Latin Music Shines: Awards, Films, and Scholarships Galore

The Latin music scene buzzed with activity this week, highlighted by significant honors and cultural celebrations. Los Tigres del Norte received a special proclamation of 'Los Tigres del Norte Day' in Minneapolis before headlining the 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. This ceremony, held outside of Washington D.C. for the first time, also recognized artists like Mon Laferte and Eladio Carrión.

Colombian artist Feid is bringing his short film, 'El Green Print,' to 42 U.S. theaters for a special one-night event on September 13. The film, which explores underground culture and racing, includes the premiere of his new music video. Meanwhile, the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to students across the United States and Ibero-America.

Further enriching the cultural landscape, Mariachi Fest returned to Lake Elsinore with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán headlining. Women in Music also announced the launch of its Mexico chapter, expanding its network to empower women in the industry. Lastly, Brooklyn's María Antonia 'Toñita' Cay was named a 2026 Medallion of Excellence honoree by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.