The short version
- Metro Puerto Rico reports that Gilberto Santa Rosa won Best Traditional Tropical Album for his live production Íntimo (En Vivo)
- El Vocero states this marks his sixth Latin Grammy after 20 career nominations
- Both outlets report the album was produced by Santa Rosa with InnerCat Entertainment and B2B Music and features live performances with reflections on his career
- Santa Rosa is scheduled to perform on Nov. 18 at the Centro de Bellas Artes in Santurce presenting his new album Hablando música: la música de José Madera
Award in Las Vegas
Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa won his sixth Latin Grammy on Thursday in Las Vegas. He received the award for Best Traditional Tropical Album for his production Íntimo (En Vivo), Metro Puerto Rico reported.
El Vocero reported the win came after 20 nominations throughout his career. The live album was produced by Santa Rosa in collaboration with InnerCat Entertainment and B2B Music. It includes some of his best-known songs along with spoken reflections and stories about his more than four decades in music.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Comparto ese premio con todo el talento artístico y técnico que participó en esta producción ‘Íntimo’
Our translation: I share this award with all the artistic and technical talent that participated in this 'Íntimo' production
The source's own statement, as quoted by Metro Puerto Rico. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Artist's Statement
After receiving the award Santa Rosa said he shares the recognition with the artistic and technical team behind the production. Both Metro Puerto Rico and El Vocero quoted him expressing thanks to the public and the academy.
The outlets noted that the album format highlights vocal interpretation and the artist's interaction with the audience.
Upcoming Concert in Puerto Rico
Santa Rosa will return to the stage in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Sala de Festivales of the Centro de Bellas Artes in Santurce. He will present his new production Hablando música: la música de José Madera, a tribute to Puerto Rican arranger José Madera, El Vocero reported.
Tickets for the show are available through tcpr.com, according to the same report.
Where the sources differ
Both Metro Puerto Rico and El Vocero agree that Gilberto Santa Rosa won the Latin Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album with Íntimo (En Vivo) on Thursday in Las Vegas, that this is his sixth win after 20 nominations, and that the album was produced with InnerCat Entertainment and B2B Music. They also coincide on the upcoming Nov. 18 concert in Santurce for the new album dedicated to José Madera. The reports differ slightly in emphasis: Metro Puerto Rico highlights the album's content of known songs plus reflections, while El Vocero stresses the live format and vocal focus. The exact quote from Santa Rosa is truncated differently in each outlet.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many other albums or artists were nominated in the same category, whether Santa Rosa attended the ceremony in person, the exact vote margin if any, or details about sales or streaming performance of Íntimo (En Vivo). They also do not mention any other Puerto Rican winners that night or plans for additional tour dates beyond the Santurce show.
Sources
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- Reporting Gilberto Santa Rosa suma otro Latin Grammy a su carrera musical
- Reporting Gilberto Santa Rosa conquista su sexto Latin Grammy
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico and El Vocero both covered the Latin Grammy win and the upcoming concert in Puerto Rico. The artist quote and production credits rest on both reports while the ticket sales information appears only in El Vocero.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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