Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
Spanish: El Pabellón de la Fama de los Compositores Latinos
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EstablishedOctober 18, 2012; 11 years ago (2012-10-18)
Location1688 Meridian Avenue
6th & 7th Floor
Miami, Florida
Coordinates25°47′31″N 80°08′13″W / 25.7920199°N 80.1368746°W / 25.7920199; -80.1368746
TypeHall of fame
FounderDesmond Child and Rudy Pérez
PresidentMarti Cuevas[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) (Spanish: El Pabellón de la Fama de los Compositores Latinos) also known as La Musa Awards, was established on October 18, 2012, by Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez, and is located in Miami, Florida, United States. The hall of fame is dedicated to "educating, honoring and celebrating the lives and music of the world’s greatest Latin songwriters and composers".[2] The hall of fame was conceived by Child after he realized that he was only the third Latino to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[3] Pérez came up with the same idea after having discussions with Latin composers Manuel Alejandro and Armando Manzanero 16 years prior to its conception.[4] Initially, the organization had only 119 participants which grew to over 15,000 members in two years from 21 Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries across Latin America, Europe, and the US. Nominations for the inductions are selected by its committee of music professionals, which consists of producers, composers, musicians, and performers,[5] with the winners being voted by the general public.[3] The only exception was for the 2022 inductees. To be eligible for a nomination, the songwriter, composer, or lyricist is required to have their first published work released at least 20 years prior to the year of induction.[2][6]

The accolades are divided into three groups: inductees, posthumous inductees, and additional honorees.[7] While inductees are selected by an online survey, the posthumous inductees, and special honors are presented by the organization's committee.[2] For the inaugural La Musa Awards, five inductees were selected from 24 nominees of performing and non-performing songwriter categories.[5][8] The gala took place on April 23, 2013, at the New World Center in Miami Beach.[9] After a two-year absence, the organization celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2022 and inducted both of its founders into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.[10] Since the inception, songwriters originating from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, the US, and Venezuela have been inducted.

Inductees

Key
‡ Indicates non-performing recipient


List of inductees
Year Image Inductee Nationality Ref.
2013 Manuel Alejandro‡ Spain [11][12]
José Ángel Espinoza‡ Mexico
José Feliciano Puerto Rico
Julio Iglesias Spain
Armando Manzanero Mexico
Concha Valdés Miranda Cuba
2014 — Omar Alfanno‡ Panama [13][14]
— Rafael Pérez Botija‡ Spain
— Lolita de la Colina‡ Mexico
Gloria Estefan Cuba
2015 — Héctor Ochoa Cárdenas‡ Colombia [15][16]
Emilio Estefan‡ Cuba
Myriam Hernández Chile
Gustavo Santaolalla‡ Argentina
Álvaro Torres El Salvador
Diego Torres Argentina
2016 — Claudia Brant‡ Argentina [17][18]
— Alejandro Jaén‡ Spain
Miguel Luna‡ Mexico
Draco Rosa Puerto Rico
Los Temerarios Mexico
— Cheo Zorrilla Dominican Republic
2017 Erika Ender‡ Panama [19][20]
Ana Gabriel Mexico
Roberto Livi ‡ Mexico
Camilo Sesto Spain
— Martin Urieta Mexico
Carlos Vives Colombia
2018 Carlos Rubira Infante‡ Ecuador [21][22]
— Fernando Osorio‡ Venezuela
Gloria Trevi Mexico
Chucho Valdés Cuba
2019 Willie Colón United States [23][24]
— Armando Larrinaga‡ Cuba
Chico Novarro‡ Argentina
Ivy Queen Puerto Rico
Michael Sullivan‡ Brazil
2022 Desmond Child‡ United States [10]
Juanes Colombia
Rudy Pérez‡ Cuba
United States
Tony Renis ‡ Italy

Posthumous inductees

List of posthumous inductees
Year Image Inductee Nationality Ref.
2013 — Roberto Cantoral Mexico [25]
2014 Carlos Gardel Argentina [26]
Antônio Carlos Jobim Brazil
— Agustín Lara Mexico
Ernesto Lecuona Cuba
Rafael Hernández Marín Puerto Rico
Violeta Parra Chile
2015 Juan Carlos Calderón Spain [27]
Chabuca Granda Peru
María Grever Mexico
Paco de Lucía Spain
— César Portillo de la Luz Cuba
Joan Sebastian Mexico
2016 Juan Gabriel Mexico [28]
— Benny Moré Cuba
Mariano Mores Argentina
Tito Puente United States
— Myrta Silva Puerto Rico
2017 Gustavo Cerati Argentina [29]
2018 — René Touzet Cuba [30]
2022 Johnny Ventura Dominican Republic [10]

Honorees

La Musa Honors

The La Musa Honors were only presented in 2013 and were awarded to Olga Guillot, Draco Rosa, Nat King Cole, Desi Arnaz, Ralph S. Peer, Prince Royce, and Natalia Jiménez.[25]

Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award (Premio Pionero Desi Arnaz)

Named after Cuban musician Desi Arnaz, the award recognizes "trailblazers in contemporary music".[31]

Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award honorees
Year Recipient
2013 Desi Arnaz[25]
2014 Raul Alarcon Sr. [32]
2015 Quincy Jones[31]
2016 Angelo Medina[28]
2017 Afo Verde[29]
2018 Eydie Gormé[30]
2019 Jesús López[33]
2022 Eddy Cue[10]

Icon Award (Premio Icono)

Recognition of an artist for their career and musical contribution.[34]

Icon Award honorees
Year Recipient
2014 Alejandro Sanz[34]
2015 Café Tacuba[27]
2017 Carlos Vives[34]
2018 Víctor Manuelle[34]
2019 Pitbull[35]
2022 Residente[36]

Hero's Award (Premio Triunfador)

Presented to young musicians "who have reached outstanding achievements in their career while contributing to the development of Latin music".[37]

Hero's Award honorees
Year Recipient
2014 Miguel[26]
2015 Fonseca[27]
2016 Yandel[37]
2017 Wisin[29]
2018 Gente de Zona[30]

Conqueror Award (Premio Conquistador)

Recognition of a musician's "career and important artistic contributions in the Latin music industry".[38]

Conqueror Award honorees
Year Recipient
2014 Jencarlos Canela[26]
2015 Beto Cuevas[38]
2016 Yotuel Romero[28]
2017 Horacio Palencia[29]
2018 Descemer Bueno[30]
2019 Luciano Luna[39]

La Musa Elena Casals Award (Premio La Musa Elena Casals)

Recognition of "outstanding young talent and achievements in music".[40]

La Musa Elena Casals Award honorees
Year Recipient
2014 Marlow Rosado[26]
2015 Alejandra Guzmán[40]
2016 Julieta Venegas[28]
2017 Ednita Nazario[29]
2018 Karol G[30]
2019 Kany García[39]
2022 Elena Rose[10]

Publishers Award (Premio Editores Ralph S. Peer)

Publishers Award honorees
Year Recipient
2014 Zach Horowitz[26]
2015 Jose Perdomo[27]
2016 Jorge Mejia[28]
2017 Ralph Peer, II[29]
2018 Alexandra Lioutikoff[30]
2019 Nestor Casonu[39]
2022 Gustavo Menendez[10]

Living Legend (Leyenda en Vida)

Recognition of "artistic contribution, cultural impact, and lasting legacy".[41]

Living Legend honorees
Year Recipient
2013 Andy García[41]
2015 Emilio Estefan[27]
2018 Raphael[41]
2019 José José[39]
2022 Manuel Alejandro[10]

Founders Award (Premio de Los Fundadores)

Founders Award honorees
Year Recipient
2015 John LoFrumento[27]
2016 Linda Moran[28]
2018 Karen Sherry[30]
2019 Dan Warner[39]
2022 Walter Kolm[10]

Legacy Award (Premio Legado)

Honors "legendary performers who have shined the spotlight on Latin music and culture throughout their distinguished careers".[42]

Legacy Award honorees
Year Recipient
2015 Rita Moreno[42]
2016 Larry Harlow[28]
2017 Julio Jaramillo[29]

Towering Song (La Canción de Todos los Tiempos)

Towering Songs
Year Song
2014 "El Día Que Me Quieras"[26]
2015 "Guantanamera"[27]
2016 "Oye Como Va"[28]
2017 "La Bamba"[29]
2018 "Macarena"[30]
2019 "Suavemente"[39]
2022 "Feliz Navidad"[10]

Other honorees

Special awards to honorees that have only been presented once:

Other honorees
Year Award Recipient / Work
2013 The Voice of the Muse (La Voz de la Musa) Olga Tañón[43]
2016 WorldArts Discovery of the Year Emily Estefan[28]
2017 Towering Song (La Canción del Año) "Despacito"[43]
2022 Medal of Freedom "Patria y Vida"[10]

Previously nominated artists

The following songwriters have been nominated at least once for the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, but have yet to be selected as an inductee.

List of inductees
Name Image Nationality No. of noms. Year(s) nominated Reference
Carlos Eleta Almarán — Panama 1 2013 [12]
Roberto Angleró — Puerto Rico 2 2017, 2018 [20][22]
Ramón Arcusa — Spain 1 2015 [16]
Ricardo Arjona[note 1] Guatemala 2 2013, 2014 [12][14]
Armando Avila — Mexico 2 2017, 2018 [20][22]
Rubén Blades Panama 5 2014, 2015, 2016 2017, 2019 [14][16][18][20][24]
Hugo Blanco Venezuela 1 2013 [12]
Leo Brouwer Cuba 1 2015 [14][16][18][20][24]
Chico Buarque Brazil 1 2013 [12]
Vico C Puerto Rico 2 2016, 2018 [18][22]
Jorge Calandrelli — Argentina 1 2017 [20]
José María Cano Spain 1 2016, 2019 [18][24]
Erasmo Carlos Brazil 5 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 [16][18][20][22][24]
Roberto Carlos Brazil 3 2013, 2014, 2015 [12][14][16]
Andrés Castro — Colombia 1 2019 [24]
Alberto Cortez Mexico 2 2013, 2014 [12][14]
Elvis Crespo Puerto Rico 1 2017 [20]
Oscar D'León Venezuela 2 2018, 2019 [22][24]
Daddy Yankee Puerto Rico 1 2019 [24]
Franco De Vita Venezuela 2 2014, 2015 [14][16]
Luis Gomez Escolar — Spain 3 2015, 2018, 2019 [16][22][24]
Estéfano — Colombia 2 2017, 2019 [20][24]
Rubén Fuentes Mexico 2 2014, 2015 [14][16]
Charly García Argentina 1 2017 [20]
Guadalupe García García — Cuba 1 2019 [24]
Amaury Gutiérrez — Mexico 1 2017 [20]
Alejandro Jaén — Spain 2 2015, 2016 [14][16]
João Gilberto Brazil 2 2013, 2018 [12][22]
Juan Luis Guerra[note 1] Dominican Republic 2 2013, 2014 [12][14]
Enrique Iglesias Spain 1 2017 [20]
Carlos Lara — Mexico 2 2016, 2017, 2019 [18][20][24]
Mario Quintero Lara Mexico 1 2019 [24]
Guillermo De Leon Ruiz — Guatemala 1 2018 [22]
Alejandro Lerner Argentina 2 2016, 2019 [18][24]
Gian Marco Peru 1 2014 [14]
Gustavo Marquez — Argentina 1 2017 [20]
Pablo Milanés Cuba 2 2015, 2019 [16][24]
Rafi Monclova — Puerto Rico 2 2013 [12]
Ricardo Montaner Venezuela 2 2017 [12]
Ednita Nazario Puerto Rico 1 2015 [16]
Luis Fernanco Ochoa — United States 2 2016, 2017 [18][20]
Fher Olvera Mexico 1 2017 [20]
Johnny Ortiz — Puerto Rico 1 2014 [12]
Johnny Pacheco Dominican Republic 1 2019 [24]
Jorge Luis Piloto — Cuba 2 2014, 2016 [14][18]
Alberto Plaza — Chile 1 2015 [16]
KC Porter United States 2 2016, 2018 [18][22]
Chema Purón — Spain 1 2015 [16]
A.B. Quintanilla United States 1 2019 [24]
Rubén Rada Uruguay 1 2018 [22]
José Antonio Rodríguez — Dominican Republic 1 2019 [24]
Joaquín Sabina Spain 1 2016 [18]
Horacio Salinas Chile 1 2018 [18]
Chelique Sarabia Venezuela 5 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 [12][14][16][18][24]
Kike Santander Colombia 2 2016, 2018 [18][22]
Romeo Santos United States 1 2017 [20]
Shakira Colombia 1 2016 [18]
Lalo Schifrin Spain 3 2013, 2014, 2015 [12][14][16]
Joan Manuel Serrat Spain 4 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019 [12][14][22][24]
Rafael Solano — Dominican Republic 2 2014, 2018 [14][22]
Marco Antonio Solís Mexico 3 2016, 2017, 2018 [18][20][22]
Caetano Veloso Brazil 3 2015, 2016, 2017 [16][18][20]

Note

  1. ^ a b Ricardo Arjona and Juan Luis Guerra were selected among the nominees in 2014, but because they were unable to attend the ceremony, they have yet to be inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.[44]

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