Arts & Culture


	Performances shine at Latin Grammys LOS ANGELES — While there was a lot of territory to cover, geographically and musically, in a relatively brief period of time, the performances of the 1st Annual Latin Grammys offered a tasty sampler of the wide variety of styles in the Latin music world.

	Pan-Santana For guitarist Carlos Santana, who won eight Grammys in February, coming backstage holding the statuettes is becoming a habit.
	Nydia Rojas suprised at nomination Ranchera singer Nydia Rojas, nominated for best ranchero performance, couldn't believe her ears.

Shakira electrified; Colombian celebrates two Latin Grammy wins
“I didn’t expect this one,” said Shakira upon receiving the first of two Latin Grammys (Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for “Octavo Día” and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Ojos Así”).

Juan Luis “Guerra’s” no fish
Dominican singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, who revolutionized traditional merengue and bachata with jazz and pop harmonies and pop-style production, won for Best Merengue Performance (“Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual”) and Best Tropical Song (“El Niágara En Bicicleta”).