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Latin Grammys Celebrate 100 Years of José Alfredo Jiménez With Edgar Barrera, The Warning, More
Edgar Barrera led a Latin Grammys tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez, marking 100 years since the Mexican songwriter’s birth. The performance honoured Jiménez’s influence on regional Mexican music and ranchera, whose traditions his songwriting helped define.
The Warning joined Barrera for “Te Solté la Rienda”, while Reik, Sofía Reyes and Yami Safdie performed “La Media Vuelta” and “Si Nos Dejan”. Camila Fernández, granddaughter of Vicente Fernández, sang “El Rey” with a feminine interpretation. Barrera produced the tribute and entered the ceremony with 10 nominations, including Producer of the Year and three for Best Regional Song.
In short
- Latin Grammys marked 100 years since José Alfredo Jiménez’s birth.
- Edgar Barrera led a tribute featuring several Mexican artists.
- Barrera had 10 nominations at this year’s ceremony.