LATIN GRAMMY® CULTURAL FOUNDATION AWARDS THE SEBASTIÁN YATRA SCHOLARSHIP TO LEO LUNA ROBLEJO

The foundation also awarded an additional 43 scholarships to music students around the world.

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MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation^® Sebastian Yatra Scholarship awarded to Cuban double bass player Leo Luna Roblejo At a special ceremony in Miami hosted by award-winning journalists Pamela Silvaand is sponsored by Loud And Live as part of its $1 million commitment over five years. Yatra, Latin Grammy Award winner^® and Grammy nominations^®performing with Luna Roblejo and other scholarship recipients and alumni.

Also known as the Prodigy Scholarship, the scholarship is sponsored annually by the Latin music icon and was created ten years ago to support music education and the Latin music genre. With a maximum value of $250,000, it will enable Luna Roblejo to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston starting this fall. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, housing, and comprehensive services, including ongoing mentoring and learning opportunities in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Previous sponsors include: Nikki Jam (2023), Sofia Carson (2022), Juanes (2021), Julio Iglesias (2020), Emilio and Gloria Estefan (2019), Carlos Vives (2018), Miguel Boss (2017), Juan Luis Guerra (2016) Enrique Iglesias (2015).

Miami resident Luna Roblejo was selected by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee from a highly competitive pool of hundreds of applicants from around the world. Since its inception, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has awarded more than $10 million to scholarships, grants, musical instruments and educational programs in the United States and Latin America.

“We are extremely proud to award the tenth Prodigy Scholarship as we continue to celebrate the Foundation’s decade-long unwavering mission to support and nurture the next generation of Latin music creators,” he said. Raquel “Rocky” EguskisaExecutive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of esteemed artists like Sebastian Yatella, who provide these talented music students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams and continue the rich legacy of Latin music.”

“It’s an honor to be part of this incredible initiative with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to support young people in achieving their musical dreams,” said Yatra. “Music has the power to change lives and unite cultures, and I’m excited to see how young people like Leo will carry on the legacy of Latin music with passion and dedication. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their education and artistic development,” he added.

“Music has been my calling and passion since I was a child, and having the opportunity to realize my dream with the support of Sebastián Yatra and the incredible Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is beyond my imagination,” said Luna Roblejo. “I am committed to making you proud, and I will make the most of this opportunity and work hard every day to make the most of this gift.”

The Foundation also announced the winners of its annual Talent Tuition, Tuition Assistance, and Bulova and Gibson Gives scholarships, which are additionally funded by First Horizon and the Arturo Sandoval Institute, and will provide 43 talented students from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to study at some of the most prestigious music institutions in the world.

Talent Tuition Scholarship Recipients:

The following three students will each receive a Talent Tuition Scholarship, valued at up to $120,000, which will cover four years of study at the college or music institution of their choice and include a comprehensive service foundation provided by the school:

• Abraham Jiménez Sánchez, pianist from the Dominican Republic

• Marcos Castilla Jiménez, Spanish pianist

• Melany Fiorella Cisneros Fernández, bassist from Peru

Bulova and Gibson Tuition Assistance Scholarship recipients:

In addition, the next 40 students will each receive a one-year tuition assistance scholarship with a maximum value of $12,500, which will help cover tuition at the college of their choice and include comprehensive services provided by the foundation. Bulova will sponsor one tuition assistance scholarship, Gibson Gives, the charitable arm of Gibson, will sponsor three tuition assistance scholarships with a maximum value of $12,500 each, and students studying electric or acoustic guitar will receive a Gibson or Epiphone instrument:

About the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation:

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation^® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy^® The vision is to be a global promoter of music education and to empower communities through Latin music and culture. The Foundation, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024, has spent the past decade developing the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs and grants to promote Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $10 million with the support of Latin Recording Academy members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For more information or to make a donation, visit latingrammyculturefoundation.org or our page Facebook. Follow us @latingrammyfdn X Egypt Instagramand in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Facebook yes LinkedIn.

About Sebastian Atella:

Sebastián Yatra is one of the most prominent figures in Latin music today. With hits that explore the various sounds of the Latin genre, including influences from pop, urban and traditional music, the Colombian singer-songwriter has shown that there are no limits to his artistry and composition. Spells As of 2018, Yatra’s songs have been streamed over 37 billion times across all digital music platforms and have received 26 RIAA certifications. In 2022, he won two Latin Grammy Awards.^®including Best Pop Vocal Album for his third album LawThe album was also nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 65th Grammy Awards^®. In the same year, Yatra performed the song “Dos oruguitas” for the Disney movie charmnominated for an Oscar, and performed on his stage. Her recent hits include “Energía bacana,” which she performed at the 25th Latin Grammy Awards.^®and “VAGABUNDO”, a certified platinum Latin hit in the U.S. The chart-topper has collaborated with a number of colleagues, including John Legend, Rita Wilson, the Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, Ricky Martin, Carlos Vives, Mike Towers and Manuel Turrizzo, among others, and is currently working on his fourth album.

Contact information

Latin Recording Academy
Natalie Alberto

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