2014 Latin Grammys Recap: Marc Anthony, Calle 13 and Enrique Iglesias Own the Stage

By admin November 21, 2014 12:59

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The 2014 Latin Grammys took place this Thursday, Nov. 22 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas with a show that didn’t disappoint.

Politics and music mixed when the beginning of the Grammys were delayed approximately 17 minutes for President Obama’s Immigration Reform speech, but it by any means upstaged the night of winners that was ahead.

The awards show began moments later featuring Calle 13 in a splashy, vibrant and colorful performance of “El Aguante.”

According to Billboard, the biggest surprise winner of the night was Uruguayan crooner Jorge Drexler, who took prize for Record of the Year. His fellow nominees were Marc Anthony, Calle 13 and Prince Royce, among others.

The late Paco de Lucia taking Album of the Year. Enrique Iglesias snagged Song of the Year for “Bailando,” and pop singer Mariana Vega was named Best New Artist.

Unlike past years, there were no big winners of the night, Iglesias snagged three awards, while Calle 13, Drexler and Carlos Vives all got two.

One of the first prizes of the early ceremony went to Placido Domingo for Best Classical Album for his work on Verdi. Colombian singer Fonseca won for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album forFonseca Sinfonico, and Carlos Vives won for Best Tropical Song for “Cuando Nos Volvamos a Encontrar.”

Colombian singer Juanes took home the prize for Best Pop/Rock, Molotov won for Best Rock Album, Jorge Drexler got a trophy for Best Singer-Songwriter Album, and Mexican group Conjunto Primavera won for Best Norteño Album.

Spanish musician Joan Manuel Serrato, who was this year’s Person of the Year, spoke to the press backstage about his career highlights.

For a full list of the winners, go to LatinGrammy.com.

Recording artists Residente Calle 13 (L) and Visitante of music group Calle 13, winners of Best Alternative Song, attend the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo : Jason Merritt/Getty Images)