The talent and music of Cuba will once again be highlighted at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards, as several artists and musicians from the island have been listed among the nominees. This year's nominations were announced on Tuesday, September 17.
The prestigious awards ceremony, which celebrates the best in Latin music, will take place on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Cuban artists vying for a golden gramophone include:
Nominees from Cuba
Competing for Record of the Year are Cimafunk and Monsieur Periné with their song "Catalina".
In the Song of the Year category, Cuban artist Daymé Arocena is nominated alongside Vicente García for "A fuego lento".
The group Darumas, which includes Argentine bassist Aldana Aguirre, Cuban vocalist and guitarist Ceci León, and Haitian-Chilean vocalist Vedala Vilmond, is nominated for Best New Artist.
Cuban rapper Al2 El Aldeano is nominated with Vico C for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song with "Blam Blam".
Three Cubans are in the running for Best Traditional Tropical Album: Alex Cuba with "Voces de mi familia", Yelsy Heredia with "Los Mismos Negros", and Yeisy Rojas with "A mis ancestros".
Cuban guitarist Renesito Avich and Rafael "Pollo" Brito are nominated for Best Tropical Song with "Baila y goza". In the same category, Cuban composer Jorge Luis Piloto is nominated with "Hasta que aguante el cuerpo", and Miguel Yadam González Cárdenas is nominated along with Jorge Luis Chacín and Fonseca for "Con Dinero y sin Dinero".
For Best Latin Jazz Album, Sammy Figueroa is nominated alongside Cubans Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Aymée Nuviola for "Searching For A Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo)". Additionally, Gonzalo Rubalcaba is also nominated with "Collab" alongside Hamilton De Holanda.
Cuban-Canadian Hilario Durán is nominated for Best Arrangement with "Night In Tunisia".
Finally, Paquito D'Rivera is aiming for the award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition with "Caribbean Berceuse".
Cuban Artists at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Cuban artists nominated for the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards.
Who are the Cuban artists nominated for Record of the Year?
Cimafunk and Monsieur Periné are nominated for their song "Catalina".
Which Cuban artist is nominated for Song of the Year?
Daymé Arocena, along with Vicente García, is nominated for "A fuego lento".
Who is nominated for Best New Artist?
The group Darumas, which includes Aldana Aguirre, Ceci León, and Vedala Vilmond, is nominated for Best New Artist.
Which song earned Al2 El Aldeano a nomination?
Al2 El Aldeano is nominated with Vico C for their song "Blam Blam".
What are some of the categories where Cuban artists are nominated?
Cuban artists are nominated in categories such as Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song, Best Traditional Tropical Album, Best Tropical Song, Best Latin Jazz Album, Best Arrangement, and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.