The show was co-hosted by actors Omar Chaparro and Blanca Soto along with actress/singer Lucero. Together they showcased a number of distinguished performances including Carlos Vives (UR2/SM58), Alejandro Sanz with students from Berklee College of Music (UR2/SM58), Pitbull (UR2/SM58), Marc Anthony (UR2/KSM9HS) and Carlos Santana with Juanes (UR2/KSM9).
As the night's biggest winners, Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives and Draco Rosa - who was considered the comeback of the night - took home awards for Recording of the Year (Vivir mi Vida), Song of the Year (Volvi a Nacer) and Record of the Year (Vida). Shure endorsers that won a Latin Grammy include artists like Bajofondo (Best Alternative Song and Best Alternative Album), and Alex Cuba (Best Short Music Video). Other artists that made history that evening were Gaby Moreno (Best New Artist) and Beto Cuevas (Best Pop/Rock Album).
Another highlight of the evening was legendary singer Miguel Bosé, who was honoured as the Latin Recording Academy's 2013 Person of the Year, and was armed with a black Shure UR2/BETA 58. "Miguel is a profoundly generous human being. He is convinced and convinces with his ideas," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr. president/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, on his introduction remarks.
(Jim Evans)
