`LIKE A FIRST KISS' SANTANA BIG WINNER AT LATIN GRAMMYS.Byline: Fred Shuster Music Writer There's still something ``Supernatural'' about Carlos Santana Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20 1947), is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican-born American Latin rock musician and guitarist. He became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, the Santana Blues Band, going mostly under the title "Santana", which these days. Following his sweep of the Grammy Awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. in February, the Tijuana-born musician was the big winner with three trophies, including record of the year, Wednesday at the first annual Latin Grammy ceremony at the Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. . Santana said the inaugural event, designed to honor musical excellence by artists performing in Spanish or Portuguese, ``felt like a first kiss.'' The two-hour CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. show was the first multilingual broadcast on a major American network American Network is cable/satellite television network. It broadcasts only American shows. Is part of Televisa Networks, as affiliate on Televisa. Programs broadcast by American Network Talk Shows
Colombian model, actor and singer Shakira, who had the second-best showing at the event with two wins, struck the only vaguely political note of the evening after accepting her trophy for best female pop vocal performance. She dedicated the award to ``Colombia, which is going through some difficult times, but never forgot how to smile.'' She also won for best female rock vocal performance. Forty trophies were given out, including 32 before the ceremony was televised, and the categories covered many genres and sub-genres of Latin music. Still, the inclusive event was not without controversy. Some observers felt the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences overlooked Mexican regional music and favored Sony artists and producers. ``I got nominated in one category three times and lost, so that's proof (the academy doesn't favored Sony)'' said Emilio Estefan Jr., a Sony executive and producer and recipient of the academy's producer of the year award. ``I hope these awards unite people, that we band together. We all speak the same language.'' K.C. Porter, a record producer who won along with Santana for record of the year - the award goes to those involved in the recordings - said the Latin Grammy event is a good starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for mass acceptance of international music. ``We have to start somewhere because Latin America is so large,'' he said backstage. ``I think we're going to realize how the process works, and we're going to see better representation from America to Chile and to Spain.'' The first award given on the telecast, which was broadcast in 105 countries, went to Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra Juan Luis Guerra (born June 7, 1957 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is one of the most internationally recognized Dominican singer/songwriters. His pop style of merengue and bolero and Afro-pop/Latin fusion have garnered him considerable success outside the Dominican Republic. for best merengue merengue Couple dance from the Dominican Republic or Haiti, danced throughout Latin America. Originally a folk dance, it has become a ballroom dance, where it is danced with a limping step, the weight always on the same foot. Varieties include the jaleo and juangomero. performance for his album, ``Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual,'' a collection of merengue-pop dance tunes and ballads. Roughly translated, the title means ``It's not identical and it's not the same.'' Crossover sensation Ricky Martin kicked things off with an all-star tribute to Latin jazz giant Tito Puente, who died recently but was named winner of the best traditional tropical performance Grammy. ``Dad would be more than proud,'' said Puente's daughter, Audrey, 30. ``Everyone who is here was influenced by him in one way or another.'' Santana was joined by the Mexican rock quartet Mana for a reading of their hit ``Corazon Espinado,'' which earned the Grammy for record of the year and best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal. Santana also won the best pop instrumental performance honor for ``El Farol,'' which like ``Corazon Espinado,'' is a track from his multimillion-selling comeback album, ``Supernatural.'' Formed three years ago, the 2,600-member Latin academy consists of voters from 15 countries. It's the first time music released outside the U.S. has been recognized by the Santa Monica-based record academy. Salsa legend Celia Cruz, who won for best salsa performance, pointed out that both Grammy ceremonies are essentially the same. ``Now we're going to have more opportunities because before we didn't have any,'' she said in Spanish backstage. ``They (the academy) voted on who they knew.'' The eight Latin categories among the 98 awards handed out at the mainstream Grammys each February in either New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of or Los Angeles will stand. Producers hope to move the Latin Grammys to Miami and other cities in the future. Actor Michael DeLorenzo, who was one of the presenters Wednesday, described what makes Latin music so appealing. ``This music is hot, it's all rhythmic and see that little outfit Shakira was wearing? That's what I'm talking about,'' he said. THE WINNERS Song of the Year: ``Dimelo (I Need To Know),'' Marc Anthony. New Artist: Ibrahim Ferrer. Male Pop Vocal Performance: ``Tu Mirada,'' Luis Miguel. Female Pop Vocal Performance: ``Ojos Asi,'' Shakira. Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: ``Se Me Olvido Otra Vez,'' Mana. Pop Instrumental Performance: ``El Farol,'' Santana. Pop Album: ``Amarte Es Un Placer,'' Luis Miguel. Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: ``Corazon Espinado,'' Santana featuring Mana. Male Rock Vocal Performance: ``Al Lado Del Camino,'' Fito Paez. Rock Song: ``Al Lado Del Camino,'' Fito Paez (Fito Paez). Rock Album: ``Reves/Yo Soy,'' Cafe Tacuba. Merengue Performance: ``Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual,'' Juan Luis Guerra y 440. Traditional Tropical Performance: ``Mambo Birdland,'' Tito Puente. Tropical Song: ``El Niagara En Bicicleta,'' Juan Luis Guerra (Juan Luis Guerra y 440). Banda Performance: ``Lo Mejor De Mi Vida,'' Banda El Recodo Banda Sinaloense el Recodo de Don Cruz Lizárraga, often referred to as Banda el Recodo or simply La Banda Sinaloense (Spanish: "the Sinaloan Band") is one of the best-known Mexican banda groups. . Grupero Performance: ``En La Madrugada Se Fue,'' Los Temerarios. Tejano Performance: ``Por Eso Te Amo,'' Los Palominos. Norteno Performance: ``Herencia De Familia This article is about the Polish political party. For other uses, see Familia (disambiguation). Familia ("The Family," from the Romain familia ,'' Los Tigres Del Norte Los Tigres del Norte is one of the most popular norteño bands, from Rosa Morada, Sinaloa, Mexico. The group was started by Jorge Hernández, his brothers, and a cousin, and began recording after moving to San Jose, California in the late 1960s, when all the members were still in . Regional Song: ``Mi Verdad,'' Kike kike n. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a Jew. [Origin unknown.] Noun 1. Santander (Alejandro Fernandez). Folk Album: ``Misa Criolla,'' Mercedes Sosa. Tango Album: ``Postales Del Alma,'' Juan Carlos Baglietto Juan Carlos Baglietto (born 14 June, 1956 in Rosario, Santa Fe Province) is an Argentinian musician and composer. He was a member of various small bands until "Irreal" was formed, in 1980, comprising himself, Juan Chianelli (keyboards), Jorge Llonch (bass), "Piraña" Fegundez & Lito Vitale. Flamenco Album: ``Paris 87,'' Camaron Con Tomatito. Latin Jazz Album (2 winners): ``Spain,'' Michel Camilo & Tomatito; ``Tropicana Nights,'' Paquito D'Rivera. Contemporary Pop Album: ``Crooner,'' Milton Nascimento. Rock Album: ``Acustico - MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. ,'' Legiao Urbana. Samba/Pagode Album: ``Zeca Pagodinho Ao Vivo,'' Zeca Pagodinho. MPB MPB Musica Popular Brasileira MPB Mountain Pine Beetle MPB Male Pattern Baldness MPB Most Precious Blood (band) MPB Mississippi Public Broadcasting MPB Ministry of Planning and Budget (South Korea) (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album: ``Livro,'' Caetano Veloso. Sertaneja Album: ``Sergio Reis E Convidados,'' Sergio Reis. Brazilian Roots/Regional Album: ``Pixinguinha,'' Paulo Moura e os Batutas. Brazilian Song: ``Acelerou,'' Djavan. Latin Children's Album: ``A Mis Ninos De 30 Anos,'' Miliki. Classical Album: ``La Dolores Dolores (or Delores) was a common given name (until the 1960s in the USA); it is cognate with the English word "dolorous" (meaning sorrowful) and equivalent in meaning. ,'' Tomas Breton. Engineered Album: ``Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual.'' Producer of the Year: Emilio Estefan Jr. Music Video: ``No Me Dejes De Querer,'' Gloria Estefan. CAPTION(S): 5 photos, box Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Carlos Santana performs Wednesday at the first Latin Grammys, above. At right, Shakira shows off her awards for female pop vocal and rock vocal. Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press John McCoy/Staff Photographer (3 -- color) Celia Cruz, left, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan perform the opening number at the first Latin Grammy Awards The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. It was the first primarily Spanish language prime-time program carried on an American network television. presentation held Wednesday at the Staples Center downtown. Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press (4 -- 5 -- color) Power couple Jennifer Lopez and Sean ``Puffy'' Combs, above, and teen sensation Christina Aguilera, left, arrive at the Staples Center on Wednesday for the Latin Grammys. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer Box: THE WINNERS (See text) |
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