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The The Latin Recording Academy said today in a statement that Juanes would be the center of a tribute concert in which friends and colleagues from the industry would perform their most famous songs and would stand on the 13th November at the MGM Grand Convention Center of the City of Play
Winner of 23 Grammy Latin and 2 Grammy, the Colombian will join a prestigious list of recipients of the Grammy Award of the Person of the Year, which includes, among others, stars such as Marc Anthony, Miguel Bosé, Roberto Carlos, Plácido. Domingo, Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, Gilberto Gil, Juan Luis Guerra, Julio Iglesias, Maná, Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana or Alejandro Sanz.
"I remember attending the announcement of Latin Grammy nominations after the release of my first solo album.I felt so moved by the thrill of hearing my name seven times that I had to go out for a moment. to understand how I had changed my life, "said Juanes today.
"Since then, the Latin Recording Academy has played a fundamental role in spreading my music to an international audience, and now I am very grateful and profoundly honored to join such illustrious artists as Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Santana, Caetano Veloso and others, who also received the Personality Award of the Year, "he added.
Juanes also said that he hoped to continue his "collaboration" with the Academy "in its efforts to support future generations of new Spanish-speaking artists."
"Juanes is young and legendary. An artist who has inspired us for many years through his incredible music, working at the same time to achieve political, social and positive change in the world, "said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President and CEO of Latin Recording Academy.
"His leadership, his philanthropic work, and his positive messages that go beyond music, reflect his immense contribution to the community, and for that we are truly honored to recognize him as a personality of the year. this year's Latin Recording Academy, "he explained.
Owner of a successful musical career including popular songs such as "The black shirt "," it's for you "or" to God I ask "Juanes also is distinguished by his activist work and by charities through organizations such as Mi Sangre Foundation or Peace Without Borders
The Personality of the Year Award is given to Ibero-American musicians in recognition not only of their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry, but also of their profound humanitarian efforts, the Latin Recording recalled today. Academy.
Profits from the sale of tickets to the Juanes tribute concert will go to the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.
The Latin Grammy will celebrate its twentieth edition on November 14 with a gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. EFE
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