If there is a category that has excited the Latin Grammys, that is none other than the best new artist. An award that Ángela Álvarez and Silvana Estrada have taken. Two artists who have been happy with this technical draw and who are a clear example of a generational clash, in the good sense of the word. And it is that the 25 years of Estrada contrast with the 95 of Álvarez, who has become the oldest artist to be nominated by the Latin Recording Academy for this section.
Both went out on stage together to thank such recognition, for which Sofía Campos, Cande and Paulo, Clarissa, Pol Granch, Nabález, Tiare, Vale, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Nicole Zignago were also nominated.
“The award was already being nominated because most of us were women,” argued Estrada in his speech, then looked Álvarez in the eye and told him that “it was a true honor” to share the moment. “What is new music ?, what does age matter? What prevails is honesty and making people feel,” continued the Mexican composer.
Álvarez, for her part, sent an affectionate memory to her grandson and producer, Carlos José, for everything that has helped her to get to this moment, and she was moved to be aware of the “pride” that recognition entails for her daughter. .
“To God and to my beloved homeland, Cuba, which I will never be able to forget, and also to all those who have not fulfilled their dream. Although life is difficult, there is always a way out and with faith and love they can achieve it. I promise you, it’s never too late,” said Álvarez upon receiving the award. Her speech ended with great applause from the audience.
The Cuban was already nicknamed “the grandmother of the Latin Grammys” for her album made up of 15 lullabies written by herself. Born in Cuba, where she left shortly after the victory of the Castro revolution in 1959, it was clear to her since she was a child that she wanted to be a singer but she had to dedicate herself to other jobs, such as picking tomatoes or cleaning bank offices, to survive. However, she never left music aside and at the age of 14 she composed her first song.
