Brazil305 is the fourteenth studio album by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released by Sony Masterworks on August 13, 2020. It is her twenty-ninth album overall, and consists of re-recorded versions of her greatest hits with Brazilian rhythms especially samba, and lyrics in three languages. It also includes four new songs, featuring the lead single "Cuando Hay Amor". The album won Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
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Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album is an honor presented annually 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. According to the category description guide for the 13th Latin Grammy Awards, the award is for vocal or instrumental contemporary tropical albums containing at least 51 percent playing time of newly recorded material. It is awarded to solo artists or groups; if the work is a tribute album or collection of live performances, the award is presented only to the directors or producers.
Colombian singer Carlos Vives was the first winner of this award in 2000 for Déjame Entrar. Additionally, he has won five more times, in 2005, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2022.
2004 winner Albita, the first female recipient of the award.
2006 winner, Puerto Rican singer Olga Tañón.
2009 winner Omara Portuondo.