Latin Grammys Take Spain: Rosalía Opens Show, Karol G Wins Album of Year and More Moments From the 2023 Show

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Thania Garcia In the Latin Grammy Awards first year in Spain, it was only right that Catalan singer Rosalía kicked off the 24th annual ceremony with a flamenco ballad.

With an orchestra of percussionists as her support, Rosalía gave a touching rendition of Spanish singer Rocío Jurado’s 1985 track, “Se Nos Rompió El Amor.” A student of flamenco, Rosalía was able to show off her chops in a powerful tribute to the genre she started her global career with.

Her’s was the first of many standout showcases on Thursday night where Spanish and Portuguese-speaking artists from all over the Latin diaspora gathered to celebrate.

Several artists shared the stage — including some unlikely pairings like Jaunes and Rauw Alejandro. The “Vida Cotidiana” singer provided the tinge of an electric guitar for Alejandro’s “Baby Hello” in a three-song medley that started with Alejandro covering Person of the Year Laura Pausini’s “Se Fue.” With Rauw crooning the song’s emotive lyrics (“It’s gone, it’s gone the scent of his hair / It’s gone the murmur of his silences”), the speculation surrounding his and ex-fiancé Rosalía’s sudden breakup was palpable.