In Pictures: 'Latin Grammy Awards'

By James Wray Nov 6, 2009, 18:18 GMT

Cuban singer Omara Portuondo celebrates the award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

American musician Alicia Keys (R) and Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Brazilian singer Daniela Mercuryperforms at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

The band Zone O'Tambora arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Residente of Calle 13 receives the award for Album of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Puerto Rican actress Giselle Blondet arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Cuban singer Omara Portuondo (L) is lead by Ariel Jimenez to the stage after winning the award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Musicians Espinoza Paz (L) and Montez de Durango perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Residente of Calle 13 thanks to the audience the award for Album of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Spanish singer Natalia Jimenez from the band La Quinta Estacion performs at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

American musician Alicia Keys (L) and Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez and singer Victor Manuelle present an award at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Gilberto Santa Rosa and Oscar D'Leon perfom at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Musician Draco Rosa (C) accepts the award for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Musicians from the band Reik celebrate the award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group With Vocal at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Juan Gabriel performs after being named the 2009 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Juan Gabriel (C) performs after being named the 2009 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Presenter and Brazilian singer Daniela Mercury poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Residente (L) and Visitante (R) of Calle 13 hold the five Grammys they won in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Spanish singer David Bisbal (R) and performer and Mexican singer Luz Rios perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Presenter and Venezuelan musician Oscar D'Leon poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Puerto Rican musician Gilberto Santa Rosa poses with his Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album for 'Una Navidad con Gilberto' poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Italian singer Laura Pausini accepts the award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Performers Alicia Keys of the US (L) and and Spanish singer Alejando Sanz pose in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Puerto Rican singer Draco Rosa holds his Grammy for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album for 'Teatro' in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Presenter and Mexican actress and singer Dulce Maria poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Rene Perez of Calle 13 (C) and Ruben Blades perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Performer and Mexican singer Luz Rios poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Presenter and Spanish singer David Bisbal poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Italian singer Laura Pausini poses with her Grammy for best female pop album for 'Primavera Anticipada' in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Presenter and Mexican actress Marlene Favela poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Claudia Brant of Argentina poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Spanish singer Shaila Durcal of Spain poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Spanish singer Shaila Durcal of Spain performs during the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Presenter and Cuban singer Cucu Diamantes poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Dominican singers Milly Quezada and Johnny Ventura present the award for Best Salsa Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Puerto Rican singer Kany Garcia poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Presenter and Spanish singer and songwriter Enrique Iglesias poses in the press room during the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Luis Fonsi performs at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

US singer Pepe Aguilar performs at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Commercial Los Amigos Invisibles poses with their Grammy for alternative album in the press room during the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Laura Pusini of Le Reve performs at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Actress Eva Longoria arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009.The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Singer Alicia Keys arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Maria Vasquez arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Singer Paloma arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Venezuelan Barbara Palacio hosts the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Members of the band Promissa arrive for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Spanish Pau Donés of Latin rock group Jarabe de Palo arrives for the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 05 November 2009. The Latin Grammy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the recording arts and sciences and has become the height of achievement in Latin music recording. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT