J Balvin and María Becerra add a Latin flavor to the start of the Grammys

• J Balvin and María Becerra. Photo via agencies. 

J Balvin and María Becerra gave a Latin accent to the start of the 64th edition of the Grammy Awards with a performance that made the audience dance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (USA). ).

The Colombian and Argentine sang their hit “¿Qué More Well?” in the first block of performances of the gala, which also featured with the elegant Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) and the young Olivia Rodrigo, a resounding favorite of the night with her ballad “Drivers License”.

The number of J Balvin and Becerra was not the only occasion in which it was heard. the Spanish at the gala, then Aymée Nuviola interpreted the classic “La Gota Fría” from Colombia.

In the previous ceremony, which is not broadcast on television, he sang “La Gota Fría”. Mon Laferte just before the winners of the categories reserved for Latin music were announced: Bad Bunny, Juanes, Álex Cuba, Rubén Blades and Vicente Fernández< /strong>.

Although Latin music has its own awards, the Latin Grammys, a good number of Hispanic musicians managed to prevail in the general and technical categories, such as composer Carlos Rafael Rivera, winner for the best soundtrack for visual media for “The Queen’s Gambit”.

The omicron variant and the increase in the number of infections in Los Angeles during JanuaryThe Grammys, the most renowned awards in the world of music, which have moved to Las Vegas for the first time, were postponed until April.

The new venue, with capacity for With almost 17,000 spectators, it hosts awards that do not have clearly defined winners in the four main categories: best song of the year, best recording, album of the year and best new artist.

All the spotlights point to the very young Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo to win the gramophone in the album of the year category.

Approximately 8 million people tuned in to the network last year of American open television -CBS- for the delivery of these awards; half that in 2020, thus reaching historical lows.

The Recording Academy will treat to reverse the situation in this edition that is celebrated just one week after the Oscars 2022, marked by the controversy over Will Smith’s slap in the face of Chris Rock and that has focused attention ;n from the public throughout the week.

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