Latin Grammys

Latin Grammys The Latin Grammys were created in order to highlight the contributions of Latin artists to the music industry. Until 1975, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) had not recognized Latin music as distinct from other popular music NARAS initially awarded one Grammy in 1975, titled Best Latin Recording, to Puerto Rican salsero Eddie Palmieri. In the early 1980s the awards were expanded to include categories for best tropical, Mexican, and pop albums, and in the…