Rosalía wins album of the year for ‘Lux’ at an electrifying Latin Grammy Awards
Rosalía captured album of the year for Lux at the 27th Latin Grammys, delivering a teary, truth-focused speech that linked her recent work to past ambitious projects. Daddy Yankee was honored as person of the year, marking a historic moment as the first Latin urbano artist to receive the accolade, after a high-energy, stadium-style set. The show highlighted a diverse slate of performances and tributes across genres, underscoring broader cultural and linguistic crossovers in Latin music. Organizers also noted category tweaks to widen eligibility and celebrated a night of historic wins and memorial tributes, signaling a shifting landscape for the Latin Recording Academy. Looking ahead, the emphasis on inclusivity and genre-blending suggests further evolution in recognition and presentation at future ceremonies.
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Rosalía’s album of the year win for Lux capped an electrifying night and she dedicated her speech to speaking truth through her art, referencing past albums El Mal Querer and Motomami as milestones and affirming the importance of personal authenticity.
Her opening performance from Las Vegas included a medley of Lux tracks with orchestral scope and celestial staging, reinforcing the album’s expansive, saint-inspired themes.
Despite critiques about her Spanish (non-Latina) origin, voters awarded her La Perla as song of the year, and she invited collaborators Yahritza Y Su Esencia on stage during her acceptance.
Daddy Yankee, celebrated as person of the year, delivered a marathon set with multiple guests and a closing Puerto Rico-themed message delivered by Janet Jackson, emphasizing pride and resilience.
The night featured high-profile acts like Karol G, Mon Laferte, Silvana Estrada, and Anitta, with Anitta earning a Portuguese-language contemporary pop album trophy and using her moment to spotlight Brazil’s Black culture.
Tributes and commemorations included a José Alfredo Jiménez homage and performances by The Warning, Reik, Sofía Reyes, and Camila Fernández, alongside a new record of the night by Barrera, who now holds the most Latin Grammy wins at 30.
Awards unfolded largely during a Premiere Ceremony, with Milo J’s Niño earning record of the year and Aria Vega taking best new artist, while the Academy announced category changes limiting eligibility to artists with under three albums or 25 singles.