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Brazilian singer-songwriter Djavan's "Vidas Pra Contar,"
Mexican sibling duo Jesse & Joy's "Un Besito Mas" and Colombian
singer Fonseca's "Conexion" will be vying for album of the year,
the night's top prize, alongside seven other contenders.
Jesse & Joy are also nominated in the song and record of the
year categories, the only artist to score nominations for the
three top awards.
The Latin Grammy nominees and winners are voted for by members
of The Latin Recording Academy. Winners will be announced at the
17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Nov. 17,
televised live on the Univision Network.
"This year's group of nominees showcases the craftsmanship of
the artists in front of the microphone and behind the
soundboard," Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president and CEO of The Latin
Recording Academy, said in a statement.
In the best new artist category, ten newcomers are nominated for
the coveted accolade; Brazilian actress-singer Sophia Abrahão
and actor-singer Ian Ramil, Chilean artists Alex Anwandter and
Mon Laferte, Mexican-American indie band The Chamanas, Colombian
artists Esteman, Manuel Medrano and pop band Morat, Mexican
singer Joss Favela and Puerto Rican singer Ile.
Other key nominees include Spanish-American pop singer Enrique
Iglesias, Colombian pop singer Shakira, Italian opera singer
Andrea Bocelli, Puerto Rican hip hop duo Wisin & Yandel and
California singer Julieta Venegas.
Some more notable artists, such as Ricky Martin and Juan Luis
Guerra, failed to land nods this year.
(Reporting by Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Andrew Hay)
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