Here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2022 LatinGrammys nominations
upon its release via DEL Records in May. The 14-track set is a continuation of the teenage Mexican-American group’s winning streak: Over the past two years, Eslabon have released four albums, all of which hit No. 1 on chart. Leaving Eslabon out of the Big Four categories, and even passing them over in the regional Mexican categories, is a big miss.
95 years old and rising. Best new artist nominee Angela Álvarez pleasantly surprised the industry by scoring a nom in this category, which she shares with fellow emerging acts such as Silvana Estrada and Yahritza Y Su Esencia. A feel-good moment, as the Cuban-born singer-songwriter — who had a cameo in the film — proves that it’s never too late to follow your dreams, and even to get recognized by the Latin Recording Academy in the process.