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From Bad Bunny to Rosalía, Spanish-language artists are finally gaining critical acclaim
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This week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley:
Even if you don't know his name, you have probably heard his music. Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican superstar who has topped Billboard charts for years. For three years in a row he has been Spotify's most streamed artist in the world.
While he has won Grammys before, his global appeal hasn’t translated to wins in the Recording Academy's biggest categories. No Spanish-language album had ever been nominated for the the Grammys’ Album of the Year — until Bad Bunny's "Un Verano Sin Ti" was nominated for that honor in November.
Two experts examine why a handful of Spanish-language artists were finally able to transcend The Grammys' niche categories, and what this says about the rise and undeniable influence of Latin music in America.
GUESTS
Leila Cobo, journalist, author, and Billboard’s Chief Content Officer of Latin
Berta Rojas, associate professor in Berklee's Guitar department and winner of two 2022 Latin Grammys, Best Classical Album for “Legado,” and Best Classical Contemporary Composition for the song "Anido's Portrait: I. Chacarera”