2025 Latin Grammys Recap: Bad Bunny, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Dominate

The 2025 Latin Grammys felt like a key moment for Latin music, showcasing a genre that consistently breaks the mold of traditional industry expectations. The show, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, proved that Latin music isn’t just following trends—it is the trend.

Honestly, if you hadn’t noticed anything special before, seeing the list of winners completely blew me away. It’s impossible to miss how incredible they are!

2025 Latin Grammy Winners

Category Winner Work
Album of the Year Bad Bunny Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Record of the Year Alejandro Sanz “Palmeras en el Jardín”
Song of the Year Karol G “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
Best Urban Music Album Bad Bunny Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Best Urban Song Bad Bunny “Mónaco”
Best Pop Vocal Album Camilo Cuatro
Best Pop Song Kany García “La Libreta”
Best Rock Album Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Baño María
Best Alternative Music Album Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Baño María
Best New Artist Paloma Morphy

What Actually Happened & Who Took Home the Big Ones

Bad Bunny had a huge night, winning five awards, including Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This further solidifies his status as a major cultural figure. Some in the Latin music scene criticize him for achieving mainstream success, arguing he’s compromised his artistic integrity. But shouldn’t success, money, and fame be seen as positive things?

Immediately following Bunny’s success, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso unexpectedly earned five awards as well. This achievement signaled a major turning point, demonstrating that Latin alternative music had moved beyond its previously limited audience and become a mainstream force. The tie in awards suggests that Latin Grammy voters are recognizing and embracing this evolution in music.

I was so thrilled to see Karol G take home Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”! It feels like a huge moment in her career, and it’s amazing how she’s connected with fans all over the world – she’s so much more than just a ‘Latin artist’ now. And it was wonderful seeing Alejandro Sanz recognized with Record of the Year for “Palmeras en el Jardín” – a true testament to timeless songwriting. Honestly, the whole night felt like a glimpse into the future of Latin music, showing where things are going and who’s leading the way.

The performances perfectly reflected the event’s themes. Rauw Alejandro showcased the confident, genre-bending style that establishes him as a major artist for his generation. Karol G’s performance with Marco Antonio Solís beautifully combined decades of Latin pop music into a single, memorable moment. And Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso brought their signature energetic and captivating performance, proving why they’re quickly becoming one of the most talked-about new acts.

This year’s awards are particularly interesting because the winners reflect what fans around the world are already embracing: artists who blend genres. We’re seeing artists like Bad Bunny successfully combine trap, pop, and alternative music, Karol G bringing heartfelt pop to massive arenas, and emerging Argentinian artists creating a powerful sound by mixing rock, jazz, and electronic elements.

The main point is this: there isn’t one single, defining “Latin sound” today. Latin America is simply too large, varied, and interconnected with the world for that to exist.

The 2025 Latin Grammys were significant because they demonstrated the diversity, innovation, and boldness of Latin music, proving that it’s now a trendsetter in the global music industry, not just a follower.

February’s upcoming Grammy Awards 2026 might benefit from taking a cue.

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2025-11-16 15:20