#latin grammy 2006

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Thalía performing her hit single "Seducción" at the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City (November 02, 2006) // Close-up.

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Daddy Yankee - Gasolina 2004

"Gasolina" was released as the lead single from Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee's 2004 album Barrio Fino in the US in October 2004. By November 6, WSKQ-FM in New York City reported "Gasolina" in their top 10 rotation, and WRTO-FM in Florida said the song was their number one most-played track. It entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart a week later, rising to number 32 in January 2005. "Gasolina" was a hit in North America and the Caribbean, gaining Daddy Yankee popularity among Latino mainstream music fans. In July 2005, "Gasolina" was released as a single in the UK, eventually earning a Silver certification in March 2019. Australia saw the single enter their charts in late January 2006 during their summer season, rising to number 12. "Gasolina" was the first reggaeton song to be nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Glory sings the line "dame más gasolina", although she is not credited.

In 2015, the song was ranked number nine on the "50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time" list according to Billboard. In 2018, it was ranked number 38 on Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs. In 2017, it was included on Billboard's "12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century" at number eight. In 2021, it was ranked number 50 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and a year later it was ranked at the first place on their 2022 "100 Greatest Reggaeton Songs of All Time" list. In 2023, "Gasolina" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The song was used in the 2023 movie Fast X / Fast & Furious 10.

"Gasolina" received a total of 77,4% yes votes!

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Latin Grammys at 25: the 10 Biggest Moments — Shakira Becomes First Woman to Win Record, Song and Album of the Year (2006).

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Eddie Palmieri – Listen Here! 

Listen Here! is an album by Eddie Palmieri. In 2006, the album won Palmieri the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Eddie Palmieri – piano Nicholas Payton, Brian Lynch – trumpet Conrad Herwig, Doug Beavers – trombone Donald Harrison, Ivan Renta – alto saxophone Michael Brecker, David Sanchez – tenor saxophone John Scofield – guitar Regina Carter – violin John Benítez, Christian McBride – bass Horacio “El Negro” Hernández – drums Giovanni Hidalgo – percussion

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Sergio Mendes, Brazilian singer, dies following long COVID battle - Published Sept 6, 2024

The Brief Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes died Thursday.

His family confirmed his passing Friday in a statement to The Associated Press.

Mendes died following months battling the effects of long COVID.

Sergio Mendes, a Grammy-winning Brazilian musician with international fame, has died. He was 83 years old.

The musician’s family confirmed the news Friday of Mendes’ passing.

"His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children," they said in a statement to The Associated Press. "Mendes last performed in November 2023 to sold out and wildly enthusiastic houses in Paris, London and Barcelona."

Mendes died on Thursday following months battling the effects of long COVID.

His Grammy-winning Brazilian musician hit "Mas Que Nada" made him a global legend and was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.

In 2006, a modern version of the song topped U.S. charts, as performed by Black Eyed Peas. It was included on his album "Timeless," produced by will.i.am and featuring Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas, among others.

Mendes won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for "Brasileiro" and two Latin Grammy Awards. He also received an Oscar nomination in 2012 for Best Original Song for "Real in Rio," from the animated film "Rio."

"Sergio Mendes was my brother from another country," trumpet player Herb Alpert wrote on Facebook, along with a photo from decades ago, sitting next to Mendes at the piano. "He was a true friend and extremely gifted musician who brought Brazilian music in all its iterations to the entire world with elegance."

Mendes’ family said they will provide details regarding funeral and memorial services at a later date.

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@yulsbabymama

WEEEEEEEEEEEEELL...

☝️🤓 the black parade is...

The Black Parade is the third studio album byAmerican rock band My Chemical Romance . Released in Europe on October 23, 2006 and in the United States on October 24, 2006, [ 1 ] by Reprise Records , it was produced by the band in partnership with Rob Cavallo , known for having produced several albums for the Goo Goo Dolls and Green Day . It is a rock opera and conceptual album centered on a character who is close to death from cancer known as "The Patient". The album tells the story of his apparent death, afterlife experiences and reflections on his life. It is the band's only studio album to feature Bob Bryar on drums before his departure in 2010.

The Black Parade received generally favorable reviews from critics , and the band achieved their first UK number-one single with " Welcome to the Black Parade ". The album debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart and is also certified triple platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) , in addition to certifications of gold in Argentina by the Argentine Chamber of Phonogram and Videogram Producers (CAPIF) and in Chile by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry . The Black Parade received the Platinum Europe Award from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for one million sales in Europe. The limited edition box set also earned My Chemical Romance a nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards . Four singles were released from the album: " Welcome to the Black Parade ", " Famous Last Words ", " I Don't Love You ", and " Teenagers ".

My Chemical Romance kicked off The Black Parade World Tour on February 22, 2007, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire . The tour included 138 performances around the world, as well as several festivals and shorter shows. The tour was the longest and most internationally wide-ranging tour the band has done as a headliner, with three legs in North America , two in Europe and one in Asia , Oceania and Latin America .

The song "Dead!" appears in the Xbox 360 game console version of the game Guitar Hero II , and the three songs "Teenagers", "Famous Last Words", and "This Is How I Disappear" were available as downloadable content. As of 2016, The Black Parade has sold three million copies in the United States and four million worldwide. The album was re-released as The Black Parade/Living with Ghosts on September 23, 2016, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the album's release. In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the album number 361 on its updated "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. [ two ]

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The Black Parade is the third studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance. Released in Europe on October 23, 2006, and the United States on October 24, 2006,[1] through Reprise Records, it was produced by the band with Rob Cavallo, known for having produced multiple albums for the Goo Goo Dolls and Green Day. It is a rock opera and concept album centered on a dying man with cancer known as "The Patient". The album tells the story of his apparent death, experiences in the afterlife, and subsequent reflections on his life. It is the band's only studio album to feature Bob Bryar on drums before his departure in 2010.

The Black Parade received generally favorable reviews from critics, and the band achieved its first number one single in the United Kingdom with "Welcome to the Black Parade". The album debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart and is also certified as triple-platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as with gold certifications in both Argentina by the Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers (CAPIF) and Chile by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Chile. The Black Parade was given the Platinum Europe Award by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for one million sales in Europe. The limited edition boxed set also earned My Chemical Romance a nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Four singles were released from the album: "Welcome to the Black Parade", "Famous Last Words", "I Don't Love You", and "Teenagers".

My Chemical Romance began The Black Parade World Tour on February 22, 2007, in the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. The tour featured 138 performances worldwide, as well as several festival and condensed shows. The tour was the longest and most internationally comprehensive headlining tour the band played, featuring three legs in North America, two legs in Europe, and one in Asia, Australia, and Latin America.

The song "Dead!" appears in the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II, and the three songs "Teenagers," "Famous Last Words" and "This Is How I Disappear" were once available as downloadable content. The Black Parade has sold three million copies in the United States as of 2016, and four million worldwide. The record was reissued as The Black Parade/Living with Ghosts on September 23, 2016, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the album's release. In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked the album number 361 in their updated "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.[2]

Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (often shortened to Three Cheers or Revenge)[1] is the second studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance, released on June 8, 2004 by Reprise Records.[2][3] With this album, the band produced a cleaner sound than that of their 2002 debut I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love.[4] It was the band's first release to feature rhythm guitarist Frank Iero on all tracks, as well as the final release to feature drummer Matt Pelissier, who would later be replaced by Bob Bryar.[5]

The album was a success for both the band and the label.[6] The record produced four singles—"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)", "Helena", "The Ghost of You", and in the United Kingdom, "Thank You for the Venom".[4] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) less than a year after its release,[3] and has sold over three million copies in the United States.[6]

Musically, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge has been described as emo,[7][8] alternative rock,[8] pop punk,[9] post-hardcore,[10] punk rock,[11] and pop rock.[12] While I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love was considered "a particularly strident entry in that shifty genre of bands tortuously slamming together elements of emo, hardcore, and even metal",[13] Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge "both showcased their songwriting skills and gave them much-deserved attention".[4] Moving away from the "screamo parts"[14] and "the more complicated structures"[15] of their first record in favor of a sound that "skirts the line between pop punk and edgy, theatrical, emo"[4] while being "strongly influenced by hardcore punk",[15] Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge has been variously compared to The Misfits,[16] AFI,[13] and Thursday.[13]

Lead singer Gerard Way has referred to the first single "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" as a "self help pop song"[17] while also being called "a surging piece of emo-pop with a hook as ridiculously catchy as it was ridiculous"[18] and a "moving anthem for the young and depressed"[19] by AllMusic and Rolling Stone respectively. This single went on to be nominated for the Kerrang! award for best single[20] and reached number 86 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[21]

The album opener "Helena" has been referred to as an "album highlight and smash hit". Gerard has claimed that the song "shaped what the album is about" and "revealed their dark side" in comparison to the first single.[17] Its lyrics mourn the loss of Gerard and Mikey's grandmother,[17] Elena Lee Rush, and was their first entry into the top 40.[21]

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R.I.P. Sérgio Mendes

Sérgio Mendes, who brought Brazilian music to mainstream listeners, died Thursday at age 83 from long COVID. Mendes became a force in pop during the '60s when he debuted his Brasil '66 band. The single "Mas Que Nada" written by Jorge Ben, made him known and was the start of his sound fertile, with bossa nova rhythms, jazz, and funk entering the landscape of popular music. Antonio Carlos Jobim, another legendary musician from Brazil, served as his mentor, and Herb Alpert signed him to the A&M record label, which was then brand-new. The reception to his eighth studio album, Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, was so warm that the album achieved platinum status. Mendes re-recorded "Mas Que Nada" with The Black Eyed Peas in 2006 for his Timeless album, which had collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Q-Tip, John Legend, Erykah Badu, and India.Arie, and more. BEP founder will.i.am produced the Timeless album.

Mendes became popular with R&B audiences when he recorded the Stevie Wonder-penned "The Real Thing" for his 1977 album, Sergio Mendes and the New Brasil '77. Vanessa Williams also recorded "The Real Thing" for her album of the same name. Mendes recorded 55 albums over his career and he won a Grammy in 1992 for Best World Music for the album Brasileiro. In 2005, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys. HBO released the documentary, Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy, in 2020, the same year his last album, In the Key of Joy, came out. His last performances were in 2023 for audiences in Barcelona, Paris, and London. 

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Big Meech arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in New York, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson) stripy faux fur Ablanche jacket coat

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Race and Representation

Lolie Millspaugh

Song 1: "Beautiful Liar" - Beyoncé feat. Shakira

Song Introduction:

“Beautiful Liar” is a song by Beyoncé and Shakira, released in 2006 as the only single from the deluxe edition of Beyoncé's album, B'Day. The mid-tempo track combines Shakira's Latin and Arabic styles with Beyoncé's contemporary hip-hop and R&B influences. Thematically, the song revolves around female empowerment, with the protagonists singing about being charmed by the same man but choosing not to compete for his attention. The collaboration received positive reviews from critics, earning Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations and winning an Ivor Novello Award. Commercially, it peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in several European countries. The music video, directed by Jake Nava won the MTV Video Music Award for Most Earthshattering Collaboration in 2007. The success of “Beautiful Liar” contributed to its inclusion in Beyoncé's world tour setlist, The Beyoncé Experience, in 2007.

Music Video: "Beautiful Liar" - Beyoncé featuring Shakira

Stuart Hall, “What is this ‘Black’ in Black Popular Culture?”

Stuart Hall, in his essay, “What is this “Black” in Black Popular Culture?” describes the idea of the difference in the struggle over cultural hegemony– ruling maintained through ideological or cultural means– found within the positive margins of postmodern culture. More specifically, Hall argues that a mix of original African heritage and the experiences of the black diaspora, has given rise to black culture, often seen through style, music, and the arts. To connect to “Beautiful Liar,” Hall’s main argument in the essay is centered around the idea that popular culture is “where we discover and play with the identifications of ourselves, where we are imagined, where we are represented, not only to the audiences out there who do not get the message but to ourselves for the first time,” (113). I find this argument to be apparent in Beyoncé’s music video “Beautiful Liar” featuring Shakira because the spontaneity in the choreography and the collaborative spirit between the two singers contribute to the video’s exploration of black popular culture. We see Beyoncé exploring the identification of herself in the video through the lyrics, where she shows the power of women staying united, as well as through her appearance and choice of music, where she shows her culture. All of this aligns with Hall’s argument that I quoted above, in that Beyoncé is playing with her identification, how she is imagined and represented.

Henry Louis Gates, “The Blackness of Blackness: A Critique of the Sign and the Signifying Monkey”

Henry Louis Gates’ essay and the music video for “Beautiful Liar” by Beyoncé featuring Shakira can be related in the context of exploring African-American cultural expression and identity. In his essay, Gates discusses the concept of signifyin(g), a literary form rooted in African American traditions, involving repetition, cultural actions, and imitation that shape blackness in literature. I found this to be similar to the cultural expressions seen in the music video, where Beyoncé, who is African American, and Shakira, who is Latina, draw on their respective cultural backgrounds to create a mix and unique visual and musical experience. This can be seen through Beyoncé’s incorporation of hip-hop and more contemporary dance elements and Shakira through her inclusion of belly dancing. This mixing and merging of cultural elements in the video aligns with Gates’ concept of signifying as both artists symbolically express and signify their cultural identities through their music and performances. They use these cultural elements not only to entertain but also to symbolize their identities and celebrate the richness of their respective cultural backgrounds. And to go a step further, we see throughout the video, and specifically closer to the end of the video, the two singers appear to be mirroring one another, and sharing these aspects of their cultures. All in all, the music video for "Beautiful Liar" can be seen as a manifestation of the concept of signifyin(g), where cultural identities are expressed and signified through artistic collaboration and performance.

Song 2: "Formation" - Beyoncé

Song Introduction:

"Formation" is a celebrated R&B song by Beyoncé from her album Lemonade. Released in 2016, it’s known for its cultural celebration and references to Beyoncé’s Southern black identity. Critics praised its lyrics, production, and vocal performance, naming it the top song of 2016 and the decade by various publications. The song's music video, which premiered alongside the song, is directed by Melina Matsoukas, and showcases black pride and Southern culture, earning critical acclaim and being hailed as one of the greatest music videos of all time by Rolling Stone. Along with that, Beyoncé performed this at the Superbowl Halftime show, where Entertainment Tonight interviewed her afterward, Beyoncé saying "I wanted people to feel proud and have love for themselves." However, the song sparked controversies, with conservative commentators accusing Beyoncé of anti-police and anti-American messaging, leading to boycotts and protests. Despite the controversies, "Formation" became a protest anthem for movements like Black Lives Matter and the Women's March and has been studied at educational institutions for its cultural significance.

Music Video: "Formation" - Beyoncé

Stuart Hall, “What is this ‘Black’ in Black Popular Culture?”

In the music video, we see a celebration and representation of black culture, incorporating various cultural elements, historical references, and symbolic imagery. In this music video, Beyoncé utilizes her platform to assert her identity and embrace her cultural heritage, challenging dominant narratives and stereotypes about being black. The music video shows diverse representations, from scenes depicting New Orleans culture and traditions to more powerful shots referencing historical events like Hurricane Katrina and the Black Lives Matter movements.

These representations emphasize the range and richness of black experiences, echoing Hall’s idea of cultural formations stemming from the convergence of multiple traditions of dominant and subordinate positions. Along with that, “Formation” is a place where Beyoncé explores and asserts her identity, both externally to the audience and, importantly, internally, to herself. This directly connects with Hall’s idea that popular culture is where individuals discover and play with identifications of themselves. Overall, I see Beyoncé’s “Formation” music video aligning with Stuart Hall’s concepts by presenting a multifaceted representation of black culture and engaging with historical and contemporary aspects while actively contributing and changing the current dialogue and portrayal of being black in popular culture.

Henry Louis Gates, “The Blackness of Blackness: A Critique of the Sign and the Signifying Monkey”

Henry Louis Gates, in his essay “The Blackness of Blackness: A Critique of the Sign and the Signifying Monkey,” focuses on the concept of signifyin(g), which refers to a verbal strategy within African American culture that involves the indirect expression and exploitation of the symbolic meanings of words. It involves a practice of linguistic interaction that leads to a gap between the word’s literal meaning and the interpretation of the word. I found that in Beyoncé’s music video. “Formation” the concept of signifying can be interpreted throughout. The video is filled with rich symbols and references that signify aspects of black culture. It shows New Orleans culture, as well as more historical events/movements like Hurricane Katrina and the BLM movement. Along with that, we see through the lyrics and visuals that show Beyoncé's pride in her black heritage and roots, asserting her identity boldly; there are lyrics or clips of soul food, black dance groups, black church community, black women's hairstyles, et cetera. All of this is an example of Gates’ idea of signifying because what we see are just the signs, but with exploration, these hold a much deeper meaning.

Discussion Questions:

Hall says that popular media “is a theater of popular desires, a theater of popular fantasies. It is where we discover and play with the identifications of ourselves, where we are imagined, where we are represented, not only to the audiences out there who do not get the message, but to ourselves for the first time.” Do you agree with this? If so, where do you see this being true in popular media (TV, movie, music, et cetera.) today? If not, what do you think popular media is? 

Henry Louis Gates talks about “signifyin(g),” a verbal strategy in African American culture. Can you identify ways people use indirect expressions or cultural references in today's media or conversations to convey deeper meanings or messages?

In what ways does contemporary popular culture provide platforms for marginalized racial identities to be represented and explored, aligning with Stuart Hall’s discussion on the exploration of identities? Can you think of instances in recent media where underrepresented racial groups showcase their identities and experiences?

#discussionleader #oxyvisualanalysis

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A BANDA: RBD

RBD foi uma banda mexicana de pop, que ficou mundialmente conhecida com a novela "Rebelde", que foi exibida entre 2004 e 2006. O grupo era formado por Anahi, Alfonso Herrera, Dulce Maria, Christopher von Uckermann, Maite Perroni e Christian Chávez. Algumas das músicas mais populares de RBD até hoje são "Sálvame", "Solo Quédate en Silencio", "Nuestro Amor" e "Así Soy Yo".

Apesar de terem se separado oficialmente em 2009, o grupo fez uma reunião em dezembro de 2020, com apenas 4 integrantes - Anahi, Maite, Christopher e Christian - na live "Ser o Parecer". De acordo com o portal Terra, cerca de 2,5 milhões de telespectadores assistiram ao show virtual. Um pouco antes do evento, o RBD também divulgou a música inédita, "Siempre He Estado Aquí".

Há especulações que o RBD pode se juntar novamente para realizar uma turnê presencial, passando em locais como o Brasil. Porém, algumas polêmicas envolvendo Christopher von Uckermann e seu posicionamento negacionista frente à pandemia do coronavírus atrapalharam os planos dos produtores.

Ao longo de sua carreira, o grupo lançou cinco álbuns completamente em espanhol - "Rebelde" (2004), "Nuestro Amor" (2005), "Celestial" (2006), "Empezar Desde Cero" (2007) e "Para Olvidarte de Mí" (2009) -, com milhões de vendas internacionais e certificados de platina e realizou diversas turnês pelo mundo. Um dos maiores shows da carreira do RBD foi no Maracanã, no Rio de Janeiro em outubro de 2006, que originou o DVD "Live in Rio", lançado no ano seguinte.

A banda mexicana acumulou diversas indicações importantes, como seis ao prêmio Billboard Latin Music Awards (com duas vitórias) e duas indicações ao Grammy Latino para "Melhor Álbum de Grupo ou Duo".

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Shakira featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura 2005

"La Tortura" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, from Shakira's sixth studio album, Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005). The song was written and produced by Shakira, with additional writing and production from longtime collaborators Luis Fernando Ochoa and Lester Mendez, respectively. It was released on 11 April 2005 as the lead single from the album. "La Tortura" is a pop, reggaeton, and dancehall track, which lyrically tells the story of a woman who has been emotionally "tortured" because her boyfriend cheated and eventually left her for another, and has now returned begging forgiveness.

It was well received commercially, reaching number one in several countries worldwide, including Hungary, Spain and Venezuela. In the US, the single reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 (giving Sanz his only entry on said chart), while topping the Hot Latin Songs chart for 25 non-consecutive weeks. "La Tortura" is one of the best selling singles of all time with more than five million copies sold.

At the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2006, "La Tortura" won the awards for Record and Song of the Year. That year, at the 13th Billboard Latin Music Awards, the track won all four categories it was nominated for; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Duet Hot Latin Song of the Year, Duo or Group Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year, and Latin Ringtone of the Year. "La Tortura" was recognized as Pop Song of the Year at the 18th Lo Nuestro Awards. At the 2005 Premios Juventud, Shakira and Sanz won the award for Dynamic Duet while the song was nominated for Catchiest Tune. It was recognized as Song of the Year and Latin Ringtone of the Year at the 2007 BMI Latin Awards. "La Tortura" won Latin Song of the Year at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards and Best Latin Dance Track at the 2006 International Dance Music Awards. The music video won the prize for Video of the Year at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamerica. It also received three nominations at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, in the categories Best Female Video, Best Dance Video and Viewer's Choice Award, becoming the first time a Spanish music video was up for a nomination at the awards. The next year, "La Tortura" was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

"La Tortura" received a total of 81,6% yes votes! Previous Shakira polls: #75 "Ojos Así".

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she hasn't been since 2006!?!?!?! does she have something against the grammys or something wth queen 😩

Realistically speaking, I think it’s been a combination of things. For starters, she’s only released 2 full on English albums since that year (She Wolf & Self titled). During SW she attended the VMA’s in 2009 & my guess is that she was done with the promo by the time the Grammy’s came along. Then we all know her story once she had her family. In 2014 she performed at the Billboards to promote Empire, but that was the most she’s done as far as awards shows since then. In that particular year, she quickly got pregnant so that album promo quickly finished. She attended the Latin Grammys in 2011 when they honored her as person of the year, but hasn’t made an appearance there ever since either. I don’t think she has an issue with going to award shows, she just doesn’t make the effort if she doesn’t absolutely have to. And in any case, she hasn’t had many excuses for going. Like, she’s a musician, she’s been nominated, and she’d always have the opportunity at attending them, but hasn’t bothered because of the distance & because she hasn’t done a lot of promo throughout the years. I’m hoping this era, she attends at least one award show, it’s been way too long 😭.

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado, cantautrice canadese con cittadinanza portoghese, è un’icona della musica pop degli anni Duemila. 

Amata da pubblico e critica per la sua versatilità, ha venduto oltre 45 milioni di dischi in tutto il mondo e vinto innumerevoli premi tra cui un Grammy Award su sette nomination, un Latin Grammy Award, dieci Juno Awards, un BRIT Award, un Billboard Music Award, un MTV Europe Music Award, un World Music Award e tre Much Music Video Awards.

Ha una stella sulla Walk of Fame del Canada e il 28 febbraio 2014 è stata insignita dell’onorificenza di Commendatrice dell’Ordine del Principe Enrico da Aníbal Cavaco Silva, allora Presidente del Portogallo.

Nata il 2 dicembre 1978 a Victoria da genitori portoghesi nati nelle Azzorre e immigrati in Canada alla fine degli anni ’60, ha iniziato, sin da bambina, incoraggiata dalla madre che avrebbe voluto fare la musicista, a suonare vari strumenti quali trombone, ukulele, chitarra, tastiere. A dodici anni ha scritto la sua prima canzone.

Nel 1996 si è trasferita a Toronto, svolto diversi lavori e collaborato con diverse band hip hop. Dopo la sua esibizione a un talent show, nel 1999 ha ricevuto il suo primo contratto discografico ed è uscito il suo primo singolo Party’s Just Begun (Again), che faceva parte dell’album della colonna sonora del film Brokedown Palace.

Il suo album di debutto è stato Whoa, Nelly! del 2000, che ha subito scalato le classifiche internazionali con il singolo I’m Like a Bird che le ha portato un Grammy Award per la migliore interpretazione vocale pop femminile.

Il secondo album, del 2003, Folklore, ha esplorato le sue radici portoghesi senza bissare il successo del precedente.

Il terzo, Loose, del 2006, è stato il suo disco che ha venduto di più, oltre 10 milioni di copie.

Nel 2009 Mi Plan, cantato in lingua spagnola le è valso un Latin Grammy Award.

L’ultimo e settimo disco, dal titolo 7 uscito in settembre 2024, è una raccolta pop che inneggia alla libertà di donna adulta che vive senza vergogna o scuse.

Nelly Furtado è energica e determinata, senza remore a sperimentare e contaminare, dopo alti e bassi, anni di interruzione, grandi ritorni e cambiamenti di stile e immagine, prosegue nella sua ricerca, continuando ad elevare il pop a grandi livelli.

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Todo Cambió (English: Everything Changed) is the debut studio album recorded by Mexican pop rock band Camila. It was released by Sony BMG Norte on May 9, 2006. The album was mainly written and composed by the band members: Samo, Pablo Hurtado, and Mario Domm, and includes a blend of Spanish rock and Latin pop.

It was released in Mexico on April 18, 2006, where it was eventually certified three-times platinum with sales over 300,000 units. In the United States, the release date was set on May 9, 2006 and the album received a platinum certification by the Latin field of the Recording Industry Association of America on July 24, 2007. In Spain the album was released on May 13, 2008.

This album yielded eight singles, including: "Abrázame", "Coleccionista de Canciones", "Todo Cambió", "Sin Tu Amor", "Sólo Para Tí", "Yo Quiero", "Me Da Igual" and "Perderte de Nuevo". For the album's release in Spain, "Todo Cambió" was chosen as the lead single.

About the album composing and recording, the band declared: "We came out from a garage, the living room and the closet, not to compete, only to show little fragments of our lives through the music we make." While producing Reyli Barba's album, Mario Domm asked Samo to participate on backing vocals, and on those recording sessions decided to make a band. Pablo Hurtado had to make an audition for the gig of guitar player, and after that, they wrote the songs for the album. Regarding the song style and inspiration, Mario Domm wanted to let people hear the music they were creating in their living rooms and to express how much joy they had performing together. Samo (a former church performer) found his inspiration watching television, singing along with other performers, stating: "Everything I learned is on these lyrics." Pablo Hurtado, the youngest member of the band, dedicates his lyrics to "weekend love affairs" and about the track "Me Da Igual" he says: "I wrote it on a very hard moment of my life, it is about a love that never happened."

The title track has been the recipient of many awards and nominations, including a Latin Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year in 2007 and the Best Song award at the Premios Lo Nuestro 2008, where the band also won in the Group or Duo of the year field. For the Premios Juventud of 2008 the group received the following nominations: Red Hot Artist, Catchiest Tune ("Todo Cambió"), CD to die for (Todo Cambió: Special Edition), and won for Best Ballad ("Todo Cambió") and Favorite Pop Star. At the 2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards, the band won for Duo or Group of the Year and Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year ("Todo Cambió"). The album was also nominated for Latin Album of the Year. Camila also won two awards at Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica for Best New Artist - North and Breakthrough Artist.

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Sérgio Mendes, légende brésilienne de la bossa-nova, est mort

Par S.T. Publié hier à 18:53

Le pianiste et auteur avait notamment interprété le tube Mas que nada. Il est décédé à l’âge de 83 ans.

C’est une légende qui s’éteint. Sérgio Mendes, pianiste, auteur et arrangeur brésilien, est mort à l’âge de 83 ans. L’artiste était considéré par le milieu musical comme l’une des plus grandes figures de la bossa-nova, grâce à laquelle il a connu le succès dans les années 1960 avec ses tubes Mas que nada et The look of love.

Sérgio Mendes est mort à l’âge de 83 ans, a appris l’agence de presse américaine Associated Press, confirmant une information de TMZ . Les causes de sa mort n’ont toutefois pas encore été révélées, mais il luttait contre les symptômes d’un Covid long depuis 2023. Grâce à Mas que nada, Sergio Mendes popularise dans le monde entier la bossa-nova, genre musical classé à mi-chemin entre la samba et le jazz.

Nomination aux Oscars

Malgré un ralentissement de sa carrière dans les années 1970, il retrouve le succès en 2006 grâce à plusieurs collaborations, avec les Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder ou Justin Timberlake. Au cours de ses 60 ans de carrière, Sergio Mendes a publié 39 albums, reçu un Grammy Award, deux Latin Grammy Awards et une nomination aux Oscars en 2012 pour la musique Real in Rio, co-écrite avec John Legend pour le film d’animation Rio.