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Run The World: How Shakira Became One Of The Most Influential Female Artists Of The 21st Century

In celebration of Women's History Month — and Shakira's new album, 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' — take a journey through the Colombian superstar's monumental career, from making global smashes to empowering women worldwide.

Over the course of nearly four decades, Shakira — born Shakira Isabel Mebarak in Barranquilla, Colombia — has become the best-selling Latin female artist of all-time, and in turn one of the most influential female artists of her time.

In honor of Women's History Month, revisit a few of the massive moments in her career that paved the way for the international market of other Latin artists.

She famously invited Latin flow to the Western music industry with her global breakthrough album, 2001's Laundry Service . Five years later, she broke the record for the most-played pop song in a week with "Hips Don't Lie."

Since the beginning, Shakira has used her powerful performances to uplift other women. Her lyrics often emphasize themes of self-reliance, independence, and female strength, most notably in her 2009 hit, "She Wolf."

More than three decades into her career, Shakira is still empowering women with more history-making feats. In 2020, she co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez , celebrating Latin culture in front of more than 100 million viewers; it's now the most-watched halftime show on YouTube, with more than 308 million views as of press time.

Now, at 47, Shakira continues to use her voice to encourage women to shape their own path, as a mother of two balancing her colossal career. Her forthcoming twelfth studio album — Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran , which translates to "Women No Longer Cry" — is a testament to that.

In celebration of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran 's March 22 arrival and Women's History Month, press play on the video above to learn more about Shakira's achievements. Check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Run The World.

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Inside The Latin GRAMMYs Exhibit At The GRAMMY Museum: Karol G’s History-Making Moments, Rosalia’s Iconic First Red Carpet Look & More

Get a glimpse of one of the Latin Recording Academy’s three exhibits celebrating the Latin GRAMMYs’ 25th anniversary — and highlighting the biggest onstage, backstage and red carpet moments.

To celebrate 25 years of the Latin GRAMMY Awards, the Latin Recording Academy opened a new exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on Sept. 19. The entire second floor of the museum is dedicated to capturing the growth of Latin music that has gone hand-in-hand with the Latin GRAMMYs through awards, artifacts, outfits, and instruments from previous winners and nominees like Shakira , Karol G , Peso Pluma , Juan Luis Guerra , Celia Cruz , and many more.

"Today, Latin artists are crafting pop culture, influencing everything, and breaking all the charts," Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud tells GRAMMY.com. "For the Latin Recording Academy, it's been a privilege to be with them on this journey, and this exhibit tries to bring this journey closer to the people. For us, this is an attempt to bring this journey and this legacy closer to the audience."

The newly opened exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum, officially named Latin GRAMMYs 25: A Legacy of Musical Excellence , is one of three that the Latin Recording Academy is presenting as part of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs celebration happening throughout this year, all of which will highlight the magic of the Latin GRAMMYs. The Paley Museum in New York City will host its exhibit, which opened Sept. 13, and runs through Nov. 3; the exhibit at Miami's Gary Nader Art Centre will open Sept. 26 and run through Dec. 20. The GRAMMY Museum's exhibit closes Dec. 18.

The series of multi-city exhibits leads up to the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs , which officially mark the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards. Taking place Thursday, Nov. 14 , in Miami, the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs will debut of a new field and two new categories : Best Latin Electronic Music Performance , housed within the new Electronic Music field, and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album . Ahead of the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, the Latin Recording Academy will host the official Latin GRAMMY Week 2024, which includes multiple events throughout Miami-Dade County including the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala , which this year honors 18-time Latin GRAMMYs winner and two-time GRAMMY winner Carlos Vives , and the 2024 Special Awards Presentation .

Ahead of the GRAMMY Museum’s exhibit opening, Abud and Jasen Emmons, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs of the GRAMMY Museum, took GRAMMY.com on a tour. Below, learn more about the GRAMMY Museum's monumental, history-filled display.

Learn more about the Latin Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum’s Latin GRAMMYs 25: A Legacy of Musical Excellence exhibit .

All photos by Rebecca Sapp.

A Timeline Of Latin GRAMMY Milestones

When entering the second floor of the GRAMMY Museum, one of the walls is covered with a giant timeline of major moments and milestones from the Latin GRAMMYs. The timeline starts with the 1st Annual ceremony in 2000, where Ricky Martin , Celia Cruz, and Gloria Estefan paid tribute to mambo legend Tito Puente , who had passed away a few months prior.

From there, moments highlighted include Luis Fonsi 's performance of "Despacito" in 2017 with Diplo , Bomba Estéreo and Victor Manuelle , and Bad Bunny 's win for Best Urban Album in 2019 where he advocated for more respect for reggaeton music and its artists. Edgar Barrera , who won the first Songwriter Of The Year award at last year's ceremony, also has his history-making Latin GRAMMY on display. The timeline not only shows the growth of the awards, but its impact on Latin music going mainstream.

"We created a platform for new artists to evolve and to present their craft, but also a way to celebrate established artists," Abud says as he looks at the timeline. "I think the beauty here is that we celebrate both at the same time that we are nurturing the next generation [or artists]. I love to see an artist like Karol G be Best New Artist in 2018 and winning Album Of The Year in 2023 and breaking all the records. It's the concept of how we bring it all full circle."

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The Latin GRAMMY Awards By the Numbers

There's also a few more giant graphics on the other walls of the exhibit that are informational and educational. One graphic — which could be useful for either the GRAMMYs or Latin GRAMMY Awards — explains the difference between the Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year categories; another graphic shows the legacy of the Latin GRAMMYs by the numbers. The number 18 is shown next to Eduardo Cabra , who has the most wins for a producer, while his former Calle 13 associate, Residente , is highlighted for the most wins by a male artist with 28. Meanwhile, 2006 is shown next to Shakira's name for the ceremony where she made history as the first woman to win Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Album Of The Year.

"I would like for visitors to feel the emotions because music is all about the emotions," Abud says. "I would like for them to go through the journey and remember what they were doing in 2006 or 2016, for example. I hope this exhibit brings them memories and gets them excited about the future. It's a combination of celebrating our past, but also enjoying the present, and preparing for the future."

Latin GRAMMYs Museum Exhibit Instruments

The Diversity Of Latin Music Through Instruments

Another way the GRAMMY Museum's Latin GRAMMYs exhibit is hoping to educate visitors is through the instruments on display. Mexican group Intocable loaned a series of instruments that highlight the sounds of música Mexicana, including the bajo sexto guitar, the accordion, and a Djembe drums.

To highlight other genres in Latin music as well, Juan Luis Guerra loaned a güira, which is used in his merengue with "Punta Cana" written across it. The drums that Sheila E. played during her performance with Guerra at the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMYs are also present. The instruments exemplify not only different genres, but also different Latin cultures and countries.

"We really wanted to show a number of different instruments that we used in Latin music, like timbales or bajo sexto because for many people they may have heard them, but they haven't seen them before," Emmons says. "It's fun for people to be able to go, 'Oh! That's what that looks like, so it's making that sound.' We're really always trying to have that educational element to what we do."

Iconic Performances Revisited

The history of career-defining performances at the Latin GRAMMYs is captured in the fashion at the exhibit.

The colorful spirit of Celia Cruz, who passed away in 2003, is captured in a white and blue wig at the exhibit. The Cuban legend wore the wig during the 2002 Latin GRAMMYs — her last televised performance.

The outfits on display also further exemplify the diversity of Latin music. Mexican icon Pepe Aguilar 's traditional charro suit is next to Peso Pluma's Givenchy and Alexander McQueen outfit from last year's ceremony that exemplifies his more urban approach to música Mexicana. Rauw Alejandro , who has gone from reggaeton hit-maker to global pop star, mixed both worlds with his red-hot Enfants Riches Déprimés look at last year's ceremony. Rosalía 's white bodysuit from her flamenco-infused debut on the Latin GRAMMYs stage in 2018 is also on display.

"It's fun to see the growth of both Latin music, but also the Latin GRAMMYs," Emmons says. "It's extraordinary when you think in just 25 years how massive it's become and incredibly exciting. It was really fun to go through that [legacy of the Latin GRAMMYs] and figure out what were those moments that helped expand awareness of this and celebrate it."

Latin GRAMMYs Museum Exhibit Red Carpet Looks

Red Carpet Fashion At The Latin GRAMMYs

The iconic fashion of the Latin GRAMMY Awards isn't only limited to the performances. On the red carpet, many nominees and winners have made statements with their outfits.

One standout fashion moment in particular at the exhibit is Mon Laferte 's purple suit at the 2021, where she proudly flaunted her pregnancy at the time. Karol G's metallic Balmain dress from last year's ceremony — where she later won Album Of The Year — is another stunning highlight among the outfits.

Barrera's fashion-forward suit that he wore during his historic Songwriter Of The Year win in 2023 is also on display. Beatriz Luengo , who won Song Of The Year for the Cuban protest anthem "Patria o Vida" in 2021, paid tribute to Celia Cruz with a blue gown that had the late legend's face emblazoned on it.

"The biggest thing I want is for visitors to go away saying, 'I want to listen to these artists,' if they haven't already," Emmons says. "Also, to have more appreciation for the artistry, and the showmanship because a lot of what we have on display are some of the performance outfits, red carpet outfits, and amazing style. At the heart of this exhibit is to inspire people to go discover artists that maybe they haven't listened to in awhile, or they never heard of before."

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2024 Latin GRAMMYs: Song Of The Year Nominations

Learn more about nominees "A Fuego Lento," "A La Mitad (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie "Zorro")," "Aún Me Sigo Encontrando," "Caracas En El 2000," "Derrumbe," "(Entre Paréntesis)," "Mi Ex Tenía Razón," "Según Quién," "Te Lo Agradezco," and "313."

Song Of The Year represents one of the most coveted honors at the Latin GRAMMYs, alongside Album Of The Year , Record Of The Year and Best New Artist . Like the award ceremony itself — which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year — the 10 songs in competition for the title of Song Of The Year form a vibrant portrait of the state of Latin music in this moment.

Among the songs being recognized are several star-studded collaborations: Daymé Arocena & Vicente Garcia 's "A Fuego Lento"; Gian Marco & Rubén Blades ' "Aún Me Sigo Encontrando"; Elena Rose , Danny Ocean & Jerry Di's "Caracas En El 2000"; Shakira and Grupo Frontera 's "(Entre Paréntesis)"; and Residente , Silvia Pérez Cruz & Penélope Cruz's "313." Two songs featuring Carin León made the list, too: his Maluma team-up "Según Quién" and his Kany García duet "Te Lo Agradezco."

The other three contenders are songs by both new and veteran stars. Rising Mexican singer Maura Nava's "A La Mitad (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie "Zorro")" earns a nomination, as well as Karol G 's "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" and Jorge Drexler 's "Derrumbe."

Of course, Song Of The Year is awarded to the songwriters, which means the nominees in this Category may not actually include the artists themselves. Below, learn more about the songs — and songwriters — that received a Song Of The Year nomination at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs. Then be sure to tune into the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, officially known as the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards, on Thursday, Nov. 14 , at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) on on Univision, Galavisión and ViX to see who wins.

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Daymé Arocena & Vicente García — "A Fuego Lento"

Daymé Arocena & Vicente García, songwriters

At 32 years old, with five solo albums and a long list of accolades attached to her name, Daymé Arocena is one of the leading lights of contemporary Afro-Cuban jazz. As a member of Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, the Havana-born-and-bred singer received a GRAMMY nomination in the Best Latin Jazz Album Category, for her 2016 album Oddara . Her 2024 album, Alkemi , brought her greater attention outside of jazz circles and her native Cuba. The album leans in a more accessible, tropical-pop direction than her previous releases, while still showcasing her astounding vocal range and dynamic singing abilities.

Her fifth solo album takes its name from the Yoruba word for alchemy — and, just as alchemy is concerned with spiritual and material transformation, the music on Alkemi marks a transformative moment for Arocena. She chose to record in Puerto Rico and produce the album with Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13 out of a desire to freely explore a range of Afro-Caribbean sounds. The finished work is a unique and beautiful mix of avant-R&B, funk, Latin sounds with African roots.

The Latin GRAMMY-nominated album single, "A Fuego Lento," is, as the title suggests, a soulful and passionate slow burner that features the vocals of Dominican musician (and four-time Latin GRAMMY winner) Vicente García . This is Arocena’s first Latin GRAMMY nomination.

Maura Nava — "A La Mitad"

Julio Reyes Copello & Mariana Vega, songwriters

Emerging Mexican artist Maura Nava is a classically trained vocalist who first gained the world's attention through a popular TikTok video in which her cat, Maximino, joins in as she hits the operatic high notes in the Enrique Granados tonadilla "El Majo Discreto" ("The Discreet Lover"). The singer is endearingly unable to keep a straight face after being interrupted by her feline friend, who warbles along with the 1910 composition. (Search "opera cat" and you'll find it.)

After the young singer posted the clip online, she was scouted by producer Julio Reyes Copello and invited to attend his pop finishing school, ArtHouse Academy. Shortly after completing the program, the talented newcomer, who is now based in Miami, landed a contract with Universal Music Latin on the basis of her viral break and crystalline soprano.

Nava's debut single is "A La Mitad," an eerily pretty vehicle for her stunning range and subtle vibrato, composed for the soundtrack to the Prime Video series "Zorro." If this is the first you are hearing of Nava, stay tuned — it won't be the last time you hear her voice.

Gian Marco & Rubén Blades — "Aún Me Sigo Encontrando"

Rubén Blades, Gian Marco & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters

To earn his fourth nomination in the Song Of The Year Category, Peruvian singer/songwriter Gian Marco linked with none other than the legendary Panamanian salsero and songwriter Rubén Blades (who is now a three-time Song Of The Year nominee himself). Their moody ballad, "Aún Me Sigo Encontrando," is the title track from his 2023 album. In it, the two seasoned artists wax philosophical about the complexities of life and finding one's place in the world, backed by a rain of percussion. The unadorned nature of the song adds to its haunting quality.

Aún Me Sigo Encontrando is one of the more rootsy additions to Marco's vast discography. The majority of its tracks are built around Afro-Caribbean percussion and finger-picked, acoustic guitar. The relatively minimalist instrumentation lends itself to the album's pensive mood, and also for thoughtful appreciation of the many collaborations with heavyweight such as Blades and revered Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez .

Marco is one of Peru's foremost musical ambassadors. He has won the Latin GRAMMY for the Best Singer-Songwriter Album three times, and now counts 18 nominations total as of press time.

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Elena Rose, Danny Ocean & Jerry Di — "Caracas En El 2000"

Marvin Hawkins Rodriguez, Jerry Di, La Pichu, Danny Ocean & Elena Rose, songwriters

Having written hit songs for numerous stars in Latin music, Elena Rose is a driving force behind the scenes in the current wave of Latin pop and reggaeton. The beneficiaries of her lyrical prowess have included Bad Bunny ("Party"), Jennifer Lopez and Maluma jointly ("Pa' Ti"), Selena Gomez ("De Una Vez"), and, prolifically, both Becky G and TINI . (Rose was nominated in the Songwriter Of The Year Category at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs.)

After debuting as an artist in her own right in 2020 with the single "Sandunga," the Venezuelan-American has increasingly focused on her career in front of the mic. Since then, she has released more than a dozen high-performing singles as a solo artist. One of those songs, 2023's "Caracas En El 2000" earned the singer/songwriter another hit and a nomination in the Song Of The Year Category for the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs. The song is a breezy earworm featuring fellow Venezuelan artists Danny Ocean and Jerry Di that joyfully celebrates the Caracas that each of the young artists knew as a child.

Including her three nominations this year (Song Of The Year, Best Pop/Rock Song for "Blanco y Negro" and Best Regional Song for "Por El Contrario"), Rose has nine Latin GRAMMY nominations to date. This marks her first in the Song Of The Year Category.

Jorge Drexler — "Derrumbe"

Jorge Drexler, songwriter

Singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler has risen to a position of international renown with tuneful folk pop that draws on the musical traditions of his native Uruguay. His work has garnered repeated recognition from the Latin Recording Academy, with 13 wins, including two awards for Song Of The Year. He is nominated in the Category again this year for his simple, but wrenching ballad "Derrumbe." The standalone single tells the story of a relationship's disintegration in poetic, metaphorical terms, characterizing it as a house of cards that crumbles when one partner removes a single card.

Accompanied only by guitar, the troubadour mourns the loss, lamenting "Nuestro amor cedió por las costuras" ("Our love gave way at the seams"). "Quedamos a la intemperie/ Sin un "tal vez" que nos resguardara," he sings. ("We are left out in the open/ Without a "maybe to protect us.") Though somber, the song reflects Drexler's prodigious skill in songcraft and economy of storytelling in song.

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Shakira & Grupo Frontera — "(Entre Paréntesis)"

Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Manuel Lorente Freire, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Shakira, songwriters

A few of the artists nominated in the Song Of The Year Category also had one of the year's biggest albums. Shakira, for one, is also up for Album Of The Year for her triumphant comeback album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don't Cry Anymore). In the category at hand, she received a nod for the 2024 album single with Mexican-American band Grupo Frontera.

The Colombian singer/songwriter and the regional Mexican group's joint effort, "(Entre Paréntesis)," is a reminder of Shakira's chameleon-like gift for expressing herself in seemingly any language or genre. An emotional cumbia with a distinctly Mexican flavor, the song is one of the most delightful collaborations on an album that saw her duet with Rauw Alejandro , Cardi B , Ozuna , Manuel Turizo , Fuerza Regida, and Karol G.

If Shakira takes home Song Of The Year at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, she will be a back-to-back winner in the Category. Her internet-breaking collab with Bizarrap , "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53," won Song Of The Year at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs .

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Karol G — "Mi Ex Tenía Razón"

Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Karol G & MAG, songwriters

Mexican and Mexican-American influences have been omnipresent in Latin music for the past two years. In that light, it comes as little surprise that Karol G's hat tip in this year's Song Of The Year Category is the Tex-Mex flavored pop-cumbia of "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" from Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) , the companion mixtape to her 2023 album, also titled Mañana Será Bonito .

Karol has shared that the song's sweet melody and regional accent were inspired by the music of Selena Quintanilla , one of the reggaeton superstar's all-time idols. Recording the mixtape allowed Karol G to try out new musical modes as she did with "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" and the dub reggae of "Me Tengo Que Ir," a collaboration with Kali Uchis .

After a huge night at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs — where Karol G took home three awards, including Album Of The Year — the Colombian star could have an even bigger night at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs. She tallies eight nominations this year, including Album Of The Year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) and Record Of The Year for "Mi Ex Tenía Razón."

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Maluma & Carin León — "Según Quién"

Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Luís Miguel Gómez Castaño, Maluma, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Juan Camilo Vargas, songwriters

In recent years, música Mexicana has become the genre to watch, and dabble with, in the world of Latin music. Maluma could not resist its allure and tried his hand with "Según Quién," an irreverent norteño duet with Mexican regional music standard bearer — and sought after musical collaborator — Carin León. Both Maluma and León took the opportunity to let their respective devil-may-care, bad boy sides out to play on the invective-filled track, which winkingly suggests the Colombian urbano star has found his way to Mexico in order to drown his sorrows and forget a toxic relationship.

The single, which appears on Maluma's successful 2023 album, Don Juan , has been a significant hit for him, reaching No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. This is his sixth nomination in the Song Of The Year Category, and his 18th Latin GRAMMY nomination overall.

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Kany García & Carin León — "Te Lo Agradezco"

Rafa Arcaute, Kany García, Carin León & Richi López, songwriters

Kany García's ninth studio album, titled García , is a deeply felt meditation on a personal life and career well spent. Nominated in the Album Of The Year Category, García features more than one hit single for the Puerto Rican singer/songwriter. One of those, a collaboration with regional Mexican music star Carin León, is a candidate for Song Of The Year.

Eloquent and pugnacious, "Te Lo Agradezco" tells off a no-good ex with flourishes of flamenco and country. Opening with a jaunty tuba intro, the smash hit makes no bones about its Mexican influence. When the duo performed the song together live in Mexico, the more than enthusiastic crowd response made it clear that the ballad had connected with fans of both artists.

García has been a mainstay of the Latin GRAMMYs for more than a decade. She has won five Latin GRAMMYs since her first victories for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Album ( Cualquier Día ) in 2008. This is her fifth Song Of The Year nomination, but could be her first win in the Category.

León is a two-time Latin GRAMMY winner himself. He earned a total of four nominations at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, including Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year ("Una Vida Pasada" with Camilo), Album Of The Year ( Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 ), and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album ( Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 ).

Residente, Silvia Pérez Cruz & Penélope Cruz — "313"

Leo Genovese, Residente & Silvia Pérez Cruz, songwriters

The rollout for Residente 's second solo album, Las Letras Ya No Importan , has been a lengthy one — so lengthy, in fact, that one single from the album, "René," has already received an award in the Song Of The Year Category, at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs .

Four years later, Las Letras Ya No Importan earned the politically outspoken Puerto Rican rapper another Song Of The Year nomination, this time for "313." The album single features the voices of actress Penélope Cruz and Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz. In it, the veteran rapper reflects deeply on the past and the experience of time. The riveting and surreal video for the song stars Penélope Cruz and vividly underscores the themes of the song.

Residente has a significant past with the Latin GRAMMYs. As a member of the seminal hip-hop duo Calle 13 , he won 22 awards, starting Best New Artist at the 2006 Latin GRAMMY Awards; since becoming a solo artist, he's added another six wins. With three more nominations at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs (Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best Short Form Music Video), Residente may have even more to celebrate this year.

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2024 Latin GRAMMYs: Best Latin Electronic Music Performance Nominations

The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs will feature a new category that recognizes the evolution of Latin electronic music. The five nominees are a remix from Tiësto, multiple singles from Alok, work from Ale Acosta & Valeria Castro, and a song by Vikina feat. Deorro.

Latin music is driven by rhythm and beat, with percussive instruments defining genres from samba to salsa, champeta to tango. As music evolves in an ever-technological age, artists have increasingly turned to computer and synth-powered instrumentation to explore Latin styles through an electro lens.

Latin and electronic fusions have opened new genres by blending organic instrumentation into electronic hardware. From Latin house, electro-cumbia and trip-hop-flavored tango , Latin electronic music is accelerating at an exhilarating pace, dominating the airwaves from the radios to the clubs.

At the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs , artists, producers and DJs in the Field are being recognized in the brand-new Best Latin Electronic Music Performance Category . Find the list of the first-ever nominees for this exciting new Category below, and be sure to tune into the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs , officially known as the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, on Thursday, Nov. 14 , at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) on Univision, Galavisión and ViX to see who wins.

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Ale Acosta, Valeria Castro — "La Ceniza"

Ale Acosta is a producer from Spain’s Canary Islands, widely known as one-half of the pop/flamenco duo Fuel Fandango. His debut solo EP, El Porvenir , an electronic project dedicated to his Lanzarote home and named after a famous nightclub on the island. The album’s artwork features a piece of volcanic rock — symbolic of the rugged island terrain — transformed into a disco ball.

Album single "La Ceniza" features the quivering vocals of fellow Canarian Valeria Castro and was born from an informal studio session between the two artists in 2021. The song centers on a lyric that translates as "the ash burns more than what I think," and the line turned out to be hauntingly prophetic. Shortly after the studio session, the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted in La Palma, one of the lesser-populated islands in the Canarian archipelago. The eruption lasted for months and devastated thousands of homes, and "La Ceniza" was subsequently put on hold .

A few years later, Acosta rediscovered Castro’s vocal track and began experimenting. Inspired by house producers like Bonobo and Four Tet , as well as the distinctive percussive elements from the Canary Islands, the song combines a pop melody with a danceable beat to create a gorgeously layered, introspective track.

Alok, Guarani Nhandewa — "Pedju Kunumigwe"

Alok is a heavyweight DJ from Brazil who has collaborated with pop icons ranging from Ellie Goulding to John Legend , and is regularly mentioned in the same breath as top DJs such as David Guetta , Martin Garrix, and Steve Aoki .

With the 2024 album, The Future Is Ancestral , Alok has turned his focus to the musical traditions of his country. He honors Indigenous styles of music by collaborating with over 50 Indigenous musicians from eight Brazilian ancestral communities.

The track "Pedju Kunumigwe" exudes hope and collectivism, and weaves in the sounds of birdsong. It is sung by the Guarani Nhandewa, who live in the Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná states in southern Brazil, along the Paraguay border. Their optimistic lyrics invite children to listen to the birdsong with the lyrics: "Come, let’s see together! He is singing and we are walking along the bird path.."

The track was recorded at a time when the Guarani Nhandewa’s homelands were threatened by industry-favoring bills under the Jair Bolsonaro government. The group saw Alok’s project as an opportunity "to bring to the greatest number of people the knowledge of our struggle and our resistance that we have been doing for 524 years."

The Future Is Ancestral has been recognized by UNESCO for its relevance to the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. In 2022, Alok launched the Instituto Alok to support philanthropic projects in Brazil, India, and Africa. All royalties from The Future Is Ancestral are given to Indigenous musicians.

Alok — "Drum Machine"

"Drum Machine" is a testament to Alok’s versatility as a DJ. The Brazilian artist teams up with the elusive masked DJ Pickle to ensure dance floor mayhem.

He strips his music back to basics, getting to the heart of pure EDM frenzy through beat alone. The track starts with a thudding core beat set at 128 BPM, driven by a pounding bass drum, which is then layered with snares, cymbals, and claps.

While instrumental and almost clinically rhythmic, the track is a sonic rollercoaster that packs in multiple drops and build-ups — all despite its concise running time of under three minutes. The pureness of "Drum Machine" offers nostalgia for early 2010s EDM, where artists emphasized beat, energy and adrenaline-inducing drops.

Bizarrap, Shakira — "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Tiësto Remix)"

It’s an extraordinary challenge to breathe new life into a globally massive hit, but Tiësto has managed to do just that with his remix of Bizarrap & Shakira ’s record-breaking session, " Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 ."

The veteran Dutch trance DJ has been increasingly collaborating with Latin artists. In 2021, he remixed Farukko's "Pipas," and this year he collaborated with Karol G on "Contigo" and remixed Myke Towers ’ "La Falda." On "Vol.53 (Tiësto remix)", the Dutchman speeds up the tempo and underscores the track with ravey synths central to his trademark anthemic style.

First released in January 2023, the original "Vol. 53" rocketed to No. 9 on Billboard’s Hop 100 and became the fastest Latin track to reach 100 million views on YouTube, thanks to Shakira’s hard-nosed diss lyrics coupled with Biza’s infectiously catchy beats.

The track won the coveted Latin GRAMMY Song of the Year at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs , bringing Shakira’s Latin GRAMMY wins up to 14 awards (she has also won three GRAMMYs ), and Bizarrap’s at three Latin GRAMMY Award wins. The track inspired the title of Shakira’s 2024 album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran , which includes the Tiësto remix as a bonus track.

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Vikina Feat. Deorro — "BAMBOLE"

When the new Category for Best Latin Electronic Music Performance was confirmed earlier this year, Mexican American DJ Deorro was ecstatic. He told GRAMMY.com that the new Category "shows that what we’re doing is working, we’re breaking down doors, and we’re creating more opportunities for artists like us in the future."

Together with Miami-based, Cuban Ecuadorian vocalist Vikina , Deorro has earned a nomination for "BAMBOLE," a house track that veers into heavy EDM drops. Melding Spanish and English lyrics, the song is an ode to the dance floor, with Vikina singing "we’re losing control" as Deorro revs up the beat.

Both artists are no strangers to the Latin electronic scene. Deorro has hits that fuse regional Mexican styles with party beats and has collaborated with Los Tucanes de Tijuana , while Vikina has worked with artists including Pitbull and Robbie Rivera.

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Run The World: Why Beyoncé Is One Of The Most Influential Women In Music History

Relive a few of the moments that made Beyoncé the global icon she is today, from her debut with Destiny's Child in 1997 to becoming the most awarded musician in GRAMMY history in 2023.

Since her debut with Destiny's Child in 1997, Beyoncé has become one of the most decorated, record-breaking artists of all time.

In 2023, Queen Bey became the artist with the most GRAMMYs in history with 32 wins, after her seventh album, RENAISSANCE , won Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. That same LP also helped Beyoncé become the first female musician to have their first seven studio albums debut at No. 1 in the United States.

Earlier this year, she became the first Black woman to top Billboard 's Hot Country Songs chart with "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," the lead single from her forthcoming album, COWBOY CARTER .

Beyond her chart achievements, Beyoncé has dedicated much of her work to uplifting women and exploring the Black experience, from Destiny's Child's "Independent Women, Part 1" to 2011's "Run the World (Girls)" and her 2016 album, Lemonade .

To add to her extensive resume, Beyoncé is also an active philanthropist and businesswoman. Through her BeyGOOD charity, she has championed countless causes, including education for young girls. Earlier this year, Beyoncé launched her hair care brand, Cécred, alongside an annual student scholarship and salon grant.

Among the many ways Bey has uplifted women around the world, her message to 2020 graduates perfectly summed up her influence: "Make those power moves, be excellent."

Press play on the video above to learn more about Beyoncé's colossal career. Check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Run the World, as well as for more news on Beyoncé's highly anticipated COWBOY CARTER .

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Shakira – Biography, Facts & Life Story

Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Shakira is a massively famous Colombian pop singer who is commonly recognized for the super hits songs ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ and ‘Whenever, Wherever’. She was born in Colombia on 2th February, 1977. Enormously magnificently Colombian pop singer as well as dancer Shakira has won a number of Latin Grammy, Grammy and American Musical Awards. Typically recognized for megahits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” and “Whenever, Wherever” Shakira is the top-selling Colombian singer of all the time, with approx. 70 million music albums sold internationally. Moreover, she has appeared as a judge on the most renowned music competition show “The Voice”.

With a Colombian mother and Lebanese father, Shakira respects both her Arabic and Latino heritage in her songs. She composed her first song when she was only 8 years old and afterward signed her first recorded deal at 13 years of age.

When her first two albums collapsed, Shakira composed her third music album, becoming involved in every single facet of its production. Released in the year1996, Pies Descalzos, referring “bare feet,” sold above 3 million copies. The album included her trademark sound, a mixture of rock, Latin and Arabic musical flairs. He follow-up record for Dónde Están Los Ladrones, which afterward translated as “Where are the thieves?” touched the top of Latin musical charts. Soon after, Shakira received her first Grammy Award for Shakira – MTV Unplugged.

In the year 2001, Shakira released her first musical album in English language, Laundry Service, which rapidly gotten her the fame all across United States she had been waiting for a long time. She afterward returned to the Top 10 of music albums chart two times for the year 2005. In June 2005, Shakira released her Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 in Spanish-language, followed by English version of Oral Fixation, Vol. 2. By the year 2012, Shakira’s sales for the American album had crossed 10 million and her universal album sales had gotten more than 70 million.

In the past, Shakira dated with the son of previous Argentine President Fernando de la Rua named Antonio de la Rua. In 2013, de la Rua made captions when he indicted the Latin songstress for more than $250 million, accusing that he had assisted in creating a few of his ex’s super hit tracks as well as “Shakira’s brand.”

Shakira Career

Profession: Singer, songwriter, Dancer, Record Producer, Enterpreneur

In 2012, Shakira appeared as herself in a documentary film titled “Shakira: The Documentary Film”.
She made her small screen debut with the television film “El Oasis” in 1996, in which she played the role of Luisa Maria.

Net Worth: $300 million

Family & Relatives

Father: William Mebarak Chadid

Mother: Nidia Ripoll

Marital Status: Married

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Facts You Never Knew About Shakira

Shakira is the youngest in eight siblings.
Shakira was two years old when her eldest half-brother died in a bike riding accident.
The Arabic of Shakira is “”full of grace” or grateful”.
A doll manufacturing company has made numerous dolls stimulated by ‘Shakira’s look.
Shakira is fluent in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, English and Arabic.
If Shakira wasn’t a singer, she would want to be an astronomer or a psychologist.
Shakira’s nickname is Shaki.
She is an enthusiastic painter and one of her most favored activities is to paint fried eggs.
She does not have even a single tattoo on her body.
Shakira is a big fan of Gloria Estefan and she always admires what she did for Latin music.