The Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album is an honor presented annually by the
Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences at the
Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and promotes a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally.[1] According to the category description guide for the
2012 Latin Grammy Awards, the award is for vocal or instrumental
alternative albums containing at least 51 percent newly recorded material. It is awarded to solo artists, duos or groups.[2]
Mexican artists have received this award more than any other nationality, though it has also been presented to artists originating from Colombia, the United States, and Venezuela. The award was first given to Mexican group
Café Tacuba for the album Cuatro Caminos at the
5th Latin Grammy Awards ceremony held in 2004.[3] The category is shared as the most wins with Café Tacuba,
Natalia Lafourcade,
Julieta Venegas and
Aterciopelados with two wins each. The Mexican band
Kinky with four nominations is the band with most nominations without a win.
^[I] Each year is linked to the article about the Latin Grammy Awards held that year. ^[II] The name of the performer and the nominated album.
References
General
"Past Winners Search". Latin Grammy Awards. United States: Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. 2012. Archived from
the original on 2012-09-26. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
^"Category Guide". Latin Grammy Awards. United States: Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Archived from
the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
^"Alternative". Latin Grammy Awards. Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. 2012. Archived from
the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.