Rosalia Wins Big at the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

The 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards recognize the outstanding achievement of Latinos around the world who made an impact in the entertainment industry.

The three-hour live telecast in this year's Latin Grammy Awards was held at MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas on November 14.

The big winner of the night is...

Album of the year was awarded to Rosalia. She is known for her beautiful blend of flamenco music. She is also the first solo female performer to win the top honor since Shakira won in 2013.

In an article published in Hispanic Network, Rosalia said that winning Album of the Year is the best thing that can happen to a singer or a performer. Aside from the Album of the Year Award, her studio album El Mal Querer also received Contemporary Pop Album of the Year.

In an interview, Rosalia described why she feels that she earned the two prestigious awards. According to Rosalia, she and her team worked incredibly hard on the album, and that they sat on the floor, with two computers and worked on it for two years.

"I have no prejudices or think that one music is better than another. Flamenco is my great passion, but I also love to experiment in the studio, explore with the sounds, so it is natural and organic for me to experiment. And of course, urban music is part of my references as well as classical music, other kinds of music from my country and even Jamaican music," she explains.

Rosalia just proved that she was able to produce music that embodies past and present through her medley performance of Con Altura and A Pale. She was also able to blend both the traditional sounds and the classic music together beautifully.

Rosalia also took home Best Urban Song, alongside Colombian Reggaeton artist J Balvin, for their hit Con Altura.

Honorable Mention

Pedro Capo, a Puerto Rican singer, received top awards for his hit Calma as it received Song of the Year and Best Pop Song honors.

This is the flow of the Latin Grammy Awards which was star-studded by well-known Latin performers from all over the world.

• Opening musical - Tribute to the legacy Latin music represents - 20 artists performed four iconic songs representing four music genres:
  • "La Vida es un Carnaval" - Celia Cruz
  • "Querida" - Juan Gabriel
  • "Secreto de Amor" - Joan Sebastian
  • "De Musica Ligera" - Soda Stereo

• Fernández Family Musical Dynasty
  • Historic performance: Three generations perform on the stage for the first time - Vicente (grandfather), Alejandro (son), and Alex (grandson).
  • Alex (Te Amare), Alejandro (Caballero), Vicente (La Derrota) all three (Volver Volver), accompanied by El Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez.
  • Immediately after the performance Vicente Fernandez was presented with the Latin Recording Academy President's Award by Ricky Martin.
• Paula Arenas Performance
  • Intimate, powerful female moment with Julio Reyes Copello on piano
• Alejandro Sanz musical
  • "Mi Persona Favorita" featuring Camila Cabello (on LED screens), Aitana, Greeicy, and Nella (three of the nominees of Best New Artist)
• Rosalía musical
  • World premiere performance of new single "A Palé"
• Fonseca musical
  • Celebrating the music of Camilo Sesto
  • Singing an acoustic version of a "Perdóname"
• Pedro Capó/Alicia Keys musical
  • First time "Calma (Alicia Remix)" is performed with Alicia Keys and Farruko
  • Alicia Keys performing new single "Show Me Love" with Miguel and Pedro Capó
• Juanes Receives the Person of The Year Award by Lars Ulrich, drummer from Metallica.
  • Juanes has credited Metalica for inspiring his musical career
• Pepe Aguilar musical
  • Celebrating the music of José José with an interpretation of "El Triste"
• Ricky Martin musical
  • World premiere performance of new single "Cántalo" with Bad Bunny and Residente
• Bad Bunny musical
  • Accompanied by a symphonic orchestra

The Latin Performers who attended the Latin Grammy Awards thrilled everyone with their classy dress and attire. It was truly a night of culture and beauty.