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Sting Is Officially a Latin Grammy Winner
Sting has won his first Latin Grammy, taking Best Pop/Rock Song for his contribution to “Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día” by Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. The win recognises his collaboration with the duo on their album *Free Spirits*.
Sting was not at the ceremony, so the duo accepted the award and thanked him for his support during the recording process. Their song was also nominated for Song of the Year, while *Free Spirits* was in contention for Album of the Year and Best Alternative Music Album; the album’s concept drew on a retreat and a fictionalised 12-step programme.
In short
- Sting wins his first Latin Grammy.
- The award is for his work with Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.
- Their song and album had further nominations.
Explained simply
The Latin Grammy Awards recognise achievement in music recorded in Spanish and Portuguese, across Latin music and other genres. Their categories include pop and rock, so artists from outside Latin America can be recognised for work made with Latin artists.
Sting is a British singer and songwriter known for his solo career and as the former frontman of the Police. Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso are an Argentine musical duo whose work blends pop, rock and other styles. Their collaboration brings together artists with different musical backgrounds.
The awards are organised by the Latin Recording Academy, which represents music professionals in Latin music. A Latin Grammy can recognise a contribution to a song even when the recipient is not the main performer.