Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela to Headline Latin Grammys’ In The Mix/Los Producers Event
The Latin Recording Academy is combining its In The Mix event for producers and engineers with Sebastián Krys’ Los Producers gala for a single evening honouring Latin music professionals. The event will feature performances and appearances by artists including Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela, Juanes and Lila Downs, and will take place in Las Vegas during Latin Grammys week.
Producer and engineer Sebastián Krys will receive a special honour for his contributions to Latin music, including work with Shakira, Ricky Martin and Juanes. The 11 November event will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; Krys, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019, said the foundation has funded more than $3 billion for research. The Latin Grammys ceremony is scheduled for 12 November.
- The two Latin music industry events are joining forces.
- Sebastián Krys will be honoured on 11 November.
- Proceeds will benefit Parkinson’s research.
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The Latin Recording Academy presents the Latin Grammy Awards, which recognise achievements in Latin music. The week around the ceremony also includes events for people whose work often happens behind the scenes, such as producers and recording engineers.
Sebastián Krys is a producer and engineer who has worked with artists including Shakira, Ricky Martin and Juanes. Producers help shape how a recording sounds, while engineers handle the technical process of recording and mixing music.
Parkinson’s is a progressive condition that affects the nervous system. Research into the condition is supported by organisations such as The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds studies seeking better treatments and a cure.