Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The
Latin Recording Academy has named
Vivir Quintana,
Diana Rodriguez,
Ana Rosa Santiago and
Julieta Venegas its 2024 Leading Ladies of Entertainment.
Singer-songwriter Quintana was selected for both her music and her work for social causes in Mexico.
Venegas, whom
Time called “the Frida Kahlo of rock and roll,” was singled out for a lengthy career that includes eight Latin Grammy wins and a Master of Latin Music honor by the
Berklee College of Music.
Rodriguez, CEO and founder of music management/marketing firm
Criteria Entertainment and management company/label
Mercado Negro, is a pioneer in the industry. In her 32-year career, she has held senior positions at
Phillips,
Polygram,
Universal Music,
EMI Music and
Capitol Latin and is credited with helping launch the careers of
Juanes,
Juan Luis Guerra and
Francisca Valenzuela.
Santiago, SVP of Latin music for
Universal Music Publishing Group in the U.S. and Latin America, spent 18 years at
ASCAP. She is a dual member of the Latin Recording Academy and the Recording Academy, serves on the board of
She Is the Music and is the assistant VP of events for the Miami chapter of
Women in Music.
A private event celebrating this year’s class will take place 11/11 in Miami during Latin Grammy week, with
Amazon Music as the presenting sponsor.
Baptist Health South Florida and
Espolón Tequila will serve as official sponsors.
