Milo J Wins Big at Latin Grammys, Bridges Generations in Performance with Gustavo Santaolalla and Agarrate Catalina: Watch

Milo J had an exceptional night at the 2026 Latin Grammys, claiming four awards while showcasing a mesmerizing performance that combined Argentine rap, Uruguayan murga, and the distinct sound of Gustavo Santaolalla. At the age of 20, he commenced his show with "Solifican12," joined by four members of Uruguay’s Agarrate Catalina.

The performance commenced with a spoken word introduction by the ensemble’s lead Yamandú Cardozo, who revisited verses from Milo J’s viral Tiny Desk concert. The singer and his musicians then took to the stage, where Argentine music icon Gustavo Santaolalla joined playing the ronroco to introduce "Gil," a track from Milo J’s latest album.

Agarrate Catalina contributed the song’s choral arrangements, lending a South American folk essence to the televised ceremony. Milo J's track "La Vida Era Más Corta" won the Best Folk Album award, while his collaboration with Trueno, "Gil," took home the Best Urban Performance. Additionally, he was awarded Best Recording Package and the prestigious Record of the Year for "Niño."

Accepting the latter, Milo J expressed that "Niño" was the song he was most proud of creating, and paid tribute to Argentine folk music. This performance exemplified Milo J’s increasing inclination to integrate his music with Latin American traditions. This same spirit permeates his recent live album, La Jangada, which includes collaborations with Mon Laferte and Trueno, among others, and delves deeper into the fusion of contemporary urban music and the region’s musical heritage. Watch Milo J's performance and his acceptance speech for Record of the Year below.