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Angela Álvarez made historical past this Thursday on the Latin Grammys by successful the award for greatest new artist on the age of 95.
The singer tied for the class with musician and songwriter Silvana Estrada, however had already set a document earlier than the occasion along with her nomination because the oldest musician nominated within the class.
“I wish to dedicate this award to God and to my beloved nation, Cuba, which I’ll by no means be capable of overlook,” Álvarez stated as he acquired his award on the Latin Grammy stage in Las Vegas.
The Cuban’s ardour for music started in her youth. Her father discouraged her from pursuing a profession in music, however she discovered pleasure performing for her household. The mom of 4, grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 15 immigrated to the United States within the Sixties, based on Billboard.
Over the years, he sang for his household about his life and developed a group of songs that he composed. Encouraged and supported by her grandson, she ultimately recorded and launched a group of her songs in 2021.
The Latin Grammy nomination got here as a shock to her, Álvarez informed CNN en Español final month.
“I felt very, very proud to have the ability to inform my story, to the touch individuals who have most likely gone via the identical factor or greater than me. There are individuals who hand over, however I didn’t hand over. I all the time fought,” she stated.
Álvarez concluded his speech on Thursday with phrases of inspiration.
“To those that haven’t fulfilled their dream, though life is tough, there may be all the time a approach out and with religion and adore it might be achieved, I promise,” stated Álvarez. “It’s by no means too late.”