Shakira beats Anitta and Brazil leaves Grammy without any prize

Shakira beats Anitta and Brazil leaves Grammy without any prize


The Colombian singer took her fourth Grammy for her birthday and dedicated an award to immigrants in the United States




Victory in the category of the best Latin pop album

Shakira won his fourth Grammy this Sunday (2/2), when he turned 47, winning the category of the best Latin pop album with “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”. During his speech, the singer dedicated the prize to the immigrant community in the United States, highlighting the impact of recent inspection operations promoted by the government of Donald Trump.

“I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country,” he said. So he strengthened his solidarity: “You are loved, you have value and I will always fight with you”.

The artist also made a special tribute to the women who work. “And for all those women who work hard every day to support their families, you are the real” wolves “. So it’s for you too,” he added.

Anitta did not even appear

The dispute in the category was among the appointed to the Brazilian Anitta, in competition with “Funk Generation”. However, the artist did not participate in the ceremony because of the “Anitta Essays” tour commitments.

“Being there [no Grammy]I should reprogram these shows this weekend, and then I should put an end to my holiday, “he explained in an interview with EpTV, affiliate of TV Globo.” I gave priority to my personal life, holiday, rest, today it was the priority.

All Brazilians have lost

In addition to Anitta, three other Brazilians have been appointed, but they have not taken prizes. Milton Native played the best vocal jazz album for “Milton + Esperanza”, a partnership with the American Esperanza Spalding, but the trophy was Samara Joy, who won with “a joyful holiday”.

Hamilton BandolyNist of the Netherlands and the pianist Eliane Elias was appointed for Grammy for the best Latin jazz album, but the winner was Zaccai Curtis, with “Cubop Lives!”

Source: Terra

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