MIAMI, FL ( SMI-LATIN-ENTERTAINMENT,10.25-10.29.21)- The Latin Recording Academy® announced the initial roster of performers for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes past Latin GRAMMY® winners Rubén Blades, Nella and Ozuna, who are also current nominees, along with Paula Arenas, Danna Paola and C. Tangana.
 
As previously announced, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, Calibre 50, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho and Los Dos Carnales will also join the star-studded lineup.
 
Rubén Blades, an eight-time Latin GRAMMY and nine-time GRAMMY® winner, 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, singer-songwriter, producer, musician, actor, and activist, will take the stage with a vibrant performance alongside Roberto Delgado & Orquesta featuring an ensemble of 20 musicians.
 
With the theme "Rediscovering Life Through Music," the telecast will invite audiences to rediscover what’s important in life using music as a storyline. With one-of-a-kind collaborations and unique Latin GRAMMYmoments, the ceremony promises to be an exceptional celebration of musical excellence paired with inspirational storytelling.
 
In addition, Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Sánchez will serve as hosts of the 22nd Annual LatinGRAMMY Awards. Contreras is returning as host for the second consecutive year and is joined by Rivera, who emceed the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Sánchez also hosted the 16th, 17th, 18th and 20th Annual LatinGRAMMY Awards.
 
The 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards broadcast will air live on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). It will also air on cable channel TNT at 19.00 (MEX) / 20.00 (PAN-COL) / 21.00 (VEN) / 22.00 (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5.
 
The Latin GRAMMY Premiere®, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast. Additional details about this long-established afternoon full of unforgettable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches and Latin GRAMMY moments will also be announced at a later date
 
ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®.