Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally. The award has been presented since the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2000.
Zeca Pagodinho was the first winner of this award in 2000 for Zeca Pagodinho ao Vivo, since then he has won three more times, in 2001, 2002 and 2007.
2003-winner Alcione.
Four-time winner Martinho da Vila.
2005-winner Marisa Monte.
1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards
The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on Wednesday, September 13, 2000. The big winners were Luis Miguel, Santana and Maná with 3 awards; Juan Luis Guerra, Shakira, Fito Páez and Emilio Estefan Jr. received 2 awards each.
1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards