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Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia win Grammy for best global album
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Brothers Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won the Grammy for best global music album at the 68th edition of the awards, held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. The album 'Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo', a recording of their 2024-2025 tour, earned Bethânia her first trophy and Veloso his third. President Lula congratulated the artists for the win that highlights Brazilian culture worldwide.
Ludwig Göransson kicked off the 2026 Grammy ceremony strongly with two wins for best soundtrack and best score for visual media. Zara Larsson performed her nominated track 'Midnight sun' but lost in the best dance/electronic recording category to Lady Gaga.
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