Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album

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Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
Awarded forVocal or instrumental Portuguese Language Roots albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. For Solo artists, duos or groups.
CountryUnited States
Presented by The Latin Recording Academy
First awarded2000
Currently held by Gaby Amarantos for TecnoShow (2023)
Website latingrammy.com

The Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Album is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of the cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally.

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According to the category description guide for the 13th Latin Grammy Awards, the award is for vocal or instrumental Portuguese Language Roots albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded material. For Solo artists, duos or groups.

The category was first presented as Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album. In 2009 the category was divided in Best Native Brazilian Roots Album and Best Tropical Brazilian Roots Album, with the latter being discontinued the following year. The former category continued until 2012 when it was renamed into Best Brazilian Roots Album. The category was changed to its current name in 2018.

In 2001, As Canções de Eu Tu Eles by Gilberto Gil became the first album to win this award and to be nominated for Album of the Year. Gilberto Gil and Renato Teixeira hold the record of most wins in the category with three wins each. Teixeira has won in collaboration with Sérgio Reis in 2015 and alongside Almir Sater in 2016 and 2018.

Winners and nominees

Paulo Moura was the first winner in 2000 for Pixinguinha. Paulo Moura (1972).tif
Paulo Moura was the first winner in 2000 for Pixinguinha.
Gilberto Gil has won three times, in 2001, 2002 and 2010, the latter being for Best Native Brazilian Roots Album. 25o Premio da Musica Brasileira (14189658954).jpg
Gilberto Gil has won three times, in 2001, 2002 and 2010, the latter being for Best Native Brazilian Roots Album.
Chitaozinho & Xororo have won twice, in 2006 and 2008. Chitaozinho e Xororo-002 (19748443106).jpg
Chitãozinho & Xororó have won twice, in 2006 and 2008.
Elba Ramalho was the first winner for Best Native Brazilian Roots Album in 2009. Elba Ramalho convida Chico Cesar (49508841017) (cropped).jpg
Elba Ramalho was the first winner for Best Native Brazilian Roots Album in 2009.
Daniel was the first and only winner for Best Tropical Brazilian Roots Album in 2009. Daniel em abril de 2018 (cropped).jpg
Daniel was the first and only winner for Best Tropical Brazilian Roots Album in 2009.
Nana Vasconcelos won the award in 2011. Nana Vasconcelos.jpg
Naná Vasconcelos won the award in 2011.
Renato Teixeira has won twice, both alongside Almir Sater, in 2016 and 2018. 2o Festival Nacional da Viola - Ultimo dia 22-10-2022 (52451102008).jpg
Renato Teixeira has won twice, both alongside Almir Sater, in 2016 and 2018.
Mariana Aydar won the award in 2020. Mariana Aydar (2454571895).jpg
Mariana Aydar won the award in 2020.
2023 winner, Gaby Amarantos. 2022-09-07 Bicentenario da Independencia 27.jpg
2023 winner, Gaby Amarantos.
YearPerforming artist(s)WorkNomineesRef.
Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album
2000 Paulo Moura & Os BatutasPixinguinha
  • Nilson Chaves – Tempo Destino: 25 anos ao vivo
  • DominguinhosVoce vai ver o que é bom
  • Toninho Ferragutti – Sanfonemas
  • Carlos Malta and Pife Muderno – Carlos Malta e Pife Muderno
2001 Gilberto Gil As Canções de Eu Tu Eles
2002 Gilberto Gil São João Vivo
2003 Dominguinhos Chegando de mansinho
2004 Banda de Pífanos de CaruaruNo Século XXI, No Pátio Do Forró
  • Ara Ketu – Obrigado A Você
  • Cascabulho – É Caco de Vidro Puro
  • Maria Dapaz – Luiz Gonzaga Na Voz de Maria Dapaz-Vida de Viajante
  • Liu & Léu – Jeitão de Caboclo
  • Sérgio Reis and Filhos – Violas e Violeiros
2005 Ivete Sangalo MTV Ao Vivo
2006 Chitãozinho & Xororó Vida Marvada
  • Frank Aguilar – Sou Brasileiro
  • Banda CalypsoVolume 8
  • Caju & Castanha – Levante A Taça
  • Sérgio ReisPara Toda A Família
2007 Daniela Mercury Balé Mulato - Ao Vivo
Best Contemporary Brazilian Roots Album
2008 Elba Ramalho Qual o Assunto Que Mais Lhe Interessa?
  • Harmonia Do Samba – Esse Som Vai Te Levar - Ao Vivo
  • Trio Curupira – Pés no Brasil, Cabeça no Mundo
  • Trio Virgulino – 26 Anos de Estrada
  • Victor & LeoAo Vivo em Uberlândia
Best Traditional Brazilian Roots/Regional Album
2008 Chitãozinho & Xororó Grandes Clássicos Sertanejos Acústico I
  • Pedro Bento and Zé Da Estrada – 50 Anos de Mariachis & Grandes Sucessos Sertanejos
  • Renato BorghettiFandango!
  • Cezar & Paulinho – Companheiro é Companheiro
  • Siba e a FulorestaToda Vez Que Eu Dou Um Passo O Mundo Sai Dolugar
Best Native Brazilian Roots Album
2009 Elba Ramalho Balaio De Amor
  • Banda CalypsoAmor Sem Fim
  • Caju & Castanha – Sorria Você Está Sendo Filmado
  • NetinhoMinha Praia
  • Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda – Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda
Best Tropical Brazilian Roots Album
2009 Daniel As Músicas do Filme O Menino da Porteira
  • Mazinho Quevedo – Alma Caipira
  • Os Serranos – 40 Anos - Sempre Gaúchos!
  • Tchê Guri – A Festa
  • Tradição – Micareta 2 Sertaneja
Best Native Brazilian Roots Album
2010 Gilberto Gil Fé na Festa
  • Frank Aguiar – Danquele Jeito
  • Banda Calypso10 Anos CD 2
  • Gaúcho da Fronteira – Gaúcho Doble Chapa
  • EvaLugar da Alegria
2011 Naná Vasconcelos Sinfonia & Batuques
Best Brazilian Roots Album
2012 Dominguinhos Iluminado
2013 Various Artists
  • Téo Azevedo, producer
Salve Gonzagão 100 Anos
  • César Oliveira & Rogério Melo – Era Assim Naquele Tempo...!
  • Os Serranos – Os Serranos Interpretam Sucessos Gaúchos Vol. 3
  • Elba RamalhoVambora Lá Dançar
  • Various Artists; Jackson Antunes & Téo Azevedo (producer) – Sob O Olhar Januarense / O Velho Chico - Volume 1
2014 Falamansa Amigo Velho
  • Cajú & Castanha – Meu Deus Que País É Esse!
  • Festa Na Roça – Toninho Ferragutti e Neymar Dias
  • Minhas Canções Inacabadas – Tavinho Moura
  • Quinteto Violado – Quinteto Canta Gonzagão
  • Alceu ValençaAmigo Da Arte
2015 Not awarde
2016 Almir Sater e Renato Teixeira AR
2017 Bruna ViolaAo Vivo - Melodias Do Sertão
  • Patrícia Bastos Batom Bacaba
  • Pinduca – No Embalo Do
  • Trio Nordestino – Canta O Nordeste
  • YangosChamamé
  • Various Artists; Serena Assumpção, Dipa & Pipo Pegoraro (album producers) – Ascensão
Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
2018 Almir Sater and Renato Teixeira +A3
  • Anastácia – Dequele Jeito!
  • MarizaMariza
  • Sara TavaresFitxadu
  • Borghetti Yamandu – Borghetti Yamandu
[1]
2019 Hermeto Pascoal Hermeto Pascoal E Sua Visão Original Do Forró
  • Foli Griô Orquestra – Ajo
  • Alessandra Leão – Macumbas E Catimbós
  • Elba RamalhoO Ouro Do Pó Da Estrada
  • Zé Mulato e Cassiano – Rei Caipira
[2]
2020 Mariana Aydar Veia Nordestina
[3]
2021 Ivete Sangalo Arraía Da Veveta
  • Luiz Caldas – Sambadeiras
  • Sara CorreiaDo Coração
  • Orquestra Afrosinfônica; André Magalhães & Ubiratan Marques, album producers – Orin a Língua Dos Anjos
  • Elba RamalhoEu e Vocês
[4]
2022 Alceu Valença Senhora Estrada
  • Mateus Aleluia – Afrocanto as Nações
  • Banda Pau e Corda Featuring Quinteto Violado – Na Estrada . Ao Vivo
  • Luiz Caldas – Remelexo Bom
  • Targino Gondim, Nilton Freittas, Roberto Malvezzi – Belo Chico
  • Áurea Martins – Senhora das Folhas
  • Iara Rennó – Oríki
[5]
2023 Gaby Amarantos TecnoShow
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