Armando Manzanero and Johnny Pacheco, two recently deceased Latin music idols, were honored on Thursday at the Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Univision under strict sanitary restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ceremony began with a tribute to Manzanero in the voices of Alejandra Guzmán, Yuri and Lila Downs who, accompanied by the pianist Arthur Hanlon and more than a dozen musicians, performed a medley of “I’m going to turn off the lights”, “I miss you and “Adoro,” part of the huge songbook left behind by the master of romantic music who died in December of complications from COVID at the age of 85.
Shortly afterwards, Marc Anthony presented the heartfelt tribute to Pacheco, the co-founder of Fania Records who promoted the careers of celebrities such as Celia Cruz, Willie Colón and Rubén Bladés and who died on Monday at the age of 85 after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
‘We will always sing in your honor. Rest in glory, maestro ”, said the salsa star for Gilberto Santa Rosa, José Alberto“ El Canario ”and Sergio George performed the classics“ Quitate you ”and“ My people ”to the accompaniment of a large orchestra. In the background of the austere but colorful stage a large image of the deceased idol could be seen.
The show, in its 33rd edition, also featured one of the first acts Maluma, who performed fuchsia-dyed hair “Agua de Jamaica”, “The bubble” and “Hawaii” with 16 dancers on a beach-style stage.
Later, the Colombian star won the Premio Lo Nuestro for song of the year – pop for “ADMV”.
“This award represents a lot to me because I always like to do songs like this, these romantic ballads,” said the urban music singer. He thanked the acknowledgment of “this song that came from the bottom of my heart, that I composed during a pandemic and that really changed my way of thinking.”
The first prize of the evening, for Song of the Year – Mexican Regional, went to Lenin Ramírez with Grupo Firme for “Yo ya no vuelvo con ti (en vivo)”.
J Balvin, Maluma and Camilo topped the list of nominees with 14, 12 and 10 entries respectively. Ozuna followed with eight and Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Natti Natasha, Sebastián Yatra and Sech with 7.
A total of 147 artists were nominated in 34 categories and four music genres (pop, urban, tropical, regional Mexican music), including four newly added titles: pop album of the year, urban music album of the year, album of the year in regional Mexican music and cumbia song of the year in regional mexican music.
As every year, the organizers of the Premio Lo Nuestro offered song premieres, performances by artists from different generations, exclusive collaborations and many unique musical moments.
The popular Mexican cumbia band Los Ángeles Azules, honored with the Musical Legacy Award, is presented by regional Mexican music singer Chiquis, rock group Kinky and pop star Gloria Trevi, who also receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Reggaeton player Wisin will be recognized with the Excellence Award for 18 years of successful career.
Other performers with scheduled performances, live or pre-recorded, include CNCO, Ivy Queen; El Alfa with Zion & Lennox; Joss Favela with Jessi Uribe; Luis Fonsi; Víctor Manuelle with La India; and Justin Quiles. The actress and singer Selena Gómez will make her debut on Premio Lo Nuestro with Rauw Alejandro to perform her collaboration “Baila with me”.
Hours before the ceremony, hosted by Chiquinquirá Delgado, José Ron and Yuri, Guinness World Records declared Lo Nuestro as the longest-running awards in Latin music.
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