Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) (Spanish: El Pabellón De La Fama De Los Compositores Latinos) is an honor by its Board of Directors to "educate, preserve, honor and celebrate the legacy of the greatest Latin songwriters from all over the world and their music in every genre."[1] The LSHOF recognizes songwriters from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions internationally.[1] It was founded by songwriters Rudy Pérez and Desmond Child and the inaugural award ceremony began in 2013.[2] LSHOF has members who come from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions of Latin America, Europe, and the United States.[3] In addition to inducting Latin Songwriters into the Hall of Fame, the LSHOF also awards the Premio De La Voz Musa (The Muse Voice Award) which is given to five inductees and "other special award recipients".[4] Winners are selected by through an online survey.
Inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame
2013 inductees
The following songwriters were inducted into the LSHOF in 2013:[5]
- Manuel Alejandro
- Jose Angel Espinoza "Ferrusquilla"
- José Feliciano
- Julio Iglesias
- Armando Manzanero
- Concha Valdes Miranda
- Roberto Cantoral*
2014 inductees
The following songwriters were inducted into the LSHOF in 2014:[6]
- Gloria Estefan
- Lolita de la Colina
- Omar Alfanno
- Rafael Pérez-Botija
- Carlos Gardel*
- Antônio Carlos Jobim*
- Violeta Parra*
- Ernesto Lecuona*
- Agustín Lara*
- Rafael Hernández Marín*
Although Juan Luis Guerra and Ricardo Arjona won the online vote, neither artist were inducted into the LSHOF due to both artists not attending the gala.
2015 inductees
The following songwriters were inducted into the LSHOF in 2015:[7]
- Emilio Estefan
- Myriam Hernandez
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- Alvaro Torres
- Hector Ochoa Cardenas
- Diego Torres
- Juan Carlos Calderón*
- Chabuca Granda*
- María Grever*
- Paco de Lucía*
- César Portillo de la Luz*
Special awards
2013 Special Awards
- La Musa Recipients: Nat King Cole, Olga Guillot, Natalia Jiménez, Ralph S. Peer, Draco Rosa, Prince Royce, Olga Tañón, Consuelo Velázquez, and Andy Garcia.
- Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award Desi Arnaz
2014 Special Awards
- Premio Icono: Alejandro Sanz
- Premio Triunfador: Miguel
- Premio Conquistador: Jencarlos Canela
- Premio La Musa Elena Casals: Marlow Rosado
- Premio Editores Ralph S. Peer: Zach Horowitz
- Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award: Raul Alarcon Sr.
- La Canción De Todos Los Tiempos: "El Día Que Me Quieras"
2015 Special Awards
- Premio Conquistador (Conqueror Award): Beto Cuevas
- Leyenda En Vida (Living Legend): Emilio Estefan
- Premio Triunfador (Hero’s Award): Fonseca
- Premio La Musa Elena Casals (La Musa Elena Casals Award): Alejandra Guzman
- Premio Pionero Desi Arnaz (Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award): Quincy Jones
- Premio de Los Fundadores (Founders Award): John LoFrumento
- Premio Legado (Legacy Award): Rita Moreno
Premio Editores Ralph S. Peer (Publishers Award): Jose Perdomo La Canción De Todos Los Tiempos (Towering Song): "Guantanamera" by Joseíto Fernandez
Source:[8]
Note
The asterisk (*) denotes posthumous induction.
References
- 1 2 S. Pajot (December 12, 2012). "Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Launches in Miami, Announces 2013 Nominees". Miami New Times. Voice Media Group. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Music Vets Launch Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 12, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ Levin, Jordan (October 14, 2015). "Latin songwriters to be honored in Miami Beach". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "La Musa Award". Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees". Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Arjona, en espera para entrar al Pabellón de la Fama". El Universal (in Spanish). October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame to Induct Emilio Estefan, Myriam Hernandez, Gustavo Santaolalla, Alvaro Torres, Diego Torres and Hector Ochoa Cardenas at the LA MUSA AWARDS. Presented by WorldArts". PR Newsire. September 16, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Special Awards". Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 30, 2014.