Calle 13 up for 5 Latin Grammys

Published: Sept. 19, 2009 at 12:16 AM
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Puerto Rican singer Calle 13 led the field with five nominations at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.

His five nominations were for album of the year and best urban music album for "Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo," record of the year and best alternative song for "No Hay Nadie Como Tu" with Cafe Tacvba, and best short form music video for "La Perla" with Ruben Blades.

Ivan Lins and the Metropole Orchestra, Jose Lugo, Jorge Luis Piloto, Ivete Sangalo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Caetano Veloso and Wisin Y Yandel garnered three nominations apiece Thursday at the awards ceremony, in Los Angeles.

This year's album of the year category features a diverse array of worldwide artists and musical genres: Puerto Rico's Calle 13 for "Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo;" Colombia's Andres Cepeda for "Dia Tras Dia;" Nicaragua's Luis Enrique for "Ciclos;" Brazil's Ivan Lins & The Metropole Orchestra for "Regencia: Vince Mendoza;" and Argentina's Mercedes Sosa for "Cantora 1."

The prize presentation is slated to air Nov. 5 on Univision Network live from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

"Latin music is very much alive and well and in this, our milestone 10th year, the Latin Grammy nominations continue to reflect and represent a considerably diverse, eclectic and comprehensive worldwide Latin music community that includes established music makers as well as emerging talent," Gabriel Abaroa, president of The Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement.

"With so many music professionals participating in the awards process, it's gratifying to see so many creators, performers, producers, albums and songs getting due recognition from peers. On Nov. 5 in Las Vegas, we look forward to spotlighting this year's nominees and celebrating a decade of recognizing the best and brightest in Latin music."

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