The Latin Grammys are set to be held on November 15 this year. I decided to showcase some of the songs nominated for this month’s blog post.
This year, J Balvin leads the nominations with 8 and Rosalía with 5. I am big fan of Rosalía’s urban flamenco sound and showcased her song “Malamente” in the last blog post. I personally would love to see it win in the Song of the Year or Record of the Year category.
This playlist starts off with one of my student’s favorites and a nominee for Song of the Year: “Robarte un beso” by Carlos Vives and Sebastián Yatra. It is a feel good song and I appreciate the combination of pop and vallenato.
Next up is the fascinating Colombian group Monsieur Periné with their new single “Bailar contigo.” Lead singer Catalina Garcia has a sweet, crisp but airy at the same time quality to her voice that lends itself well to the interesting combination of caribbean rhythms, guitar, and afro-colombian drums.
Since J Balvin is rocking the nominations, I included his hit of last summer and another student favorite: “Mi gente.”
After “Mi gente,” I slow it down with the soothing voice of Mexican artist El David Aguilar with “Embrujo” who would be a great choice to win in the Best New Artist category.
Rozalén is up next with her powerful “La puerta violeta.” This Spanish artist is a champion for social activism and this song is no exception with her message against domestic abuse and male chauvinism.
In the urban category, J Balvin comes back again teaming up with one of my favorites Nicky Jam for “X” fusing dancehall and reggae to give a caribbean tint to the urban genre. Don’t let Rozalén know I put “X” right after “La puerta violeta”; she would not approve. Spaniard Pablo Alborán lightens the tension with his ballad “No vaya a ser.”
Always entertaining Bomba Estéreo delivers a punch with “Internacionales” which is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Urban Fusion.
To round off the nominees, I end with one of my student’s absolute favorites “Cásate conmigo” by Nicky Jam and Silvestre Dangond up for Best Tropical Song which will have you dancing and singing “Cásate conmigo” multiple times. Just try not to. I dare you.
- Elaine
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