DannyLux, Kakalo & Iván Cornejo Bring Contemporary Mexican Sweetness to 2025 Latin Grammys

DannyLux, Kakalo and Iván Cornejo, three young voices in Mexican music, delivered one of the most heartfelt performances on Thursday (Nov. 13) during the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony.

On a stage decorated solely with blue and white lights, showcasing the most contemporary sounds of the genre, the three artists — who received their first nominations this year — took turns singing accompanied by a live band. DannyLux was the first to perform with “Sirena.” Next came Kakalo with “Tierra Trágame.” And finally Cornejo closed with “Atención.” It was a simple-yet-elegant performance, filled with emotion and heart.

First-time Latin Grammy nominees DannyLux and Cornejo were both competing for the award for best contemporary Mexican music album: DannyLux for Leyenda and Cornejo for Mirada. Meanwhile, Kakalo was nominated for best regional Mexican song for “Tierra trágame,” a collaboration with Carín León.

In its 26th edition, the Latin Grammys ceremony is broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via TelevisaUnivision’s platforms.

This year, Bad Bunny leads the list of nominees with 12 mentions, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, as well as record of the year and song of the year both for “Baile Inolvidable” and “DTMF.” He is closely followed by Mexican-American songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, who each have 10 nominations.

The 2025 Latin Grammys feature awards in a total of 60 categories. To stay updated on the winners live, follow our list throughout the evening here. Don’t miss more coverage, including the highlights from the performances, special awards, and behind-the-scenes moments, on Billboard.