Latin Grammy Award for Best Roots Song
| Latin Grammy Award for Best Roots Song | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | quality vocal or instrumental roots music singles or tracks |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | The Latin Recording Academy |
| Currently held by | Luis Enrique, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla for "Aguacero" (2025) |
| Website | latingrammy.com |
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Roots Song is an award presented annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences at the Latin Grammy Awards.
The description of the category at the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards states that it is for "new, unpublished recordings, both vocal and instrumental, that reflect the traditions and roots of various communities, cultures, or social groups, especially those of Hispanic American origin, whether in Spanish, Portuguese or in indigenous languages or dialects".[1] In regards to the genres, these include tango, folk, flamenco, and other traditional subgenres, excluding tropical music and its derivatives. The award is presented to the songwriters of the song and not to the performer unless they also participated in the composition of the song.
The category was introduced at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2025, alongside the category for Best Music for Visual Media.[2]
Winners and nominees
| Year | Songwriter(s) | Work | Performing artist(s) | Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Luis Enrique, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla | "Aguacero" | Luis Enrique & C4 Trío |
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References
- ^ "Category Guide". Latin Grammy Awards. Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "New Eligibility Guidelines Announced For The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Process". Latin Recording Academy. March 19, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 17, 2025). "Bad Bunny, Edgar Barrera and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Lead 2025 Latin Grammy Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2025.