At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Latino artists stole the spotlight, with Shakira delivering a heartfelt message that resonated with millions in the United States. The Colombian Star of “Hips Don’t Lie” fame celebrated her 48th birthday by winning Best Latin Pop Album and dedicating her award to immigrants and hardworking women. Other Latino stars, including Residente and Carín León, also took home major wins, making it a night of powerful representation.
Shakira’s Grammy Triumph and Tribute
Shakira secured the Best Latin Pop Album award for “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” marking her fourth Grammy win. She used her moment in the spotlight, in front of millions of worldwide viewers, to make a subtle political statement. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to immigrants and hardworking women, saying, “I wanna dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you. And to all those women who work really hard every day to provide for their families, you are the real she-wolves, so this is for you too.”
Other Notable Latino Winners
The evening also celebrated other Latino talents:
Rawayana: The Venezuelan band won Best Latin Rock or Alternative Music Album for “¿Quién Trae Las Cornetas?” Lead vocalist Beto Montenegro shared a heartfelt poem, reflecting on their homeland and expressing pride in their roots.
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Residente: Formerly of Calle 13, Residente clinched Best Música Urbana Album for “Las Letras Ya No Importan,” adding to his impressive tally of Grammy accolades.
Carín León: The Mexican singer received his first Grammy for Best Música Mexicana Album with “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1,” expressing gratitude to his supporters and pride in his heritage.
Tony and Mimy Succar: The mother-son duo won Best Tropical Latin Album for “Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional).” Tony highlighted his mother’s late start in her music career, while Mimy dedicated the award to their native Peru and her father.
