Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences

The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (or the Latin Academy or Latin Recording Academy), is a multinational membership-based association composed of music industry professionals, musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers, both inside and outside the United States. The academy is headquartered in Miami. The Latin Academy is internationally known for the Latin Grammy Awards. Gabriel Abaroa serves as president & CEO of the academy.

Historical highlights

• 2000: The Latin Recording Academy was established as the first international venture launched by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
• 2002: Elected its first independent Board of Trustees.

Latin Culture and Education

The Latin Recording Academy draws its membership from music professionals from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide. Through its efforts, the Latin Academy works to strengthen these communities through networking opportunities and educational outreach. The Latin Grammy Awards were the first prime-time English-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-language telecast on U.S. television.

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