Rosalía and Milo J take top awards at Latin Grammys : NPR
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Key Points:
- Argentine folk singer Milo J won multiple awards including Record of the Year for "Niño," Best Folk Album, Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance, and Best Recording Package, marking a notable achievement for folk music in a reggaeton and pop-dominated industry.
- Spanish artist Rosalía dominated key categories, winning Album of the Year, Best Alternative Album, Song of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best Short Form Music Video for her album LUX.
- Colombian singer Karol G took home awards for Best Urban Music Album and Best Reggaeton Performance, highlighting her continued success in the urban music scene.
- Reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee was honored as the Latin Grammy's Person of the Year in a surprise presentation by Janet Jackson, using his speech to reflect on the genre's early struggles against government opposition in Puerto Rico.
- Newly elected U.S. Congressman and Tejano musician Bobby Pulido won Best Tejano Album, adding to his three Latin Grammy awards, while the ceremony featured diverse performances celebrating Latin music legends and genres.
