Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame

Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame
Awarded for musical personalities who have made an impact on the Latin music industry.[1]
Presented by Billboard
First awarded 1994
Last awarded 2014
Official website http://www.billboardevents.com/latin

The Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame is an honor presented by Billboard magazine at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The accolade was established in 1994 to recognize musical personalities who have made an impact on the Latin music industry, both commercially and critically.[1] This includes artists who laid the "artistic foundation" for contemporary Latin music.[2] Potential recipients are nominated by Billboard's editorial committee, which decides the merit of each nominee with regard to his or her contribution to Latin music.[3] Artists chosen to be inducted into the Latin Music Hall of Fame include individuals who exemplify Latin music, are pivotal or iconic pioneers,[4][5] and whose works are a developmental milestone in the Latin music industry.[2][6]

Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz and Cuban bassist and composer Cachao López were the first to be inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame in 1994. The two were chosen due to their achievements and accomplishments in Afro-Cuban music.[2] American Tejano singer Selena was inducted in 1995, three months after she was murdered at the age of 23.[7] In 1996, Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel was inducted for his successful career as a singer, composer, and producer, including songs that he wrote for other artists and songs of his that were covered by other artists.[8] Mexican singer José José was inducted the following year for his romantic ballads and his baritone singing.[9] Mexican singer Vicente Fernández was inducted in 1998 for his contributions to ranchera music.[10] Rocío Dúrcal became the first Spanish singer to be inducted in 1999 for her musical interpretations of Spanish and Mexican pop music.

In 2000, Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís was inducted due to his vocal range, composition, and productions that had a "profound effect on Latin music".[1] Cuban musician Mongo Santamaría was inducted in 2001 for his career as a professional conga player in Latin music and other genres, including jazz and R&B. Armando Manzanero was inducted in 2003 for his compositions that have become Latin American standards. Mexican banda group Banda el Recodo became the first musical ensemble to be inducted in the Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2006, Joan Sebastian was inducted for his prolific songwriting and musical arrangements.[11] Cuban entrepreneur Raúl Alarcón, Sr. was posthumously inducted for creating the Spanish Broadcasting System, a conglomerate that owns several Latin music radio and television broadcasting companies in the United States. In 2012, American salsa singer Marc Anthony received the honor for his global influence in both English- and Spanish-language markets.[12] Venezuelan singer-songwriter Franco De Vita was honored in 2014 for his pop rock ballads, as well as his compositions for other artists.[13]

Inductees

Year Inductee Ref.
1994 Cruz, CeliaCelia Cruz [2]
1994 López, CachaoCachao López [2]
1995 Selena [7]
1996 Gabriel, JuanJuan Gabriel [14]
1997 José José [9]
1998 Fernández, VicenteVicente Fernández [15]
1999 Dúrcal, RocíoRocío Dúrcal [16]
2000 Solís, Marco AntonioMarco Antonio Solís [1]
2001 Santamaría, MongoMongo Santamaría [17]
2003 Manzanero, ArmandoArmando Manzanero [18]
2004 Banda el Recodo [19]
2006 Sebastian, JoanJoan Sebastian [20]
2009 Alarcón, Sr., RaúlRaúl Alarcón, Sr. [21]
2012 Anthony, MarcMarc Anthony [22]
2014 De Vita, FrancoFranco De Vita [13]
2016 Fernández, AlejandroAlejandro Fernández [23]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lannert, John (April 29, 2000). "Billboard's Latin Music Hall of Fame Inductee: Marco Antonio Solís". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 112 (18): 22. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Lannert, John (May 21, 1994). "The Latin Music Hall of Fame Welcomes Celia and Cachao". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 106 (32): 50. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 3, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Honors for Shakira, Sebastian". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 118 (13): 10, 68. April 1, 2006. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 3, 2004). "El Recodo, Soraya Honored". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ Graybow, Steve; Cobo, Leila (February 15, 2003). "Ramon 'Mongo' Santamaria, 80, dies". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media: 45, 76. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Home Front". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media: 6, 56. March 21, 2009. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  7. 1 2 Lannert, John (June 10, 1995). "Beloved Selena Enters The Latin Music Hall of Fame". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 107 (23): 58. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ Lannert, John (May 4, 1996). "Juan Gabriel Enters Hall of Fame". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 108 (18): 34, 39. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  9. 1 2 Lannert, John (May 3, 1997). "Balladeer José José Enters Billboard's Latin Music Hall of Fame". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 109 (18): 26. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ Lannert, John (April 11, 1998). "Hall of Fame Inductee Vicente Fernández". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 110 (15): 68. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  11. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 29, 2006). "Hall of Fame Inductee Joan Sebastian Inspires Others". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 118 (17): 6. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  12. ↑ Gratereaux, Alexandra (April 26, 2012). "Latin Billboards: Marc Anthony To Receive Hall of Fame Award". Fox News. Fox News Latino. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  13. 1 2 Cantor-Navas, Judy (March 31, 2014). "Franco de Vita to Receive Hall of Fame Honor at 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  14. ↑ Lannert, John (June 1, 1996). "Int'l Latin Music Conference Brimming With Talent". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 108 (22): 95. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  15. ↑ Burr, Ramiro (July 25, 1998). "Hats Off to the Music of Regional Mexican". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 110 (30): 49. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  16. ↑ Lannert, John (February 27, 1999). "Latin Notas". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 111 (9): 44. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  17. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 28, 2001). "Billboard's Latin Music Hall of Fame: Mongo Santamaría". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 113 (17): 62. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Chayanne, Montenegro Take Billboard Latin Honors". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2003. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Awards Show In Miami Caps Billboard's Latin Music Conference". Sun-Sentinel. Tribune Company. April 26, 2004. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Joan Sebastian will receive the Billboard Hall of Fame award for his career achievements and Shakira will be bestowed with the Spirit of Hope award at the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards.". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2006. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Santana, Daddy Yankee To Be Honored At Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. March 12, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  22. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 26, 2012). "Billboard Latin Music Awards: Don Omar, Prince Royce Win Big". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  23. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 28, 2016). "Nicky Jam, Enrique Iglesias & Juan Gabriel Win Big at 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
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