The Latin Recording Academy has announced the bringing together of In the Mix from the renowned Los Producers circle of producers and engineers and Sebastian Cris to create a super-evening that will honor Latin music professionals. The night will feature performances and appearances from a host of stars including Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela, Fonseca, Yami Safdie, Leila Downs, Arath Hersey, Kinky, Juanes and more.
The event, which is sponsored by BMI, will take place on November 11 in Las Vegas as part of the official Latin GRAMMY Week schedule. It will be produced by Chris, a longtime Latin producer who has headlined the Los Producers festival for several years in a row. As Los producers have done in the past, the official event included a Michael J. Benefits will benefit the Fox Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Chris was diagnosed with the condition in 2019 and has made it his mission to spread awareness.
Chris said in a statement, “Losers Producers has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. It’s one of those initiatives where everyone really wins. The Michael J. Fox Foundation has raised over $3 billion to advance Parkinson’s research and the fight against the disease, and this is our way of making a small contribution from our corner of the world.”
During the program, Chris will receive a special honor for his contributions to Latin music. He has worked as both producer and engineer with artists such as Shakira, Elvis Costello, Juanes, Ricky Martin, La Santa Cecilia.
“Great music is the result of extraordinary talent, but also of collaboration, generosity and a shared commitment to excellence. Joining forces with Los Producers is a natural extension of our belief in these values and the power of community. At CPI, we are committed to celebrating those who not only shape the sound of Latin music but also inspire and elevate others. Sebastián Criss embodies that spirit, making this collaboration and the opportunity to honor him this year especially meaningful, ” said President of the Producers and Engineers Circle of the Latin Recording Academy Gail Heading.
The Latin Grammys will take place on November 12. This year, Edgar Barrera, Karol G, Rosalía lead the nominations. Anitta, CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Mon Laferte, Carin Leon, Milo J and Ravana are up for Album of the Year, along with Karol and Rosalía.