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Generations Unite: Hispanic Heritage Awards Showcase Latin Music's Evolution
2 Oct
Summary
- Hispanic Heritage Awards ceremony to be broadcast on PBS on October 2.
- Los Tigres del Norte, Mon Laferte, and Eladio Carrión are among honorees.
- The event celebrates diverse contributions across Latin music genres.
The 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will be broadcast on PBS on Friday, October 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This year's ceremony, taped in Minneapolis, brings together diverse generations of Latino music, from classic norteño to modern Latin rap. Los Tigres del Norte will headline the event, performing alongside other honorees and performers.
Several prominent artists will receive accolades. Venezuelan salsa icon Oscar D'León is set to receive the Legend Award. Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter Mon Laferte will be honored with the Social Justice Award, while Puerto Rican rapper Eladio Carrión receives the Inspira Award. Mexican singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana will accept the Music Award. These artists will also perform during the broadcast.
Established in 1988, the Hispanic Heritage Awards recognize the achievements of Latino leaders, artists, and communities. This year marks the first time the event has been held outside Washington, D.C. The ceremony aims to showcase the breadth of Latino culture by featuring various musical genres and celebrating the collective strength and compassion of communities, as exemplified by the Humanitarian Award recipient, The People of Minnesota.
