Gabriel Abaroa

This year's nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music -- not only across read more

This year's nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music -- not only across genres but across generations as well, ... In our sixth year, the spotlight continues to shine not only on established performers but on emerging singers and songwriters and the creative professionals who usually remain behind the scenes. It's inspiring to see so many albums, songs, and music makers getting due recognition from their peers, as well as such a cross section of genres being recognized. There will be much to celebrate on November 3.

We had this dream with CBS about promoting this type of music to people who did not know about it read more

We had this dream with CBS about promoting this type of music to people who did not know about it and we thought the best way to do that was in English,

In fact, by going to New York City we are going home because one out of every four city residents read more

In fact, by going to New York City we are going home because one out of every four city residents is a Latino.

Five years ago, there was the crossover energy where all of a sudden, 'Time Magazine' and 'Newsweek' were saying things read more

Five years ago, there was the crossover energy where all of a sudden, 'Time Magazine' and 'Newsweek' were saying things like the 'Latino Wave was coming.' But it didn't really happen that way,

I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends read more

I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends but on whatever they feel is worthy, without any external influence.