The Latin Recording Academy celebrates 25th anniversary

Artifacts from Latin Grammy winners and nominees, along with original artwork, will be displayed throughout the country

As part of the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys, The Latin Recording Academy has announced a series of exhibits throughout 2024, including The Paley Museum in New York City, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.

“For 25 years we have had the immense privilege of celebrating excellence in Latin music, accompanying our music creators in their successes worldwide. These exhibits are a magnificent opportunity to bring the magic of the Latin Grammys to the public,” s tatesManuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We invite all music lovers to join us in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami to enjoy these exhibits, which are filled with unforgettable moments and important achievements that have marked our history.”

From September 13th through November 3rd, the Latin Grammys kick-off exhibit at the Paley Museum in New York City unfolds its remarkable 25-year history of Latin music and celebrates the vibrant cultural tapestry that has shaped the award show into a global phenomenon. Visitors will marvel at priceless artifacts, glamorous costumes, and iconic instruments from music superstars such as Latin Grammy and Grammy winners Ricky Martin, Rosalía, Carlos Santana and Shakira—as well as celebrated New Yorkers like Latin Grammy and Grammy winners Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades—whose influence has left a lasting mark on the world of music. The exhibit will feature some of the most unforgettable moments from the Latin Grammy Awards telecast, chronicle the show’s incredible evolution, and showcase why Latin music has become such an integral part of our culture.

From September 19th through December 18th, the permanent Latin Music Gallery exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will expand upon its extensive Latin aisle and feature artifacts from Latin global superstars such as Shakira, Carlos Santana, Karol G, and Rosalía, among others. The exhibit will explore the last 25 years of Latin Grammy history, and the rich landscape of musical genres and cultures that have graced their stage. At the root of the exhibit is an understanding that Latin music has transformed into a massively successful commercial force in the international music landscape over the last quarter-century, with the Latin Grammys playing a key role in its global development. The exhibit will also survey the history of the institution and its most important moments, while also illustrating Latin music’s creative complexity and enduring cultural impact.

From September 26th through December 20th, Miami will host a first-of-its-kind collection of 25 years of Latin Grammy official art, featuring original paintings by renowned artists including Romero Britto, Walter Goldfarb, Michael V. Rios—who also designed the cover of Carlos Santana’s multi-Grammy-winning album Supernatural—and Patssi Valdez, among others. From mixed media to collages, murals and oil paintings, the collection includes renowned visual artists from several countries. In addition, the Brazilian muralist Aline Bispo, the official artist for the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, will unveil a new piece to inaugurate the festivities.

The 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, November 14th. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the world, and will air live on Univision, Galavisión and ViX beginning at 8 pm ET/PT, preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 pm ET/PT. This year’s nominees will be announced on Tuesday, September 17th.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn