The Latin Recording Academy announced today that Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Joaquín Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive this year's Award for Musical Excellence.

Likewise, Guillermo “Memo” Acosta and Egidio Cuadrado will receive the Award from the Board of Directors. The laureates will be honored during a private ceremony on 17 November 2021 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, under the executive production of Eduardo Osorio, as part of the week of the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

“It is a great honor to recognize this remarkable group of legendary artists., but at the same time very active with the Award for Musical Excellence and the Award of the Board of Directors this year”, said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President / CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.

“His outstanding achievements have created a legacy in the world of Latin music that transcends generations and borders.. We look forward to honoring and celebrating the achievements of each of them during the Annual Latin Grammy Awards this coming November as we return to Las Vegas with our resilient community of Latin music lovers.”.

The Musical Excellence Award is awarded to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic value to Latin music and their communities during their careers.. The Board of Trustees Award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to Latin music during their career, but not necessarily in the form of interpretations. The Board of Directors of the Latin Recording Academy votes both distinctions.