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Aria Vega earns first Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist
Aria Vega, a singer and songwriter from Barranquilla, Colombia, has received her first Latin Grammy nomination.
She is nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 awards.
Vega combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with urban music in a style she calls “Costeñita Core.”
Her songs and performances draw on the language, humor and dance of Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
She says her mother, grandmother, Joe Arroyo and Shakira have inspired her.
The nomination recognizes her work as she performs in Spain, France and the United States.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12 in Las Vegas, and her US tour is due to continue in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.
Aria Vega has received her first Latin Grammy nomination, in the Best New Artist category.
The Colombian singer-songwriter is nominated for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards.
Vega said she felt grateful and excited that the Academy had recognized her music.
Her music combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with urban music in a style she calls “Costeñita Core.”
The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12 in Las Vegas.
- Who
- Aria Vega, a singer-songwriter from Barranquilla, Colombia.
- What
- She received her first Latin Grammy nomination, for Best New Artist.
- When
- The nomination is for the 2026 awards; the ceremony is scheduled for November 12.
- Where
- The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas.
- Why
- The Academy recognized her music. The sources do not state a specific reason for the nomination.
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Vega performed at La Sala by Occident in Madrid.
She performed her music at Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz’s show during Paris Fashion Week.
Vega performed in Spain, France and the United States.
She was preparing to perform in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston on her Cariavales Tour USA.
The 2026 Latin Grammy ceremony is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas.
- Nominee
- Aria Vega
- Category
- Best New Artist
- Awards
- 2026 Latin Grammy Awards
- Ceremony date
- November 12
- Ceremony location
- Las Vegas
What people are saying
Siento mucha gratitud. Detrás de este proyecto hay muchísimo trabajo y gente que ha apostado por mí.
Que la Academia reconozca mi música en este momento me emociona y me da más ganas de seguir creando.
La costa se me sale por los poros.
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