The track was co-written by Maykel Osorbo, who is imprisoned they dedicated the performance to wrongfully charged political prisoners back home. Reggaeton duo Gente de Zona joined Yotuel Romero, Descemer Bueno, and Eliecer "El Funky" Márquez Duany for a live performance of the song. At the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs, the song won the Latin GRAMMY for Song Of The Year and Best Urban Song. The song, like the chants that swept across Cuba last summer, is a call for the end of the communist regime on the island. Over the last year, "Patria Y Vida" became a protest anthem for thousands who took to the streets to make their voices heard in Cuba and throughout the diaspora. A Rich Display Of The Varied Tapestry Of Latin Music Kicks Off the Nightįor years - and in essence, the entirety of its existence - music has served as a fuel during protests, saying what words alone cannot.
To celebrate the Biggest Night in Latin Music, revisits 10 unforgettable moments from the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs. Following a largely virtual year, the live audience at the awards show brought new energy and blissful hope to what was already destined to be an unforgettable night. Mexican singer Carlos Rivera, actress and singer Ana Brenda Contreras and Puerto Rican star Roselyn Sánchez hosted the night. Ringing in a new era in a new normal, artists and guests gathered at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to celebrate the sounds of more than 30 countries across 53 awards categories. The theme of "rediscovering life through music" echoed throughout the night, as artists sang of love and loss, honoring many greats by dusting off classics in the Latin music canon, and knighting new talents with a keen display of intergenerational unity.
The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs, officially known as the 22nd Latin GRAMMYs, provided another successful celebration of the rich and layered tapestry of Latin music. Songbook: How Pop Icon Christina Aguilera Traversed Two Cultures & Languages Across Her Discography Penning memorable hits like "Me Dediqué a Perderte" and "Caballero," he brought his deep, wavering voice in duet with Olvera. It is a great recognition of a long career - one that has been at hard times but also beautiful, that we have enjoyed and continue to enjoy a lot - by one of the most important award in music and the arts."Īlejandro Fernández is a chivalrous mariachi in his own right. That year, their singer, Fher Olvera, told the Latin GRAMMYs program book about their unprecedented recognition: "For us, it's a privilege and a pleasure. In 2019, Maná became the first band to be honored Person of the Year by The Latin Recording Academy. And on the Biggest Night in Latin Music that proved to be true all over. In fact, Maná has an indisputable knack at crafting timeless pop ditties that have standed the test of time. The tune is a staple in the Latin music canon, originally released in 2003. Maná and Alejandro Fernández, two of the most recognizable Mexican acts, joined forces to perform the sweeping "Mariposa Traicionera."
Mexican rock balladry met a mariachi's wailing voice at Latin GRAMMYs 2021.