Latin America Music Awards 2015: The Best and the brightest
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The Latin America Music Awards (LAMAs) are back for another year of celebrating the best and brightest in Latin American music! Check out our list of nominees and make sure to tune in on November 5th to see who takes home the coveted prize.
Introduction
The Latin America Music Awards (LAMAs) is an annual awards show that recognizes the best and brightest in Latin American music. Held in Mexico City, the LAMAs is one of the most prestigious awards shows in the Latin American music industry.
This year’s LAMAs was especially exciting, with some of the biggest names in Latin music attending the event. From pop superstars to up-and-coming new talent, there was something for everyone at the 2015 LAMAs.
Here are some of the highlights from this year’s show:
The Best Albums of 2015
It was a great year for music, with many amazing albums being released by Latin American artists. Here are some of the best albums of 2015:
-Uruguay’s Jorge Drexler won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for his album Bailar en la Cueva.
-Argentina’s Diego Torres won the Latin Grammy for Best Singer-Songwriter Album for his album Buena Vida.
-Mexican rock band Zoé won the Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album for their album Programaton.
-Peruvian singer Susana Baca won theLatin Grammy for Best Folk Album for her album Afrodiaspora.
-Brazilian singer Elis Regina won the Latin Grammyfor Best Brazilian Roots Album for her album Elis con Tijuana.
The Best Songs of 2015
It’s been an amazing year for music, and the Latin America Music Awards were no exception. The awards show, which took place on November 19th in Miami, Florida, was full of stellar performances and heartfelt acceptance speeches.
But of course, the highlight of the evening was the music. From reggaeton to cumbia to bachata, the nominees represent some of the best songs of 2015. Here are our top picks:
“El Perdón” by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias
This catchy reggaeton tune topped charts all over the world and even inspired a viral dance challenge. It’s no wonder it won Song of the Year at the Latin America Music Awards.
“Me Enamoré” by Shakira
Shakira is known for her Latin-infused pop songs, and “Me Enamoré” is no exception. The upbeat track is sure to get your feet moving, and its positive message about love is hard to resist.
“La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives and Shakira
This collaboration between Colombian superstars Carlos Vives and Shakira was one of the feel-good hits of the summer. With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, it’s no wonder it won Best Video at the Latin America Music Awards.
These are just a few of our favorite songs from 2015. What were yours?
The Best New Artists of 2015
The Latin America Music Awards are back for 2015, and this year’s list of nominees is packed with plenty of fresh talent.
Leading the pack is Cuban-born singer Camila Cabello, who is up for a whopping five awards, including Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist and Best Pop Artist. She’s closely followed by Mexican heartthrob Manuel Turizo, who has been nominated in four categories, including Best Male Artist and Best New Artist.
Other notable nominees include Latin pop sensation Reykon, who is up for three awards, including Best Urban Artist, and reggaeton superstar J Balvin, who has been nominated in two categories.
So who will take home the coveted prize for best new artist? We’ll have to wait until November 5th to find out!
The Best Performances of 2015
The Latin American Music Awards (LAMAS) are an annual awards show that celebrates the best and brightest in Latin American music. This year’s show was held on October 15, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
The night was full of stellar performances, but there were a few that truly stood out. Here are our picks for the best performances of the night:
-Jorge Drexler kicked off the show with a beautiful rendition of his song “Birds” -Shakira brought the house down with her performance of “La La La (Brazil 2014)” – Ricky Martin wowed the crowd with his performance of “Vida” – Enrique Iglesias brought sexy back with his performance of “Bailando” – Gloria Estefan brought the heat with her performance of “Mi Tierra”
What was your favorite performance of the night? Let us know in the comments below!
Conclusion
Overall, the 2015 Latin America Music Awards were a huge success. The best and brightest stars in the Latin American music industry came together to celebrate their achievements, and there were plenty of memorable moments. From Sensato’s emotional speech to Reykon’s show-stopping performance, it was clear that this was a night to remember.
