The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 inductees and honorees, set to be celebrated at the 12th annual La Musa Awards on Oct. 16 in Miami’s Flamingo Theater, Billboard Español can exclusively announce.
“Our mission is to elevate the voices of Latin music creators whose stories and songs have touched the hearts of millions around the world,” says Rudy Perez, LSHOF chairman and CEO, in a statement. “This year’s inductees and honorees have not only defined Latin music but have also paved the way for future generations of songwriters.”
Chairman emeritus Desmond Child adds, “La Musa Awards celebrate the heart and soul of our culture, educating our audiences to the extraordinary contributions of Latin music makers, who continue to influence and enhance the music of the world.”
This year’s inductees include Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Bunbury; Colombian musician, songwriter and producer Andrés Castro; prolific Cuban songwriter Jorge Luis Piloto; Argentine pianist, composer, and conductor Lalo Schifrin (posthumous); and Mexican songwriter Mónica Vélez.
As for the 2025 Special Awards, the recipients are Ángela Aguilar (La Musa Elena Casals Award); Charles Fox (Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award); J&N Publishing’s Juan Hidalgo and Nelson Estévez (Ralph S. Peer Publishers Award); Mike O’Neill (La Musa Founders Award); and Lenny Tavárez (La Musa Triunfador Award).
“Celebrating our gifted Latin songwriters as an essential part of our industry is a step not only in recognizing their incredible creativity, but also in inspiring and ensuring the future of our writers of tomorrow,” LSHOF president, Marti Cuevas, said in the statement.
Additionally, “El Rey” — the timeless mariachi song written and recorded by José Alfredo Jiménez in 1971 — will be honored as The Song of All Time for its “enormous influence and contribution to Latin music,” and its impact and success, reflected in the countless versions recorded. Those famous re-recordings of the Mexican anthem have been sung by icons like Vicente Fernández, Alejandro Fernández, and Luis Miguel.
For more info about La Musa Awards and the Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame, visit the Latin Song Hall’s website.
