Although Often overlooked by the Recording Academy at its main awards ceremonyLater this month, Latin music will receive its recognition from the institution.
According to a press release from CBS, “The Grammy Celebration of Latin Music” will be a two-hour television special celebrating the genre's “lasting impact and influence in the United States.” The program will air on December 28 on Tiffany Network at 8:00 pm PT.
Actor Wilmer Valderrama and singer-songwriter Roselyn Sanchez will co-host the show, which will feature performances from artists including Angela Aguilar, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Maren Morris, Laura Pausini, Prince Royce, Karine Leon, Warning, Robin Thicke and Billy Idol.
Cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Buena Vista Social Club””—which is nominated for a Grammy for musical theater album—will also grace the stage.
The program will feature interviews with Latin musicians and Grammy icons, including Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno and Carlos Santana.
Moreno received her only Grammy nomination and win at the 15th Grammy Awards for Children's Music Album for her work on “The Electric Company.” Her Grammy was the second crown jewel in her EGOT quest, which she completed in 1977 with her Emmy for her appearance on The Muppet Show.
Santana's 1999 album “Supernatural” set the record for most Grammy wins in a single night with eight at the 42nd Grammy Awards, matching the record set by Michael Jackson's “Thriller” in 1984.
The program is modeled after previous Grammy recognition shows, known as “salutes,” for artists such as the Beatles; Beach Boys; Prince; Bee Gees; Whitney Houston; Earth, Wind and Fire; Elton John; Paul Simon; Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder.
“The Grammy Celebration of Latin Music” will air just over a month before the 68th Grammy Awards, which will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
Latin artists will feature prominently at the upcoming awards ceremony, with Bad Bunny becoming the first Hispanic artist to receive nominations in multiple top categories for his critically acclaimed album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” including record, album and song of the year.
Strange Argentine duo Ka7riel and Paco Amoroso received their first Grammy nomination in the Latin Rock or Alternative Album category for their nine-track EP “Papota.” If they win, they will become the second Argentine group to win in this category; Los Fabulosos Cadillacs bounced back in 1998 when the category first appeared.
Recording Academy aficionado Edgar Barrera received his third consecutive nomination for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) for his work with Karol G, Juanes, Shakira, Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, Young Miko, Marco Antonio Solis, Manuel Turizo and Santana.
Indie band Maria were nominated in a new artist category along with global girl group Katseye, which includes Venezuelan Cuban-American dancer and singer Daniela Avanzini.
