The 2006 Latin Grammy Awards were held last Thursday in New York and a handful of accordion-toting artists walked away with awards. A few of the highlights:
- Julieta Venegas
One of our recent favorites, Julieta won Best Alternative Album for Limon y Sal. She was also nominated for Album and Record of the Year, but lost to hip-shaker extraordinaire Shakira.
Julieta Venegas: Me Voy (video) - Los Tigres Del Norte
The Mexican music legends (and fellow Bay Area residents) took home the award for Best Norteño Album for Historias Que Contar. This is the first track off that album:
Los Tigres del Norte: Señor Locutor (MP3 download) - Los Hermanos Zuleta
The sons of Emiliano Zuleta (the “King of Vallenato”) won Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album for Cien DÃas De Bohemia. This track isn’t from that album, but don’t hold that against me:
Los Hermanos Zuleta: Mi Hermano y Yo (MP3 download) - Cafe de los Maestros
This compilation of legendary tango musicians won for both Best Tango Album and Best Recording Package. Produced by Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla, it includes tracks from bandoneon players Jose Libertella, Ernesto Baffa, and Leopoldo Federico.
José Libertella: Romántico Bandoneón (WMA sample)