Tangana, whose wins included best alternative song for “Nominao” alongside Jorge Drexler and best pop/rock song for “Hong Kong” alongside Andrés Calamaro, both from his critically acclaimed El Madrileño (Sony Music).Īnd the emotional high note, at every level, was the song of the year win, to Cuban liberty anthem “Patria y Vida,” performed by Gente de Zona, Descemer Bueno, Yotuel Romero and newly arrived Cuban rapper El Funky, who performed dressed in white and surrounded by candles in an emotional rendition that got the audience at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to their feet. Camilo was the tip of a small, but growing iceberg of young talent that is making different kinds of waves in Latin music, not just gaining commercial success but also defying the longstanding notion that these awards always tend to go to established names.įollowing Camilo in number of wins, with three each, was 31-year-old Mexican songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera, who won producer of the year, including for his work on Camilo’s Mis Manos, and co-wrote the winning single “Vida de Rico.” Also taking home three trophies was Spaniard C. “Because this album is a celebration of my country, one of the places with the most biodiversity in the world, and that’s where I’m from and what informs my music,” he said, with typical heartfeltness. That persona was manifest at the Latin Grammy ceremony, where, after thanking his wife, parents, label and management, he dedicated a win to his soon-to-be-born baby Indigo (the sex will be a surprise until birth) and to Colombia. He displayed an undiminished upper register on “Be With You,” which was buoyed by swirling aqua lasers, and purred through “Hero,” his voice breaking in all of the right spots as percussion added an undercurrent to the mega-ballad.Meet Juliana Velásquez, Best New Artist Winner at the 2021 Latin Grammys “I know we’re trying to be as safe as possible, but I’m going to ask for one favor: Go (expletive) crazy tonight!” Iglesias, 46, shouted, raising a shot glass in a toast to the frenzied fans. 1 hit from 1999, before heading to the back of the arena with a few band members to perform several songs on the smaller stage, including “Cuando Me Enamoro” and the sighing “Loco.” He hopped into the crowd and endured some significant pawing during “Bailamos,” his No. Like Martin, Iglesias could barely stop beaming throughout his set, so obviously joyful about the ability to interact with fans again. But it was quickly restored for the electro-tinged pop of “Chasing the Sun,” from Iglesias’ just-released “Final Vol. The only evidence of an opening-night glitch came toward the end of the song, when the sound completely evaporated. His songs are also stocked with rich Latin cadences, showcased on “Lola, Lola” – its blistering horns a centerpiece – and “Maria.”Īfter a 30-minute set change, Iglesias arrived to the feisty chugging rhythm of “I’m a Freak,” crouching as he sang in his trademark dark cap and black workshirt with the sleeves rolled up. 'We love our roots': Enrique Iglesias praises Latin music fans as he launches tour with Ricky Martin Whether crooning a valentine or swiveling in lockstep with his dancers, Martin is a constant tease, his hips a GPS to all kinds of trouble. With a raised eyebrow or tilt of his chiseled jaw, Martin conveys more emotion than the most flamboyant frontmen. Surrounded by male and female dancers donning face masks – which only boosted the sexy-ometer – Martin, 49, was both philosophical (“All I see is a path filled with light,” he said from the stage) and seductive. It didn’t take long for Martin to slink to the end of the catwalk that jutted from the stage, sweat trickling down his face as he raised his hands skyward and grinned toward the ceiling, soaking in the long-anticipated applause. Stylish in a black satin robe with an “R” emblazoned on the back, pantaloons and combat boots, Martin traversed the stage, his three-piece horn section following their Pied Piper as he rolled through “La Bomba” and the impassioned ballad “Vuelve.”
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