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Argentina’s Favorite Duo Makes Latin Grammy History
Last Wednesday, the Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, and among the biggest surprises came from Argentina. CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, the daring duo who have been steadily reshaping the sound of contemporary Latin music, secured ten nominations: the highest ever for Argentine artists in a single edition of the awards. Their impressive tally places them as the second most nominated act of the year, tied with Mexican hitmaker Edgar Barrera and just behind Bad Bunny, who leads with twelve.
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The recognition marks a historic moment for Argentina’s presence on the Latin Grammys stage. More importantly, it signals the global arrival of CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, whose explosive blend of hip-hop, jazz, funk, electronic beats, and playful irreverence has built them a devoted following far beyond their home country.
Their nominations span across some of the most coveted categories. Their EP Papota, ranked No. 3 in Billboard’s “25 Best Latin Albums of 2025 (So Far)” list in July, earned a nod for Album of the Year. Meanwhile, their tracks “El Día del Amigo” and “#TETAS” not only picked up nominations for Song of the Year, but also for Record of the Year, giving them double chances in both major categories.
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“El Día del Amigo” is also up for Best Pop Song, while “#TETAS” earned a nomination for Best Alternative Song. The EP itself is recognized in Best Alternative Album, and their boundary-pushing audiovisual work is highlighted with nods for Best Long Form Music Video (Papota) and Best Short Form Music Video (“#TETAS”). Few acts this year can boast such an expansive, multi-category presence.
The duo’s growing influence has been amplified through an ambitious international touring schedule in 2025, the biggest of their career to date. CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso have taken their music to audiences across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, performing at iconic festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Fuji Rock, Outside Lands, and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
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They also made history by playing six different Lollapalooza festivals across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, the United States, Germany, and France. Each stage has expanded their reach, bringing their genre-bending sound to new listeners and cementing their reputation as one of Latin America’s most exciting live acts.
Looking ahead, the momentum shows no signs of slowing. The rest of 2025 will see them headline even larger venues across Latin America and Europe, culminating in a landmark collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on his upcoming stadium tour. The duo is slated to join Lamar in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, including a highly anticipated performance at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium on October 4. They are also confirmed for Austin City Limits and Camp Flog Gnaw in the U.S., marking their third wave of shows in North America.
The seeds of their international breakthrough were planted with their NPR Tiny Desk performance, a set that introduced their sound to audiences outside Latin America in an intimate, innovative format. The stripped-down session revealed new textures in their music and demonstrated their versatility, qualities that have since carried over into festival stages around the world. Their appearance at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival earlier this year further underlined their global resonance, with thousands of fans in the valley responding with the same fervor they inspire back home in Buenos Aires.
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From underground stages in Argentina to the biggest stages in the world, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso have carved out a space that few could have predicted. Their ten Latin Grammy nominations not only validate their artistry but also signal a shift in the Latin music landscape, where irreverence, innovation, and authenticity are being rewarded on the highest stage.
On November 13, when the Latin Grammys take over Las Vegas, all eyes will be on them. Whether they walk away with trophies or not, their presence has already made history.
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