The Latin Recording Academy hosted its 2025 Best New Artist Showcase on Tuesday night (Nov. 11), giving the spotlight to 10 promising acts in Latin music.
Held at the Mandalay Convention Center, the intimate concert kicked off at 9:30 p.m. with a heartfelt performance by Aitana, who also hosted the event. Presenters of the night were Edgar Barrera, Lena Burke, Joaquina, Gaby Moreno, Monsieur Periné, Natascha Falcão, Zoe Gotusso, Rawayana’s Beto Montenegro, and Raquel Sofia.
As tradition holds, the nominees each graced the stage and performed an original song as well as a cover that hits home. With her feel-good aura, Isadora sang her own “Aguita con Sal,” followed by her father Chayanne’s 2008 hit “Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo.” “They told us to sing a song from someone who inspires us, and no one inspires me more than him,” she said.
Colombian rocker Annasofia stunned with her version of Juanes’ “Mala Mía” as she played the drums; Cuban songstress Camila Guevara touched hearts with Fito Paéz’s “Un Vestido y Un Amor”; and Venezuelan merenguetón act Alleh with Arcángel’s ballad “Por Amar a Ciegas.” Meanwhile, Brazilian artist Sued Nunes stunned with her Brazilian pop sound and Spain’s Yerai Cortés captivated the audience with his riffing flamenco guitar.
“Three years ago, we held the first Best New Artist Showcase, and we are proud to continue opening doors for the next generation of Latin music creators,” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, previously said in a press statement. “Year after year, this showcase has become an important platform for our best new artist nominees to share their talent and creativity with our Academy members, industry leaders and special guests.”
Below, learn more about the 2025 best new artist nominees.
