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Post by kinglouiexviii on Aug 29, 2007 14:00:10 GMT -5
Well, the official list of nominees was announced today. Since, I am too lazy to post all of them, I'll just give you the link. [ftp] www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?chid=10383&schid=11335&secid=11426[/ftp]Some early, random thoughts... Hooray for the new wave of Mexican rock! Zoe scores one nomination for Best Alternative Album with their breakthrough album MEMO REX COMMANDER Y EL CORAZON ATOMICO DE LA VIA LACTEA. They will compete is this category with fellow Mexicans Kinky for their great, underrated album REINA and Aterciopelados's OYE. PANDA also managed to score a couple of nominations for Best Rock Album Duo/Group and Best Rock Song--something Tortuga never thought would happen. :o No J.Lo in sight. Despite Univision pimping out her high-profile Spanish flop, COMO AMA UNA MUJER, J.Lo failed to score any nominations. Ditto for second-bananas Paulina Rubio whose ANANDA failed to land any significant nominations. Her collaboration with Miguel Bose, "nena", is up for Record of the Year. Beyonce = Latin Grammy Nominee. WTF? Her tepid duet with Shakira, "bello embustero" (one of the most insipid songs of the past year) HAD to be nominated at all costs in an attempt to boost the show's ratings. Best New Artist Category...who are these people? Alejandra Alberti, Jesse & Joy, Tulsa, Ricky Vallen, Dafnis Prieto? Talk about obscure artists I (and I suspect a lot of other people) have never heard of. I was expecting to see more profile artists like Camila on this list. Mana manages one measly nomination. Sure, it's for Best Song of the Year, but considering they are Grammy favorites...I'm completely shocked (in a good way). Aleks Syntek, already? Sure, he is one of my favorite singer/songwriters, but his nomination for Male Pop Vocal Album is a surprise since his album came out 2 months ago. Coti and his Gatos y Palomas album would have been a much better choice IMHO. That's it for now. I'm sure I'll rant some more later on...
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Post by El Chiko Kevo on Aug 29, 2007 19:42:14 GMT -5
THEY CAN GO FUCK THEMSELVES.
Jennifer should be nominated #1 spanish album.
If Christina Aguilera can win a latin grammy with her crap spanish then Jlo can.
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 29, 2007 19:49:35 GMT -5
LMFAO @ no J.Lo! She needs to sabotage those cunts and never show up again!
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Post by Player211 on Aug 29, 2007 19:57:45 GMT -5
Get that SMASH nomination Beyonce! I hope she wins.
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Post by El Chiko Kevo on Aug 29, 2007 20:31:16 GMT -5
Beyonce = Latin Grammy Nominee. WTF? Her tepid duet with Shakira, "bello embustero" (one of the most insipid songs of the past year) HAD to be nominated at all costs in an attempt to boost the show's ratings.
Well its official the music doesnt matter anymore. It's all about getting more ratings
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Post by tortuga on Aug 29, 2007 21:12:01 GMT -5
Zoe actually got two. One for Best Alternative Album and the other for Best Alternative Song. New category. Mana also got two, the other one is for Best Music Video. Alejandro Sanz also being a grammy favorite, only got 1! Thank god I'm not gonna see them go up to get an award for the whole f**king night. If Kinky, Zoe, Aterciopelados, and Kevin Johansen win something, their speeches better get televised. The New artists are always people I have never ever heard of. The only one I know is Jesse Y Joy (*yawn*). Belinda for song of the year? I'm pleasantly surprised to see one of her better songs get that instead of melodramatic filth like "Luz Sin Gravedad". Yeah, I got proven wrong about Panda. Their song has an honest message so its deserves its recognition.
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 29, 2007 21:19:58 GMT -5
YOU GO BELINDA! For what song she got nominated?!?!
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Post by tortuga on Aug 29, 2007 21:29:17 GMT -5
For "Bella Traicion". She's also nominated for Female Pop Album.
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 30, 2007 9:45:40 GMT -5
HOT! YOU GO BELINDA! That joint is HOTNESS.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Aug 30, 2007 11:23:24 GMT -5
Wow these awards seem a mess.....
I CAN'T WAIT!
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Post by luis on Aug 30, 2007 12:44:31 GMT -5
flop nominees.
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 30, 2007 12:46:21 GMT -5
Where can I get the whole list? Those links don't work.
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Post by luis on Aug 30, 2007 12:57:14 GMT -5
Where can I get the whole list? Those links don't work. univision.com search: latin grammys
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 30, 2007 13:00:01 GMT -5
Can't you just link me? I hate that website. It's like you see the front page and all you see is nasty bands with 40 guys wearing the same outfits. Nasty!
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Aug 30, 2007 13:25:58 GMT -5
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 30, 2007 13:31:13 GMT -5
THANK YOU!
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Aug 31, 2007 8:25:28 GMT -5
My link does too work! Anyway, I'm confused b/c I heard on the radio that Zoe earned 3 nominations, but I can't find the other 2. And I totally do not get why they have a best music video category. Do American Grammy's have this??? ???
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Post by THE LEGENDARY SAINT LUISRO on Aug 31, 2007 18:33:08 GMT -5
SMASH MODERATOR! Yall better keep it low!
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Post by nadioz on Sept 2, 2007 13:25:10 GMT -5
what's up with the JLO boycote ?? CAUM is an amazing album !
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Post by ktos on Oct 19, 2007 6:17:56 GMT -5
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Oct 22, 2007 17:59:06 GMT -5
First performers and presenter ;)Performers:- Camila - Juan Luis Guerra - Laura Pausini - Pepe Aguilar - Conjunto Primavera Uff! This year's show is shaping up to be rather boring. I guess we can't expect something as exciting as Thalia getting licked all over by her female back-up dancers like in 2006. (Cue in the Debbie-Downer music)
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Post by LC3 on Oct 23, 2007 12:05:41 GMT -5
Itd be cool if we saw a Shakira and Bee performance...or Amor Gitano...that would be even better
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Post by ktos on Oct 23, 2007 12:29:48 GMT -5
Beyonce not going because she have tour in Asia ;)
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Oct 23, 2007 13:15:12 GMT -5
Can't you just link me? I hate that website. It's like you see the front page and all you see is nasty bands with 40 guys wearing the same outfits. Nasty! I just now noticed this post. WTF are you talking about? ???
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Post by ktos on Oct 26, 2007 5:55:34 GMT -5
More performers and presenter ;)Performers:- Camila - Juan Luis Guerra - Laura Pausini - Pepe Aguilar - Conjunto Primavera NEW - Miguel Bosé - Calle 13 - Intocable - La Quinta Estación - Orishas Presenters:- Benjamin Bratt - Gloria Estefan - Los Tigres Del Norte - Sofia Vergara NEW - Aventura - Elvis Crespo - Sergio Mayer - Mala Rodriguez - Alessandra Rosaldo - Dayanara Torres www.grammy.com/Latin/News/Default.aspx?newsID=2643&newsCategoryID=2
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Post by Gabe on Oct 30, 2007 17:56:10 GMT -5
I want a "Beautiful Liar" performance!!! Will we ever get the chance to see Beyonce and Shakira move their hips on stage together???
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Post by reception on Nov 9, 2007 6:24:23 GMT -5
Nov 9, 5:08 AM EST Guerra Wins 5 Trophies at Latin Grammys
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- You could say the hand was stacked in Juan Luis Guerra's favor before the prolific singer-songwriter ever got to Sin City and came away with a jackpot of Latin Grammy trophies.
The Dominican superstar had a show-leading five nominations heading into the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday and won them all, including the most-coveted trifecta: album of the year, record of the year and song of the year.
The singer and his band, 440, also won trophies for best merengue album and tropical song for their album, "La Llave De Mi Corazon," and its title track.
A master of songcraft known for taking traditional genres and making them his own, Guerra bested a roster of Latin music's new order, including Ricky Martin, Shakira, and reggaeton stars Calle 13.
That is no small feat at a time when reggaeton, pop and even alternative rock in Spanish are increasingly capturing favor with young fans of Latin music.
"I have a lot of confidence in tropical music, the genres I work in - salsa, merengue and bachata," Guerra told reporters backstage. "Merengue will never go out of style, nor will salsa or bachata, they are established genres."
For a while it looked as if Martin and Calle 13 might spoil Guerra's chances. Each had four nominations going into the awards. Both picked up two trophies.
Guerra's dominance took a backseat only to the onstage spectacle rolled out for the award show's Las Vegas debut.
Martin opened the show with a rousing medley of "Lola" and "La Bomba," while the Blue Man Group added its signature frenetic dance visuals. It was one of the show's several mash-ups of nominees and Las Vegas Strip staples.
Later, reggaeton star Daddy Yankee performed "Ella Me Levanto," flanked by scantily clad "Folies Bergere" showgirls in colorful feather headpieces.
Calle 13 and Cuban hip-hop group Orishas also got into the Vegas theme, taking the stage back-to-back with dancers of "HavanaNightShow" and drummers from the show "Stomp Out Loud."
Guerra edged out Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Martin and Alejandro Sanz for the album of the year prize. Among the artists he bested for his record of the year win were Martin and other superstars: Beyonce and Shakira, and Bose and Paulina Rubio.
Praise for "La Llave" also extended to its production, as the album garnered the award for best engineered album.
Guerra also was named the Latin Recording Academy's person of the year in recognition of his career and personal achievements.
"I want to dedicate this award to the Dominican Republic," he said upon presented with the award. Guerra talked about Tropical Storm Noel, which recently thrashed the Caribbean nation and killed several dozen people.
"In recent days, we've had some difficult moments ... But we are a strong and courageous people," he said.
Backstage, Martin praised Guerra.
"Juan Luis Guerra is ... the father of Latin American poetry and whoever thinks the contrary, well, get off the bus," Martin said.
The Puerto Rican superstar took home the award for long form music video for "MTV Unplugged" and for male pop vocal album.
Fellow Puerto Rican Calle 13 picked up the trophy for urban music album for its politically charged "Residente o Visitante," beating out Daddy Yankee, Orishas and Ivy Queen.
"We are super thrilled, nervous, this has been a lot of pressure," singer Rene Perez said. "To all of Mexico, Colombia, from the heart - to all Latinos: From here, no one will remove us."
"Pal Norte," on which the group highlights hardships faced by immigrants trying to enter the U.S. illegally, garnered the urban music song trophy, which recognized songwriting in the genre.
Jesse & Joy, siblings from Mexico who scored a hit this year with "Espacio Sideral" off their debut album, won the new artist trophy. The pair beat out several newcomers, including pop singer Alejandra Alberti and Cuban drummer Dafnis Prieto.
Among the other winners, Italian singer Laura Pausini won the trophy in the female pop vocal album category for "Yo Canto," while Michael Salgado won the Norteno album trophy for "En Vivo."
Before the nationalized televised portion of the show, when many of the Latin Recording Academy's 48 trophies were awarded, Venezuelan vocal group Voz Veis landed two Latin Grammys - becoming the first group from its nation to be honored.
Voz Veis took home the awards for short form music video for "Ven A Mi Casa Esta Navidad," and Latin children's album for "Como Se Llega A Belen," a collection of Christmas songs.
"This is an important moment," group member Santiago Castillo said after receiving the first Grammy.
Brazil's Caetano Veloso also picked up two trophies during the preshow. He won in the Brazilian song category for "Nao Me Arrependo," and for best singer-songwriter album for "Ce."
Sebastian Krys, who has worked with the likes of Obie Bermudez, Rabanes and Daniela Guzman, won the producer of the year award.
The show was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip. It was broadcast from New York last year and has previously bounced between Miami and Los Angeles.
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Post by beyoncethebest on Nov 9, 2007 13:14:04 GMT -5
Go Laura!!! Another GRAMMY!!!
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Post by reception on Nov 10, 2007 6:45:01 GMT -5
Nov 9, 12:14 AM EST Associated Press List of Latin Grammys Winners
List of winners at Thursday's 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards:
Record of the year: "La Llave De Mi Corazon," Juan Luis Guerra y 440.
Song of the year: "La Llave De Mi Corazon," Juan Luis Guerra, (Juan Luis Guerra y 440).
Album of the year: "La Llave De Mi Corazon," Juan Luis Guerra y 440.
New artist: Jesse & Joy.
Female pop vocal album: "Yo Canto," Laura Pausini.
Male pop vocal album: "MTV Unplugged," Ricky Martin.
Pop album by a duo or group with vocal: "El Mundo Se Equivoca," La Quinta Estacion.
Producer of the year: Sebastian Krys.
Urban music album: "Residente O Visitante," Calle 13.
Urban song: "Pal Norte," Panasuyo and Calle 13, songwriters (Calle 13 featuring Orishas).
Rock solo vocal album: "El Mundo Cabe En Una Cancion," Fito Paez.
Rock album by a duo or group with vocal: "Kamikaze," Rabanes.
Rock song: "La Excepcion," Gustavo Cerati.
Alternative music album: "Oye," Aterciopelados.
Alternative song: "Me Llaman Calle," Manu Chao, (Manu Chao).
Salsa album: "Arroz Con Habichuela," El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico.
Merengue album: Juan Luis Guerra y 440.
Cumbia/Vallenato album: "Son ... Para El Mundo," Jorge Celedon and Jimmy Zambrano.
Contemporary tropical album: "Fuzionando," Oscar D'Leon.
Traditional tropical album: "Romanticos De Ayer, Hoy y Siempre," Bobby Cruz.
Tropical song: "La Llave De Mi Corazon," Juan Luis Guerra, (Juan Luis Guerra y 440).
Singer-songwriter album: "Ce," Caetano Veloso."
Ranchero album: "Enamorado," Pepe Aguilar.
Banda album: "Desatados," Los Horoscopos De Durango.
Grupero album: "Solo Pienso En Ti," Grupo Bryndis.
Tejano album: "Evoluciones," Los Palominos.
Norteno album: "En Vivo," Michael Salgado.
Regional Mexican Song: "A Las Escondidas," Freddie Martinez Sr., (Joe Lopez with Jimmy Gonzalez and Grupo Mazz).
Christian album: "Caminho De Milagres," Aline Barros.
Brazilian contemporary pop album: "Acustico MTV," Lenine.
Brazilian rock album: "Acustico MTV," Lobao.
Samba/Pagode album: "Acustico MTV 2 Gafieira," Zeca Pagodinho.
MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) album: "Ao Vivo," Leny Andrade & Cesar Camargo Mariano.
Romantic music album: "Eternamente Cauby Peixoto 55 Anos De Carreira," Cauby Peixoto.
Brazilian Roots/Regional album: "Bale Mulato Ao Vivo," Daniela Mercury.
Brazilian song (Portuguese language): "Nao Me Arrependo," Caetano Veloso (Caetano Veloso).
Instrumental album: "The Enchantment," Chick Corea and Bela Fleck.
Folk album: "Un Fuego De Sangre Pura," Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto From Colombia.
Tango album: "Te Amo Tango," Raul Jaurena.
Flamenco album: "Techari," Ojos De Brujo.
Latin jazz album: "Rumba Palace," Arturo Sandoval.
Christian album (Spanish Language): "Alegria," Marcos Witt.
Latin children's album: "Como Se Llega A Belen," Voz Veis.
Classical album: (tie) "Beethoven Abertura Consagracao Da Casa Sinfonia No. 6," John Neschling, conductor, John Neschling, producer. "La Cancion Romantica Espanola," Montserrat Caballe, Carlos Caballe, producer.
Short form music video: "Ven A Mi Casa Esta Navidad," Voz Veis.
Long form music video: "MTV Unplugged," Ricky Martin.
Recording package: "Los Vallenatos De Andres," Catalina Diez, art director (Various Artists).
Engineered album: "La Llave De Mi Corazon," Allan Leschhorn, Luis Mansilla and Ronnie Torres, engineers, Adam Ayan, mastering engineer, (Juan Luis Guerra y 440).
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Post by reception on Nov 11, 2007 6:12:29 GMT -5
Nov 9, 6:26 AM EST Vignettes From Latin Grammy Awards
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Ricky Martin wants Hispanic immigrants to learn English, but not lose the language that links them to others in Latin culture.
"Music breaks borders, unites cultures. ... We have to speak Spanish. We can't stop speaking our language," Martin told reporters Thursday after the Latin Grammy Awards. "I would not like to think that a new generation of Latinos in this country can't speak their language."
But what about Spanglish, the hybrid of English and Spanish often spoken by young Hispanic immigrants in the United States?
"Spanglish is very much ours," Martin said. "Not everyone in the world can speak Spanglish, it's not easy."
The Puerto Rican superstar also delivered his warning on losing Spanish when he accepted one of his two Latin Grammys.
The remarks drew a strong applause from the audience.
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Wilmer Valderrama, who presented the award for male pop vocal album, likes Las Vegas so much he's going to open a restaurant here.
"I am opening a restaurant called The Company at the Luxor Hotel," Valderrama said after the show.
The restaurant will be a steakhouse.
The former "That '70s Show" star owns restaurants in Los Angeles.
As for Sin City, Valderrama could barely keep a straight face when trying to say what he loves about it so much.
"I come here to Las Vegas to go to church, normal things that young folks like me do," he said, drawing laughs.
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The slogan is well-known: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But pop singer Elvis Crespo says he wished he would have known about it earlier.
"I am a guy with a history, well a lot of history," he quipped after the show. "I think I should have done my things in Las Vegas, but I didn't."
The singer's album, "Regreso El Jefe," lost its bid for best merengue album to Juan Luis Guerra, but he was in good spirits after the show.
"Las Vegas dances to the rhythm of merengue," Crespo said.
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Miguel Bose might not be feeling too good.
Before the show, the singer said that while being nominated was great, nothing beats winning.
"At least if I could (win) three of them, at least three," Bose said. "That's what I'm looking for."
Bose was vying for album of the year, record of the year and male pop vocal album, but he lost all categories.
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Ricky Martin says he's going to take a long break before he gets back into the studio.
"I'm going to return to my home," Martin said after the show. "I want to play a little bit with silence, to see what it brings, what it has in store for me."
The singer noted he's accomplished a lot this year, but it has been an intense ride.
After some rest, Martin plans to focus for several months on his humanitarian work. Then he'll return to the studio and begin writing music.
"I have to travel, get nourishment from other cultures," he said. "But I want time to do it. I don't want to feel rushed."
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