Karol G Wins Best Album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira Also Taking Home Awards

Colombian singer Karol G poses with her three Latin Grammy awards during the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Seville, Spain, 16 November 2023. (EPA)
Colombian singer Karol G poses with her three Latin Grammy awards during the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Seville, Spain, 16 November 2023. (EPA)
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Karol G Wins Best Album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira Also Taking Home Awards

Colombian singer Karol G poses with her three Latin Grammy awards during the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Seville, Spain, 16 November 2023. (EPA)
Colombian singer Karol G poses with her three Latin Grammy awards during the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Seville, Spain, 16 November 2023. (EPA)

Karol G, Bizzarap, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade, won big at the Latin Grammy Awards held Thursday.

Karol G’s “Mañana será bonito” was crowned best album of the year and best urban music album.

Argentine producer Bizarrap took home the awards for song of the year and best pop song for “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” with the Colombian star.

Shakira, who attended the ceremony held in Seville, Spain, accompanied by her two children, Milan and Sasha, said that she wanted to dedicate the award to them “because I have promised them that I am going to be happy.”

Natalia Lafourcade, who holds the title for most Latin Grammys in history, added more awards to her record-breaking list with record of the year.

Edgar Barrera, who began the night as a favorite with 13 nominations, had to settle for three awards: composer of the year (a category awarded for the first time), producer of the year and best regional Mexican song. That award came for the composition “un X100to”, the collaboration between his protégés, Grupo Frontera, and the superstar Bad Bunny.

Relocating the show to Seville for the first time meant that flamenco was present throughout the entire night.

It was on display from the opening, by Rosalía, who returned to her origins to offer her version of “Se nos muerte el amor,” by Rocío Jurado, to the musical number by Andrea Bocelli who performed “Granada,” composed by the Mexican Agustín Lara and the performance of "Corazón partío” by Alejandro Sanz, who was accompanied by 30 flamenco dancers.



Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year
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Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

Riyadh Film Music Festival Returns for Second Year

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the launch of the second annual Riyadh Film Music Festival, scheduled to take place July 30 to August 9 at the Red Hall Theater of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The festival will bring together renowned film composers from around the world.

This year’s festival offers a unique audio-visual experience that combines screenings of iconic films with live orchestral performances, underscoring the commission’s commitment to fostering the arts and stimulating cultural activity in the capital, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The Riyadh Film Music Festival is one of the key initiatives under the Lifestyle Sector of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and is part of the events held in conjunction with the Esports World Cup.

It aims to host some of the world’s largest cultural and entertainment events, offering diverse artistic and recreational options for residents and visitors alike, while reinforcing Riyadh’s position on the global cultural map.