Six Dominicans placed DR-made music among the 6th Latin Grammy Awards to be announced by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles on 3 November. “The Latin GRAMMYs recognizes musical excellence while spotlighting the very best in Latin music from around the world,” said Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa.
In the Best Merengue Album category, Los Toros Band (En Vivo 2004), Kinito Mendez (Celebra Conmigo), Ramon Orlando (Generaciones) and Tono Rosario (Resistire) made the grade. In the Best Contemporary Tropical Album category, Monchy & Alexandra (Hasta El Fin) were nominated. For Best Tropical Song and Best Christian Album, Juan Luis Guerra (Para Ti) is listed. The performers are nominated for recordings released between 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2005.
See http://www.grammy.com/awards/latin_grammy/6th_Latin_Noms.aspx