The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) () also known as La Musa Awards, was established on October 18, 2012, by Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez, and is located in Miami, Florida, United States. The hall of fame is dedicated to "educating, honoring and celebrating the lives and music of the world's greatest Latin songwriters and composers". The hall of fame was conceived by Child after he realized that he was only the third Latino to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Pérez came up with the same idea after having discussions with Latin composers Manuel Alejandro and Armando Manzanero 16 years prior to its conception. Initially, the organization had only 119 participants which grew to over 15,000 members in two years from 21 Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries across Latin America, Europe, and the US. Nominations for the inductions are selected by its committee of music professionals, which consists of producers, composers, musicians, and performers, with the winners being voted by the general public. The only exception was for the 2022 inductees. To be eligible for a nomination, the songwriter, composer, or lyricist is required to have their first published work released at least 20 years prior to the year of induction.
The accolades are divided into three groups: inductees, posthumous inductees, and additional honorees. While inductees are selected by an online survey, the posthumous inductees, and special honors are presented by the organization's committee. For the inaugural La Musa Awards, five inductees were selected from 24 nominees of performing and non-performing songwriter categories. The gala took place on April 23, 2013, at the New World Center in Miami Beach. After a two-year absence, the organization celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2022 and inducted both of its founders into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Since the inception, songwriters originating from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, the US, and Venezuela have been inducted.
Inductees
+ Key Indicates non-performing recipient
+List of inductees Year Image Inductee Nationality 2013 Spain Mexico Puerto Rico Spain Mexico Cuba 2014 — Panama — Spain — Lolita de la Colina Mexico Cuba 2015 — Colombia Cuba Chile Argentina El Salvador Argentina 2016 — Argentina — Spain Mexico Puerto Rico Mexico — Dominican Republic 2017 Panama Mexico Mexico Spain — Mexico Colombia 2018 Ecuador — Venezuela Mexico Cuba 2019 United States — Cuba Argentina Puerto Rico Brazil 2022 United States Juanes Colombia CubaUnited States Italy 2024 — Luny Puerto Rico Colombia Mexico 2025 Spain — Colombia — Cuba — Mexico 2026 — Spain United States — Puerto Rico Mexico Peru Colombia
Posthumous inductees +List of posthumous inductees Year Image Inductee Nationality 2013 — Mexico 2014 Argentina Brazil — Mexico Cuba Puerto Rico Chile 2015 Spain Peru Mexico Spain — Cuba Mexico 2016 Mexico — Cuba Argentina United States — Puerto Rico 2017 Argentina 2018 — Cuba 2022 Dominican Republic 2025 Argentina
Honorees La Musa Honors The La Musa Honors were only presented in 2013 and were awarded to Olga Guillot, Draco Rosa, Nat King Cole, Desi Arnaz, Ralph S. Peer, Prince Royce, and Natalia Jiménez.
Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award (Premio Pionero Desi Arnaz) Named after Cuban musician Desi Arnaz, the award recognizes "trailblazers in contemporary music".
+Desi Arnaz Pioneer Award honorees Year Recipient 20132014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2025
Icon Award (Premio Icono) Recognition of an artist for their career and musical contribution.
+Icon Award honorees Year Recipient 2014 2015 Café Tacuba2017 2018 2019 Pitbull2022 Residente2024
Hero's Award (Premio Triunfador) Presented to young musicians "who have reached outstanding achievements in their career while contributing to the development of Latin music".
+Hero's Award honorees Year Recipient 2014Miguel2015 Fonseca2016 Yandel2017 Wisin2018 Gente de Zona2024 2025
Conqueror Award (Premio Conquistador) Recognition of a musician's "career and important artistic contributions in the Latin music industry".
+Conqueror Award honorees Year Recipient 20142015 2016 2017 2018 2019
La Musa Elena Casals Award (Premio La Musa Elena Casals) Recognition of "outstanding young talent and achievements in music".
+La Musa Elena Casals Award honorees Year Recipient 20142015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2024 2025 2026
Publishers Award (Premio Editores Ralph S. Peer) +Publishers Award honorees Year Recipient 20142015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2024 2025 Juan Hidalgo and Nelson Estévez2026
Living Legend (Leyenda en Vida) Recognition of "artistic contribution, cultural impact, and lasting legacy".
+Living Legend honorees Year Recipient 2013 2015 2018 Raphael2019 José José2022 2024
Founders Award (Premio de Los Fundadores)
+Founders Award honorees Year Recipient 2015 2016 2018 2019 2022 2022 2026
Legacy Award (Premio Legado) Honors "legendary performers who have shined the spotlight on Latin music and culture throughout their distinguished careers".
+Legacy Award honorees Year Recipient 2015 2016 2017 2026
Towering Song (La Canción de Todos los Tiempos)
+Towering Songs Year Song 2014 ""2015 "Guantanamera"2016 "Oye Como Va"2017 "La Bamba"2018 "Macarena"2019 "Suavemente"2022 "Feliz Navidad"2024 "Conga"2025 "El Rey"
Other honorees Special awards to honorees that have only been presented once: +Other honorees Year Award Recipient / Work 2013 The Voice of the Muse (La Voz de la Musa) 2016 WorldArts Discovery of the Year 2017 Towering Song (La Canción del Año) "Despacito"2022 Medal of Freedom "Patria y Vida"2024
Previously nominated artists The following songwriters have been nominated at least once for the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, but have yet to be selected as an inductee.
+List of inductees Name Image Nationality of Year(s) nominated — Panama 1 2013 — Puerto Rico 2 2017, 2018 — Spain 1 2015 Guatemala 2 2013, 2014 — Mexico 2 2017, 2018 Panama 5 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 Venezuela 1 2013 Cuba 1 2015 Brazil 1 2013 Puerto Rico 2 2016, 2018 — Argentina 1 2017 Spain 1 2016, 2019 Brazil 5 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Brazil 3 2013, 2014, 2015 — Colombia 1 2019 Mexico 2 2013, 2014 Puerto Rico 1 2017 Venezuela 2 2018, 2019 Daddy Yankee Puerto Rico 1 2019 Venezuela 2 2014, 2015 — Spain 3 2015, 2018, 2019 Estéfano — Colombia 2 2017, 2019 Mexico 2 2014, 2015 Argentina 1 2017 — Cuba 1 2019 — Mexico 1 2017 — Spain 2 2015, 2016 Brazil 2 2013, 2018 Dominican Republic 2 2013, 2014 Spain 1 2017 — Mexico 2 2016, 2017, 2019 — Guatemala 1 2018 Argentina 2 2016, 2019 Peru 1 2014 — Argentina 1 2017 Cuba 2 2015, 2019 — Puerto Rico 2 2013 Venezuela 2 2017 Puerto Rico 1 2015 — United States 2 2016, 2017 Mexico 1 2017 — Puerto Rico 1 2014 Dominican Republic 1 2019 — Cuba 2 2014, 2016 — Chile 1 2015 United States 2 2016, 2018 — Spain 1 2015 United States 1 2019 Uruguay 1 2018 — Dominican Republic 1 2019 Spain 1 2016 Chile 1 2018 Venezuela 5 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 United States 1 2017 Shakira Colombia 1 2016 Spain 3 2013, 2014, 2015 Spain 4 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019 — Dominican Republic 2 2014, 2018 Mexico 3 2016, 2017, 2018 Brazil 3 2015, 2016, 2017
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