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20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

Key Show Moments:

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• Opening musical – Tribute to the legacy Latin music represents – 20 artists performed four iconic songs representing four music genres:

  • “La Vida es un Carnaval” – Celia Cruz

  • “Querida” – Juan Gabriel

  • “Secreto de Amor” – Joan Sebastian

  • “De Musica Ligera” – Soda Stereo

• Fernández Family Musical Dynasty

  • Historic performance: Three generations perform on the stage for the first time - Vicente (grandfather), Alejandro (son), and Alex (grandson).

  • Alex (Te Amare), Alejandro (Caballero), Vicente (La Derrota) all three (Volver Volver), accompanied by El Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez.  

  • Immediately after the performance Vicente Fernandez was presented with the Latin Recording Academy President’s Award by Ricky Martin.

• Paula Arenas Performance

  • Intimate, powerful female moment with Julio Reyes Copello on piano

• Alejandro Sanz musical

  • “Mi Persona Favorita” featuring Camila Cabello (on LED screens), Aitana, Greeicy, and Nella (three of the nominees of Best New Artist)

• Rosalía musical

  • World premiere performance of new single “A Palé”

• Fonseca musical

  • Celebrating the music of Camilo Sesto

  • Singing an acoustic version of a “Perdóname”

• Pedro Capó/Alicia Keys musical

  • First time “Calma (Alicia Remix)” is performed with Alicia Keys and Farruko

  • Alicia Keys performing new single “Show Me Love” with Miguel and Pedro Capó

• Juanes Receives the Person of The Year Award by Lars Ulrich, drummer from Metallica.

  • Juanes has credited Metalica for inspiring his musical career

• Pepe Aguilar musical

  • Celebrating the music of José José with an interpretation of “El Triste”

• Ricky Martin musical

  • World premiere performance of new single “Cántalo” with Bad Bunny and Residente

• Bad Bunny musical

  • Accompanied by a symphonic orchestra

Recipients of President’s Merit Award: The President’s Merit Award is an exceptional honor presented to an exclusive and limited group of individuals for their outstanding career in Latin music and significant contributions to the Latin community.  

• Vicente Fernandez

• Thalia

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