{"id":112271,"date":"2024-11-13T12:07:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2024\/11\/13\/os-garotin-kevin-aguilar-more-light-up-miami-at-2024-latin-grammys-best-new-artist-showcase\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:07:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:07:44","slug":"os-garotin-kevin-aguilar-more-light-up-miami-at-2024-latin-grammys-best-new-artist-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2024\/11\/13\/os-garotin-kevin-aguilar-more-light-up-miami-at-2024-latin-grammys-best-new-artist-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Os Garotin, Kevin Aguilar & More Light Up Miami at 2024 Latin Grammy\u2019s Best New Artist\u00a0Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tNow in its third year, the Latin Grammy\u2019s Best New Artist Showcase raised the bar for emerging talent, delivering a spectacular evening on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Miami Beach\u2019s Faena Forum. Hosted by Catalina Garc\u00eda of Monsieur Perin\u00e9, the event spotlighted this year\u2019s contenders for the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards best new artist category, each proving why they deserved their place on this prestigious platform.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe event featured a star-studded lineup of nominees, each bringing their own flavor to the stage: Agris, Kevin Aguilar, Darumas<\/a>, Nicolle Horbath, Cac\u00e1 Magalh\u00e3es, Os Garotin, \u00cd\u00f1igo Quintero<\/a>, Sofi Saar, and Ela Taubert.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe performances spanned a gamut of genres and styles. Many artists \u2014 who each had the opportunity to sing two songs \u2014 chose to cover iconic renditions, a move that, while risky, paid off in some cases by highlighting their vocal prowess and interpretive skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tKany Garc\u00eda<\/a>, who won the best new artist title in 2008, introduced Monterrey\u2019s Sofi Saar, who captivated the audience with her \u201cpopte\u00f1o\u201d swagger, reflecting a much-needed female perspective in the genre. Her performance included her exciting original work followed by a cover of Selena\u2019s \u201cSi Una Vez,\u201d a personal favorite of mine by the late Tejana legend.<\/p>\n

\n\tSpanish sensation \u00cd\u00f1igo Quintero, who previously topped the Billboard Global Excl. US<\/a> chart, delivered a poignant performance with his trademark soft piano balladry. Brazil\u2019s Cac\u00e1 Magalh\u00e3es and Mexico\u2019s Agris both left strong impressions with their potent singing abilities \u2014 the latter artist sang the timeless hit \u201cPaloma Negra\u201d with a haunting but thrilling vocal quality.<\/p>\n

\n\tUS-based trio Darumas \u2014 comprising Aldana Aguirre, Ceci Le\u00f3n and Vedala Vilmond who hail from Argentina, Cuba, and Haiti, respecively \u2014 kicked off with their mix of old-school funk, rock-infused R&B, and a dash of riot grrrl attitude. However, one of the standout moments of the show was when they impeccably sang one of the hardest songs to sing by the legendary Whitney Houston, \u201cI Wanna Dance With Somebody.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ceci Leon, Vedala Vilmond and Aldana Aguirre from the band DARUMAS performs during the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards \u2013 2024 Best New Artist Showcase and CPI on November 12, 2024 in Miami, Florida. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\n\tHands down, a highlight of the night was Os Garotin\u2019s performance. Composed of Anchietx, Cupertino and Leo Guima, the trio from Rio de Janeiro\u2019s S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo amped up the vibe with their infectuous mix of funk, soul, and rap, which got the crowd to their feet and received a standing ovation.\u00a0Their dance moves were also contagious which kept all eyes glued to them. <\/p>\n

\n\tThough Barranquilla\u2019s Nicolle Horbath delivered a competent rendition of 2024\u2019s Person of the Year Carlos Vives\u2019 \u201cFruta Fresca,\u201d it was a relatively safe choice that nonetheless succeeded in engaging the audience. Missing in action was Mexico\u2019s experimental rock troupe Latin Mafia \u2014 a personal disappointment, as they are one of my favorite emerging stars of the year \u2014 although an introductory video managed to cover their absence somewhat.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe showcase closed on a high note with the youngest nominee, 13-year-old Kevin Aguilar, whose old-soul voice and invigorating performance belied his young age. Accompanied by an accordion, he delivered an impassioned performance of the corrido \u201cCuando Te Cambian Por Alguien,\u201d evoking comparisons to a young Christian Nodal at the onset of his career. <\/p>\n

\n\tIn an exhilarating turn, Aguilar then shifted gears to perform Luis Miguel\u2019s \u201cLa Incondicional,\u201d infused with a polka-styled norte\u00f1a beat. His execution was flawless, hitting each note with precision and intensity that captivated and left the audience in awe, confirming his status as a standout performer of the night.<\/p>\n

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Kevin Aguilar performs during the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards \u2013 2024 Best New Artist Showcase and CPI on November 12, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra\/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\n\tEsteemed past winners and nominees such as Tiago Iorc, Joaquina, Juliana, Manuel Medrano, Nella, Mau y Ricky, and Nicole Zignago also graced the event as presenters of this year\u2019s nominees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tIn the words of the Latin Recording Academy\u2019s CEO, Manuel Abud: \u201cThe best new artist category is very special for us, because it is a reflection of the mission of The Latin Recording Academy, to support and promote new talent and open doors for them,\u201d he said from the stage. \u201cThe guys are surely going to have several nominations and surely many awards, but nominated for best new artist, just this once. That makes it a very special moment and it\u2019s also one in which we can influence and positively affect the artist\u2019s life in a unique way. It is a turning point in their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tEach performance echoed Abud\u2019s sentiments during an evening that not only celebrated the current crop of new talent but also set a high standard for Latin music\u2019s blooming future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Now in its third year, the Latin Grammy\u2019s Best New Artist Showcase raised the bar for emerging talent, delivering a spectacular evening on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Miami Beach\u2019s Faena Forum. Hosted by Catalina Garc\u00eda of Monsieur Perin\u00e9, the event spotlighted this year\u2019s contenders for the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards best new artist category, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-musique","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112271"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112271\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}