Rosalía Wins Six Awards at Latin Grammys
The Spanish singer was the most awarded artist at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, taking Album of the Year for her album Lux.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Latin
Rosalía was the most awarded artist at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, winning six awards for her album Lux, including Album of the Year. Venezuelan artists Gustavo Dudamel, Jorge Glem, Gonzalo Grau, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra also took home Best Classical Music Album for Odyssey.
Why it matters
The Latin Grammys highlight a wide range of Spanish-language music, from pop and classical to tropical and alternative genres. Wins across these categories show the breadth of talent recognized by the Latin recording industry.
Rosalía took six awards for Lux, while Jorge Drexler won three of seven nominated categories. Sara Schell, at 23, became the first woman and youngest winner of Composer of the Year.
The players
Rosalía
Rosalía is a Spanish singer and songwriter known for blending flamenco with pop and experimental genres.
Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor who leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has worked with major orchestras worldwide.
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra is Venezuela's national youth orchestra, founded as part of the El Sistema music education program.
The details
Sara Schell won Composer of the Year and Gonzalo Grau won Best Arrangement for Dando y dando, performed by Luis Enrique. Ender Thomas, Luis Enrique, and Leon Yamil won Best Tropical Song for Nombre y apellido, while Odyssey, produced by Dmitriy Lipay, celebrates 50 years of El Sistema.
Timeline
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The Latin Grammys continue to spotlight Spanish-language music across genres, with Odyssey's win tied to El Sistema's 50-year legacy in youth music education. Such recognition reflects the growing global reach of Latin music in mainstream awards.
Fans can stream Lux and Odyssey on major platforms following the awards. Recordings from the winning artists are available through standard music services.
The takeaway
Recognition at the Latin Grammys often points listeners toward new music across pop, classical, and tropical genres. Exploring the winning albums is a simple way to hear the range of artists honored this year.
Further reading
For more on Spanish-language releases and awards, explore the Latin music section.
