In addition to the previously announced artists, the Academy announced more acts on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Julieta Venegas, Leslie Grace, Malú, Seu Jeorge, Melendi, Maluma and Ana Carolina are confirmed performers for the prestigious event. The Latin Recording Academy’s 2015 honoree is Roberto Carlos. Celebrating his artistic and social contributions, the gala is taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on November 18. Resembling prior years, Las Vegas will gather a wide range of Latin artists to present tribute to “The King of Latin Music”.
Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian singer- songwriter who has sold over 120 million albums around the world. Along his successful musical career, for over 55 years Roberto Carlos has acquired recognition as one of Brazil’s most influential artists, a Sony Music award for selling over 100 million records and thousands of fans around Latin America and world. …show more content…
Additionally, This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Gato Barbieri, Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel, Angela Carrasco, Djavan, El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico, and Pablo Milanés. This year's Trustees Award honorees are Federico Britos, Humberto Gatica and Chelique Sarabia. The 16th annual Latin Grammy Awards live streaming will begin on Nov. 19 at 2p.m. through Univision.com and LatinGRAMMY.com. Following, the awards will air live on Univision from 8p.m. to 11p.m. Latin GRAMMY En Vivo will be hosted by Kike Posada, Nastassja Bolívar and Carolina