The Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for their record Papota at the 68th edition of the awards, held in Los Angeles. After a career hiatus, they reappeared publicly with changes in their look and a brief speech, lacking their usual rebellious attitude. The win highlights diversity in Latin music at a gala featuring global artists.
The 68th edition of the 2026 Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, brought together key figures from the global music world, emphasizing genre diversity. Among the winners in Latin categories, the Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso took home the award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for Papota, beating nominees such as Aterciopelados with Genes Rebeldes, Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana with ASTROPICAL, Los Wizzards with Algorhythm, and Fito Páez with Novela.
This victory marks the duo's awaited reappearance after halting their career. Reports indicate they showed notable changes in their look during the ceremony. Their speech was brief and differed from their usual rebellious attitude, surprising attendees. The gala, broadcast live from 10 p.m., featured performances by artists like Justin Bieber and a pre-show hosted by Lety Sahagún and Heisel Mora.
Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso's win underscores the rising impact of Latin alternative music on the global stage, in a year where Spanish-language productions by Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, and Bad Bunny also shone in other categories. The ceremony reflected experimentation and authorial weight in the current music industry.
