]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. Conterrâneos

Dominguinhos

[Estudio Eldorado]

2. Brasileira - Ao Vivo

Margareth Menezes

[EMI]

3. Balé Mulato Ao Vivo

Daniela Mercury

[EMI]

4. Tributo A Goiá

Sérgio Reis

[Bavini/ Unimar Music]

5. Trilhas

Naná Vasconcelos

[Azul Music]

Field 12 - Brazilian

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.

1. Berimbau Metalizado

Miro Almeida, Dória & Duller, songwriters (Ivete Sangalo)

Track from: Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã

[Mercury]

2. Carta À Amiga Poeta

Simone Guimarães & Francis Hime, songwriters (Simone Guimarães)

Track from: Flor De Pão

[Biscoito Fino]

3. Não Me Arrependo

Caetano Veloso, songwriter (Caetano Veloso)

Track from: Cê

[Mercury]

4. Para Lá

Arnaldo Antunes & Adriana Calcanhotto, songwriters (Arnaldo Antunes)

Track from: Qualquer

[Biscoito Fino]

5. 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.

For recordings that are created & intended specifically for children.

Para grabaciones creadas con la intención específica para niños.

Para gravações criadas com a intenção específica para crianças.

1. Vida De Bebê

Acalanto

[Azul Music]

2. Mas Grande Que Tú

Miguelito

[W&D Records/Cartel Records/Machete Music]

3. Forró Prás Crianças

Zé Renato & Convidados

[Biscoitinho]

4. El Sueño Del Elefante

Strings For Kids

[Febea Records]

5. 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.

1. Beethoven Abertura Consagração Da Casa Sinfonia Nº 6

John Neschling, Conductor; John Neschling, producer

[Biscoito Fino]

2. Carlos Chávez Complete Chamber Music Volume 4

Southwest Chamber Music; Jeff von der Schmidt, producer

[Cambria]

3. Gitano

Rolando Villazon; Daniel Zalay, producer

[Virgin Classics]

4. La Canción Romántica Española

Montserrat Caballé; Carlos Caballé, producer

[Sello Autor]

5. 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.

1. Ao Vivo - Barbican Theatre, Londres 2006

Luciano Cury, art director (Mvtantes)

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

2. Biograffiti

Gringo Cardia, art director (Rita Lee)

[Biscoito Fino]

3. Edición Especial

Andrea Bardasano, art director (Motel)

[Warner Music Mexico]

4. Los Vallenatos De Andrés

Catalina Díez, art director (Varios Artistas)

[Codiscos]

5. 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.

1. A Tu Lado

Mario Breuer, Gustavo "Pichon" Dal Pont & Javier Garza, engineers; Giovanni

Versari, mastering engineer (Juan Fernando Velasco)

[Union Records]

2. Acústico MTV

Álvaro Alencar, engineer; Ricardo Garcia, mastering engineer (Lenine)

[Sony BMG Music Brasil]

3. Especiaria

Jay Ashby & Jay Dudt, engineers; Jay Dudt & Hollis Greathouse, mastering

engineers (Flávio Chamis)

[Biscoito Fino]

4. La Llave De Mi Corazón

Allan Leschhorn, Luis Mansilla & Ronnie Torres, engineers; Adam Ayan, mastering

engineer (Juan Luis Guerra 440)

[EMI/Televisa]

5. Reina

Gil Cerezo, Carlos Chairez, Omar Gongora, Ulises Lozano & Cesar Pliego,

engineers; Gil Cerezo, Carlos Chairez, Omar Gongora, Ulises Lozano & Cesar

Pliego, mastering engineers (Kinky)

[Universal Music Mexico]

Field 16 - Production

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).

1. Benny Faccone

Ӣ Alla En El Sur (Ilona) (A)

Ӣ La Rueda Del Diablo (Lagusanaciega) (A)

Ӣ Solo Paz (Porpartes) (A)

2. Carlos Jean

”¢ Amante Bandido (Miguel Bosé) (T)

”¢ Como Un Lobo (Miguel Bosé) (T)

Ӣ 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)

3. Sebastian Krys

”¢ Ahora (Jeremías) (S)

Ӣ Amanecer Sin Ti (David Bisbal) (T)

Ӣ Amar Es Lo Que Quiero (David Bisbal) (T)

Ӣ Cuidar Nuestro Amor (David Bisbal) (T)

”¢ Daniela Guzmán (Daniela Guzmán) (A)

”¢ Dicen Que El Tiempo (Jennifer Peña) (A)

Ӣ La Vida (Rabanes) (S)

”¢ Lo Que Trajo El Barco (Obie Bermúdez) (A)

Ӣ No Lo Digas Mas (Luis Fonsi) (T)

Ӣ Soldado De Papel (David Bisbal Featuring Tomatito) (T)

Ӣ Tu Amor (Luis Fonsi) (T)

4. Cachorro López

”¢ Ayúdame (Paulina Rubio) (T)

”¢ El Disco De Tu Corazón (Miranda!) (A)

”¢ (+D) Más (Diego) (A)

Ӣ Ni Una Sola Palabra (Paulina Rubio) (T)

Ӣ Que Me Voy A Quedar (Paulina Rubio) (T)

Ӣ Retrato (Paulina Rubio) (T)

Ӣ Sin Final (Paulina Rubio) (T)

5. 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.

1. Tango Del Pecado

Calle 13

Gabriel Coss & Israel Lugo, video directors; Reaktor Post & Transfer, video

producer

[Sony BMG Music]

2. Anoche Soñé Contigo

Kevin Johansen

Claudio Divella, video director; Claudio Divella, video producer

[Sony BMG Music Argentina]

3. Labios Compartidos

Maná

Pablo Crocce, video director; Felipe Niño, video producer

[Warner Music Mexico]

4. Hay Un Son

Orishas

Edouard Salier, video director; Laurent Rodriguez-Sotelino, video producer

[Universal Music Latino]

5. Ven A Mi Casa Esta Navidad

Voz Veis

Luis Miguel Leal, video director; Jorge Barboza, video producer

[Salto Angel Media]

Field 17 - Music Video

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.

1. A Série

Chico Buarque

Roberto De Oliveira, video director; Celso Tavares, video producer

[]

2. Made In Argentina 2005

Andrés Calamaro

Jose Luis Menegaz & Sebastian Viqueira, video directors; Audiovisuales S.A.,

video producer

[Dro Atlantic S.A.]

3. Mil y Una Historias En Vivo

Franco De Vita

Victor Beltran & Roberto Penso, video directors; Cesar Pulido, video producer

[Sony BMG Music]

4. MTV Unplugged

Ricky Martin

Manny Rodriguez, video director; Charlie Singer & Jose Tillan, video producers

[Sony BMG Music]

5. Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete no Maracanã

Ivete Sangalo

Joana Mazzucchelli, video director; Wilson Cunha, video producer

[Universal Music Ltda.]

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