On Thursday night (Nov. 14), Person of the Year 2024 honoree Carlos Vives kicked off the awards’ 25th anniversary ceremony with a vibrant yet nostalgic performance. In a medley that ran through ...

In another emotional moment, Vives remembered his compadre Egidio Cuadrado, wishing him a heavenly birthday. His longtime accordionist, who would have turned 72 today, died in October.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 13: (L-R) Carlos Vives and Camilo perform onstage during the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of The Year Honoring Carlos Vives at Miami Beach Convention Center on ...