The Latin Recording Academy, responsible for organizing the Latin Grammy Awards, announced that this year 2025 it will pay tribute to Spanish singer-songwriter Rozalén and three outstanding female music industry executives as part of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment program. This recognition seeks to highlight and celebrate women who have left a significant mark in the artistic field as well as in cultural management and leadership.
The event will take place on November 13 in Las Vegas, during Latin Grammy Week, one of the most important meetings of Latin music globally.
The Academy emphasized that Rozalén is “one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the Spanish-speaking world,” noted not only for her artistic quality, but also for her social commitment.
Throughout his career he has released six acclaimed albums, with which he has received Gold and Platinum Discs, as well as important awards such as the National Prize for Contemporary Music (2021) in Spain and a Goya Award.
She has been nominated on multiple occasions for the Latin Grammy and has become a reference for the social nature of her compositions. Her song La Puerta Violeta, considered a feminist anthem against gender violence, was nominated for a Latin Grammy and continues to be a symbol in the fight for women’s rights.
In the organization’s own words, his work “uses music as a powerful tool for transformation,” addressing issues such as gender equality, inclusion, mental health, historical memory and social justice.
Rozalén: artistic and social voice
The recognition is not only a tribute, but also an invitation to be mentors in the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentoring Program, promoted by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. The initiative seeks to open opportunities for young women who aspire to develop in the world of music and foster the next generation of women leaders in the industry.
The director of the Latin Academy, Manuel Abud, emphasized that these honorees are distinguished not only for their successful careers, but also for their positive influence beyond the professional. “It is a group of exceptional women who inspire with their work and social commitment,” he said.
For her part, Rocio Guerrero, director of Latin-Iberia music at Amazon Music – sponsor of the tribute – highlighted that these women are “an example of leadership, innovation and dedication that are driving the Latin music industry forward”. She also recalled that the company supports the initiative through its contribution to the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarship Fund, aimed at amplifying the voices of future women leaders in music.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, these tributes take on special relevance: they make visible the contribution of women in an industry where leadership still faces challenges of equity. In addition, they highlight the importance of consolidated figures such as Rozalén and high-level executives becoming references and mentors for new generations of artists and music professionals.
