Rosalía and Milo J take top awards as Daddy Yankee is paid tribute at Latin Grammys
The 27th annual Latin Grammys celebrated diverse musical talent, with artists like Rosalía and Milo J winning top honors. The event also featured a tribute to reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee and recognized a newly elected US congressman, Bobby Pulido.
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The Latin Grammys serve as a major cultural barometer for the global influence of Spanish-language music and its intersection with politics and social issues.
The 27th annual Latin Grammy's wrapped up in Las Vegas last night with a big night for Argentine folk music, a very big surprise award presenter and a newly minted U.S. congressman taking home a Latin Grammy statuette.
In an industry in which either reggaeton beats or polished pop productions dominate the charts and sales, folk music-powered 20-year-old Argentine vocalist Milo J took home the award for Record of the Year for his single Niño, as well as Best Folk Album for La Vida Era Más Corta, Best Urban/Urban Fusion performance, and Best Recording Package.
Spanish vocalist Rosalía swept several top categories including Album of the Year and Best Alternative Album for LUX, Song of the Year, Best Pop Song and Best Short Form Music Video.
Colombian vocalist Karol G was another multiple category winner, in the Best Urban Music Album and Best Reggaeton Performance categories.
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