Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year

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Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year
Awarded forextraordinary creativity in record production
CountryUnited States
Presented by The Latin Recording Academy
First award2000
Currently held by Edgar Barrera (2024)
Website latingrammy.com

The Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists, in the United States and internationally. [1] The award is given to a producer whose recordings released during the eligibility period represent extraordinary creativity in the area of record production. Six individual songs, or 51% of the duration of an album, are the minimum for a producer to be eligible. Two or more producers can participate as a team only if they have worked together during the period of eligibility. [2]

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The award for Producer of Year was first presented to the Cuban songwriter Emilio Estefan in 2000. [3] In that year Estefan produced the albums Ciego de Amor by Charlie Zaa, El Amor de Mi Tierra by Carlos Vives and the song "Da la Vuelta", performed by Marc Anthony, [4] and was awarded as the first Person of the Year by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. [3] Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini became the first female artist to be nominated for this category, for producing her album Entre Tu y Mil Mares . [5] [6] At the 2010 ceremony, joint winners were announced for the first time, when Jorge Calandrelli and Gregg Field were honored for their work on A Time for Love by Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval; [7] they shared the award with Sergio George, who holds the record for the most wins with four accolades, and most nominations with eight. Eduardo Cabra has won three times. Cachorro López has earned seven nominations which resulted in two wins. Gustavo Santaolalla has been nominated six times and received the award in 2005. In 2018, Venezuelan trumpetist Linda Briceño became the first female producer awarded. [8] Since its inception, the award has been presented to musicians originating from Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, the United States, and Venezuela.

Recipients

Emilio Estefan, winner at the 1st Latin Grammy Awards. Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan at 2014 MIFF edited.jpg
Emilio Estefan, winner at the 1st Latin Grammy Awards.
K. C. Porter, winner in 2001. KC Porter (photo by Jim Hagopian).jpg
K. C. Porter, winner in 2001.
Kike Santander, winner in 2002. Kike Santander en Eurovision 2004.jpg
Kike Santander, winner in 2002.
Javier Limon, winner in 2004. Premios Goya 2019 - Javier Limon.jpg
Javier Limón, winner in 2004.
Six-time nominee and 2005 award winner, Gustavo Santaolalla. Gustavo Santaolalla.jpg
Six-time nominee and 2005 award winner, Gustavo Santaolalla.
Two-time winner Cachorro Lopez (right), pictured next to Miguel Abuelo. Lopez has won the award in 2006 and 2009. Miguel Abuelo y Cachorro Lopez.jpg
Two-time winner Cachorro López (right), pictured next to Miguel Abuelo. López has won the award in 2006 and 2009.
Sergio George, four-time winner in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2014, and eight-time nominee. He holds the record of most wins and most nominations in the category. Sergiogeorge.png
Sergio George, four-time winner in 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2014, and eight-time nominee. He holds the record of most wins and most nominations in the category.
Jorge Calandrelli (pictured) won alongside Gregg Field in 2010. Calandrelli and Field tied for the award with Sergio George in his second win in the category. Jorge Calandrelli at DMI Grammy Party, 2014.jpg
Jorge Calandrelli (pictured) won alongside Gregg Field in 2010. Calandrelli and Field tied for the award with Sergio George in his second win in the category.
Juan Luis Guerra, winner in 2012. Juan Luis Guerra in 2012.jpg
Juan Luis Guerra, winner in 2012.
Eduardo Cabra, a three-time winner: in 2011 won as a member of the band Calle 13; and in 2016 and 2017 received the award as a solo record producer. Visitante Calle 13.jpg
Eduardo Cabra, a three-time winner: in 2011 won as a member of the band Calle 13; and in 2016 and 2017 received the award as a solo record producer.
Mauricio Rengifo (left) pictured with Alejandro Rengifo, his brother and fellow member of Cali y El Dandee. Mauricio received the award in 2020 alongside Andres Torres. Cali y El Dandee en una entrevista.jpg
Mauricio Rengifo (left) pictured with Alejandro Rengifo, his brother and fellow member of Cali y El Dandee. Mauricio received the award in 2020 alongside Andrés Torres.
2022 winner Julio Reyes Copello. Julio Reyes Copello.jpg
2022 winner Julio Reyes Copello.
Edgar Barrera has received the award thrice, in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Both in 2023 and 2024, Barrera won both this award and the award for Songwriter of the Year. Edgar Barrera Working.jpg
Edgar Barrera has received the award thrice, in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Both in 2023 and 2024, Barrera won both this award and the award for Songwriter of the Year.
YearRecipient(s) and production creditsNomineesRef.
2000 Flag of Cuba.svg Flag of the United States.svg Emilio Estefan
[9]
2001 Flag of the United States.svg K. C. Porter
[5]
2002 Flag of Colombia.svg Flag of the United States.svg Kike Santander
[10]
2003 Flag of Argentina.svg Flag of Mexico.svg Bebu Silvetti
[11]
2004 Flag of Spain.svg Javier Limón [12]
2005 Flag of Argentina.svg Gustavo Santaolalla
[13]
2006 Flag of Argentina.svg Cachorro López
[14]
2007 Flag of Argentina.svg Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Krys
[15]
2008 Flag of the United States.svg Sergio George
[16]
2009 Flag of Argentina.svg Cachorro López
[17]
2010 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Calandrelli
Flag of the United States.svg Gregg Field
[18]
Flag of the United States.svg Sergio George
2011 Flag of Argentina.svg Rafael Arcaute
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Calle 13
[19]
2012 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Juan Luis Guerra [20]
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Sergio George
[21]
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Sergio George
[22]
2015 Flag of Argentina.svg Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Krys
[23]
2016 Flag of Argentina.svg Rafael Arcaute
[24]
2017 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Eduardo Cabra
[25]
2018 Flag of Venezuela.svg Linda Briceño
  • 11 (Linda Briceño featuring Ella Bric & The Hidden Figures) • Segundo Piso (Mv Caldera)
[8] [26]
2019 Flag of Peru.svg Tony Succar
  • "Amante del amor" (Raul Stefano) • "El Alacrán" (Eric Chacón & Tony Succar) • "El Ritmo de Mi Corazón" (Gian Marco featuring Grupo 5 & Succar) • "Imprevisto" (Raices Jazz Orchestra, Pablo Gil & Succar) • Más de Mi (Succar) • "Tonada de Succar" (Eric Chacón & Succar) • "Vai La Vai La" (Succar featuring Marcelo Amaro, Tuti & Nelson Arrieta)
[27]
2020 Flag of Colombia.svg Andrés Torres
Flag of Colombia.svg Mauricio Rengifo
[28]
2021 Flag of Mexico.svg Edgar Barrera
[29]
2022 Flag of Colombia.svg Julio Reyes Copello
[30]
2023 Flag of the United States.svg Edgar Barrera
[31]
2024 Flag of the United States.svg Edgar Barrera
[32]
2025 TBA
[33]

^[I] Each year is linked to the article about the Latin Grammy Awards held that year.

See also

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