The Latin Recording Academy staged an international Best New Artist Showcase in Bogotá on October 13, bringing together Juliana, Manuel Medrano, Piso 21 and Ela Taubert—four Colombian artists previously recognized in the category. Andrés Cepeda and Carlos Vives added a special presentation. The Academy describes the gathering as part of a series developed with Mastercard that has also traveled to Buenos Aires, Mexico City, San Juan and São Paulo. That geography matters: it treats new-artist recognition as a continuing network rather than a one-night Las Vegas outcome. The official release identifies the event photographers as Gabriel Aponte, Diego Cuevas and Andrés Rot/Getty Images for the Academy, providing a creditable imagery path.
Bogotá Best New Artist Showcase spotlights Colombia’s recent honorees
Juliana, Manuel Medrano, Piso 21 and Ela Taubert performed with Andrés Cepeda and Carlos Vives.
Source published 2026-10-14 · Updated October 22, 2026