Additional 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMYs performers announced

Show will be Nov 18th

The Latin Recording Academy has announced additional performers for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, including current and past Latin GRAMMY nominees Anitta, Carlinhos Brown, Pedro Capó, Farina, Giulia Be, Gloria Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra and Diego Torres. In addition, Ángela Aguilar, Pepe Aguilar, María Becerra, Matteo Bocelli, Livia Brito, Eladio Carrión, Sofia Carson, Silvestre Dangond, Kimberly Dos Ramos, Emmanuel, Joss Favela, Evaluna Montaner, Ricardo Montaner, Fito Páez, Residente, Sofía Reyes, Jorge Soler, Bella Thorne and Milly Quezada join as presenters.

Gloria Estefan — accompanied by Anitta, Carlinhos Brown, Pedro Capó, Farina, Giulia Be and Diego Torres — will open the Biggest Night in Latin Music with an electrifying three-song medley, including her iconic song “Abriendo Puertas,” along with “Cuando Hay Amor” and “Magalenha.”

They join previously announced performers Rubén Albarrán, Christina Aguilera, Omar Apollo, Paula Arenas, Descemer Bueno, Bad Bunny, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, Becky G, Rubén Blades, C. Tangana, Calibre 50, Camilo, Antonio Carmona, Diego del Morao, Meme del Real, Julio Reyes Copello, DJ Nelson, Jorge Drexler, Alejandro Fernández, Israel Fernández, Sergio George, Gente de Zona, Grupo Firme, Juanes, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho, La Húngara, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Los Dos Carnales, Maná, Nicki Nicole, Nella, Ozuna, Danna Paola, Nathy Peluso, Gloria Trevi, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler and Yotuel.

With the theme “Rediscovering Life Through Music,” the telecast will invite audiences to rediscover what’s important in life using music as a storyline. With one-of-a-kind collaborations and unique Latin GRAMMY moments, the ceremony promises to be an exceptional celebration of musical excellence paired with inspirational storytelling.

The nominees were also announced late last month which were selected from more than 20,000 entries across 53 categories and reflect an expansive range of artists who released recordings during the eligibility period (June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021).

Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Sánchez will serve as hosts. Contreras is returning as host for the second consecutive year and is joined by Rivera, who emceed the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Sánchez also hosted the 16th, 17th, 18th and 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

The 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards broadcast will air live on Univision on Thursday, November 18th at 8 pm ET/PT. It will also air on cable channel TNT at 19.00 (MEX)/20.00 (PAN-COL)/21.00 (VEN)/22.00 (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5.

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY moments will also be announced at a later date.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

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