{
  "id": 19173436,
  "title": "Meet the 2026 Latin Grammy Best New Artist Nominees: Aria Vega, Macario Martínez, Delilah & More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/meet-the-2026-latin-grammy-best-new-artist-nominees-aria-vega-macario",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/meet-latin-grammys-2026-best-new-artists-nominees-category/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Latin Grammys' Best New Artist category, one of four General Field categories, serves as a platform for recognizing emerging talent. This unique award asks voters to bet on who they believe possesses a distinctive voice, perspective, or musical approach that holds the promise of a transformative impact. In the past, this category has acknowledged artists before they achieved widespread fame, with Juanes winning in 2001 and Calle 13 taking home the award in 2006, prior to their global stardom. Karol G also won in 2018, several years before her emergence as a global stadium performer. While these past winners do not guarantee success for the 2026 nominees, they exemplify the thrilling nature of the award, as it often spotlights the next artist poised to redefine the conversation.\n\nFor 2026, the Latin Recording Academy has selected 11 nominees hailing from diverse regions and musical backgrounds. The nominees span a vibrant spectrum of genres and approaches, ranging from Mexican indie folk, coastal Colombian rhythms, Brazilian R&B, dream-pop, and singer-songwriter confessionals. This selection highlights the rich diversity within Latin music and underscores the Latin Recording Academy's commitment to celebrating fresh talent.\n\nMacario Martínez, known for his roots-infused songs and viral rise, is one of the nominees whose musical style sets him apart from others on the ballot. On the other hand, maye's hazy, finely layered pop approach brings a different sound to the table. Arath Herce's songwriting prowess also finds a place on the ballot, alongside ARIA VEGA's Caribbean-influenced pop sound. The ballot also features three Brazilian nominees, each offering a unique perspective from one of Latin America's most influential music cultures. Two of these artists, Loulu Gilberto and Zeca Veloso, are the offspring of iconic bossa nova and tropicalia figures, João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso, respectively. While their family legacy adds to their intriguing story, their individual artistic contributions remain paramount.",
  "summary": "From a Mexican folk singer who found an audience on TikTok to Brazilian songwriters carrying family legacies in entirely their own directions, here are this year’s 11 nominees.",
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    "11 nominees selected for 2026 Latin Grammy Best New Artist category",
    "Macario Martínez known for roots-infused songs and viral rise",
    "Loulu Gilberto and Zeca Veloso, descendants of iconic bossa nova figures"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}