AltLatino dissects the Latin Grammy noms, from snubs to love
Sep 20, 2023
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Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras, and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento discuss the Latin Grammy nominations, addressing snubs, genre bias, lack of diversity, and the impact of streaming and social media. They highlight the creative offerings in lesser-known categories and their personal experiences with the Latin Grammys.
The Latin Grammy nominations predominantly feature long-established artists and lack recognition for rising stars in regional Mexican music, raising questions about the Academy's ability to embrace change.
The Latin Grammys have been criticized for perpetuating elitism and marginalizing genres like reggaeton, hip-hop, and LGBTQ+ artists, highlighting a disconnect between the Academy's choices and the music that resonates with listeners.
Deep dives
Lack of Recognition for Regional Mexican Music in Latin Grammy Nominations
The 2023 Latin Grammy nominations have caused controversy due to the perceived lack of recognition for regional Mexican music. Despite the genre's global impact and commercial success, the nominations predominantly feature artists who have been long-established within the industry. The limited representation of rising stars and newer artists in this genre raises questions about the Academy's ability to embrace change and acknowledge the evolving landscape of Latin music
Institutional Elitism and Marginalization within the Latin Grammys
The Latin Grammys have been accused of perpetuating elitism and marginalization, particularly towards genres like reggaeton, hip-hop, and LGBTQ+ artists. By overlooking these artists whose music speaks to a growing audience and challenges societal norms, the Academy's nomination process raises concerns about their representation and relevance. The disconnect between the Academy's choices and the music that resonates with listeners highlights the tension between industry recognition and the larger cultural and social conversations happening in Latin music
Call for Academy to Evolve and Reflect Diversity in Latin Music
In order to address the issues surrounding the Latin Grammys, there is a need for the Academy to evolve and adapt to the changing music landscape. This includes recognizing and celebrating artists who are pushing boundaries, embracing new genres, and amplifying underrepresented voices. While acknowledging the challenges faced by a large organization, the Academy must actively engage with the diverse Latin music community and take meaningful steps to ensure a fair and inclusive platform that reflects the vibrant and ever-changing nature of Latin music
Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras and producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento sit down to talk some real chisme this week — a special episode dedicated to the Latin Grammy nominations. Was there really a regional snub and what does it say about the way we choose to elevate our own art?
Audio for this episode of 'Alt.Latino' was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our show editor is Hazel Cills and our project manager is Grace Chung. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.