Brazilians stand out and Rosalía takes home the most important award of the night

The 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place last Thursday night (17) in Las Vegas, United States, and awarded the highlights of 2022 in international and national music. Brazilians were present among the nominees, including wins in several categories, with highlights for Ludmilla, Liniker and Erasmo Carlos. Rosalía won in the category considered the most important of the night – 'Album of the Year'.

Brazilians stand out with nominations and victories

The Brazilian spotlight began at the beginning of the ceremony, as Anitta was one of the presenters, alongside singers Laura Pausini and Thalía and Luis Fonsi. Despite not winning, Anitta had two nominations for her hit 'Envolver' in the 'Record of the Year' category and in the 'Best Reggaeton Performance' category. In addition, seven Brazilians were awarded in the pre-ceremony. Highlights included Ludmilla and Liniker, who won their first Grammys in the 'Best Samba/Pagode Album' and 'Best Brazilian Popular Music Album' categories with “Numanice #2” by Ludmilla and “Indigo Borboleta Anil” by Liniker, respectively. “I'm reaching places I never imagined, even though I don't speak Spanish or any other language. I'm being respected for my roots and my essence. There's no price or prize that can pay for that.”. Ludmilla said in a post after the ceremony celebrating the achievements, she was also responsible for the award in the 'Urban Music Album' category, won by singer Bad Bunny.

_{Moment when Ludmilla receives award. (Video: Reproduction/Instagram)}

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The other winners were, in the category of 'Best Rock or Alternative Music Album in Portuguese', the winner was Erasmo Carlos with “O Futuro Pertence À… Jovem Guarda”; in the 'Best Sertaneja Music Album' Chitãozinho and Xororó took the award for “Chitãozinho e Xororó Legado”; Best Contemporary POP Album in Portuguese, Bala Desejo with “Sim Sim Sim”; Best Roots Music Album in Portuguese, Alceu Valença with “Senhora Estrada” and finally Best Song in Portuguese, Jorge Drexler & Marisa Monte “Vento Sardo”. In the list of nominees, but without victories, the highlights were: Jão, Lagum, Luísa Sonza, Marina Sena, Marília Mendonça with Maiara and Maraísa, Caetano Veloso and Criolo.

Rosalía, Bad Bunny and Christina Aguilera are also crowned

Among the big names present at the ceremony was Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer was nominated in 10 categories and won in five, namely 'Best Urban Music Album' – “Un Verano Sin Ti”; 'Best Urban Fusion/Performance' and 'Best Urban Song' – “Tití Me Preguntó”, 'Best Rap/Hip Hop Song' – “De Museo”, and 'Best Reggaeton Performance' – “Lo Siento BB:/”, won alongside Tainy and Julieta Venegas. Christina Aguilera was crowned in the category of 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album', an award presented by Brazilian Luisa Sonza. The big name of the night was Spanish singer Rosalía, who won in the category considered the most important of the night, 'Album of the Year', making her the first woman to win in the category twice, in addition to three other awards.

New artist at 95 years old

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Another name that caught a lot of attention was Ángela Álvarez, who at 95 years old won as 'Best New Artist', tying with singer Silvana Estrada and still being the oldest artist nominated in this category. Born in Cuba, she left the capital Havana in 1962, shortly after the Cuban Revolution and when she was a child her father did not let her sing, despite this her late husband always encouraged her to write her songs. The first album featuring her songs written over decades was produced by Álvarez's grandson, and in her victory speech she made a point of encouraging people not to give up on their dreams. “For those who have not achieved their dream, although life is difficult, there is always a way out and with faith and love you can achieve it, I promise you (…) It is never too late.” Ángela Álvarez's story is being told in a documentary titled “Miss Ángela”.

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_{Ángela Álvarez receiving an award. (Photo: Reproduction/Ethan Miller)}

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Check out all the 2022 Latin Grammy nominees and winners below:

Recording of the Year

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“Pa Mis Muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole Featuring Nathy Peluso

“Arena Castles” – Pablo Alborán

“Involve” – Anitta

“Pa’lla Voy” – Marc Anthony

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“Ojitos Lindos” – Bad Bunny & Bomba Estereo

“Catch” – Camilo

“Tocarte” – Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana (winner)

“Provence” – Karol G

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“Vale La Pena” – Juan Luis Guerra

“La Fama” – Rosalía Featuring The Weeknd

“Te Felicito” – Shakira & Rauw Alejandro

“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo

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Album of the Year

“Aguilera” – Christina Aguilera

“Pa’lla Voy” – Marc Anthony

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“Un Verano Sin Ti” – Bad Bunny

“Deja” – Stereo Bomb

“Tinta Y Tiempo” – Jorge Drexler

“Ya No Somos A No Somos Los Mismos” – Elsa Y Elmar

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“Traveler” – Fonseca

“Motomami” (Digital Album) – Rosalía (winner)

“Sanz” – Alejandro Sanz

“Dharma” – Sebastian Yatra

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Song of the Year

“A Veces Bien YA Veces Mal” – Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro & Nile Rodgers

“Agua” – Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro & Nile Rodgers

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“Algo Es Mejor” – Mon Laferte

“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo

“Besos En La Frente” – Fonseca

“Find Me” – Carla Morrison

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“Hentai” – Rosalia

“Indigo” – Camilo & Evaluna Montaner

“Pa Mis Muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Nicki Nicole, Becky G Featuring Nathy Peluso

“Provence” – Karol G

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“Red Tacones” – Sebastián Yatra

“Tocarte” – Jorge Drexler & C. Tangana (winner)

Best Pop Vocal Album

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“Ya No Somos Los Mismos” – Elsa Y Elmar

“Love We Deserve” – Kany García

“Clichés” – Jesse & Joy

“El Renacimiento” – Carla Morrison

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“Dharma” – Sebastian Yatra (winner)

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Aguilera” – Christina Aguilera (winner)

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“Traveler” – Fonseca

“Philharmonic 20 Years” – Marta Gómez

“The Life” – Kurt

“Frecuencia” – Sin Bandera

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Best New Artist

Ángela Alvarez (winner – draw)

Sofia Campos

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Candle and Paul

Clarissa

Silvana Estrada (winner – tie)

Pol Granch

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Nabalez

Tiare

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Yahritza and Her Essence

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Nicole Zignago

Best Pop Song

“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo

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“Besos En La Frente” – Fonseca

“Indigo” – Camilo & Evaluna Montaner

“La Guerrilla De La Concordia” – Jorge Drexler (winner – draw)

“Tacones Rojos” – Sebastián Yatra (winner – draw)

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Best Reggaeton Performance

“Desperados” – Rauw Alejandro & Chencho Corleone

“Involve” – Anitta

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“Yonaguni” – Bad Bunny

“Nicky Jam: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 41” – Bizarrap & Nicky Jam

“Lo Siento Bb:/” – Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas

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Best Urban Fusion/Performance

“Pa Mis Muchachas” – Christina Aguilera, Nicki Nicole, Becky G Featuring Nathy Peluso

“Santo” – Christina Aguilera & Ozuna

“Volví” – Adventure, Bad Bunny

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“Titi Me Pregunto” – Bad Bunny (Winner)

“This Is Not America” – Resident Featuring Ibeyi

Best Urban Music Album

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“Breathe” – Akapellah

“Trap Cake Vol. 2” – Rauw Alejandro

“Los Favoritos 2.5” – Arcangel

“Un Verano Sin Ti” – Bad Bunny (winner)

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“Animal” – Maria Becerra

Best Song “Urban”

“Desperados” – Rauw Alejandro & Chencho Corleone

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“Lo Siento Bb:/” – Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas

“Mamiii” – Becky G & Karol G

“Ojos Rojos” – Nicky Jam

“Titi Me Pregunto” – Bad Bunny (winner)

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Best Rap/Hip Hop Song

“Love” – Akapellah

“Dance Crip” – Trueno

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“De Museo” – Bad Bunny (winner)

“El Gran Robo, Pt.2” – Lito Mc Cassidy, Daddy Yankee

“Freestyle 15” – Farina

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Best Instrumental Album

“Back To 4” – C4 Trio

“Symphonic Gerry Weil” – Gerry Weil & Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar

“Ofrenda” – Grupo Raíces De Venezuela

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“Maxixe Samba Groove” – Hamilton De Holanda (Winner)

“Ella” – Daniela Padrón & Glenda Del E

Best Christian Music Album (Portuguese Language)

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“Before Therapy” – Asaph

“Samba and Love” – Antonio Cirilo

“Epiphany” – Clovis

“You Are Everything” – Bruna Karla

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“Groove Lab” – Eli Soares (winner)

Best Contemporary Pop Album in Portuguese Language

“Yes Yes Yes” – Bala Desejo (winner)

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“For Us to Wake Up” – Gilsons

“Pirate” – John

“First Class” – Marina Sena

“Sweet 22” – Luisa Sonza

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Best Rock or Alternative Music Album in Portuguese Language

“Qvvjfa?” – Bacchus Exu Do Blues

“The Future Belongs to… the Young Guard” – Erasmo Carlos (winner)

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“About Living” – Criolo

“Memories (Of Where I Never Been)” – Lagum

“Delta Estacio Blues” – Juçara Marçal

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Best Samba/Pagode Album

“Good Winds” – Nego Alvaro

“Homogeneous Mixture” – Martinho Da Vila

“Uncoiling” – Alfredo Del-Penho, João Cavalcanti, Moyseis Marques and Pedro Miranda

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“Numanice #2” – Ludmilla (winner)

“Lilac” Sky – Pericles

Best Brazilian Popular Music Album

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“Orchards” – Chico Chico

“Summary of the Bid” – João Donato and Jards Macalé

“Indigo Butterfly” – Liniker (winner)

“Naked With My Music” – Ney Matogrosso

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“Doors” – Marisa Monte

“My Coconut” – Caetano Veloso

Best Country Music Album

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“Chitaozinho & Xororó Legacy” – Chitaozinho & Xororó (Winner)

“Agropoc” – Gabeu

“Expectation X Reality” – Matheus & Kauan

“Bosses 35%” – Marilia Mendonça, Maiara & Maraísa

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“Natural” – Lauana Prado

Best Portuguese-Language Roots Music Album

“Afrosong of the Nations” – Matthew Hallelujah

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“On the Road – Live” – Pau E Corda Band Featuring Quinteto Violado

“Good Swaying” – Luiz Caldas

“Beautiful Chico” – Targino Gondim, Nilton Freittas, Roberto Malvezzi

“Lady of the Leaves” – Áurea Martins

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“Oríki” – Iara Rennó

“Lady Road” – Alceu Valença (winner)

Best Song in Portuguese Language

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“Baby 95” – Liniker

“Idiot – John

“Cut Me In The Mouth Of Heaven Death Does Not Ask For Forgiveness” – Criolo Featuring Milton Nascimento

“My Coconut” – Caetano Veloso

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“Por Supuesto” – Marina Sena

“Sardinian Wind” – Marisa Monte Featuring Jorge Drexler

Best Rock Album

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“Mojigata” – Marilina Bertoldi

“Unas Raras Vacaciones” – Él Mató A Un Policía Motorizado (Winner)

“Cada Vez Cadaver” – Fito Y Fitipaldis

“1021” – La Gusana Ciega

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“Rpdf” – Wiplash

Best Rock Song

“Día Mil” – Eruca Sativa

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“Waiting for a Señal” – Bunbury

“Finisterre” – Vetusta Morla

“Lo Mejor De Nuestras Vidas” – Fito Paez (winner)

“No Olvidamos” – Molotov

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“Let It Get Better” – Wos

Best Pop/Rock Album

“Trinchera” – Babasónicos

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“Monsters” – Bruses

“La Dirección” – Conociendo Rusia

“Los Años Salvajes” – Fito Paez (Winner)

“Cable A Tierra” – Vetusta Morla

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Best Pop/Rock Song

“Pluck me out” – Wos

“Babel” – Carlos Vives & Fito Páez (winner)

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“Bye Bye” – Babasónicos

“Disfraz” – Conociendo Rusia

“What are you going to do with me???” – Elsa Y Elmar Y Bruses

Featured photo: Ludmilla, Rosalía and Liniker receiving an award at the 2022 Latin Grammy ceremony. Reproduction/AFP

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