Luis Enrique & C4 Trío’s “Aguacero” Wins Best Roots Song at 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards

Luis Enrique and C4 Trío emerged victorious at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS by winning the first-ever Best Roots Song for their heartfelt track, “Aguacero.” The prestigious award was presented during the Latin GRAMMY Premiere event held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The win marked the fourth Latin GRAMMYS triumph for the talented Nicaraguan singer/songwriter Luis Enrique, who collaborated with multiple Latin GRAMMYS winners Fernando Osorio and Rodner Padilla in crafting this moving song. “Aguacero” serves as a touching tribute to the people of Venezuela and creatively incorporates lines from the country’s national anthem. While the song is not explicitly political, its lyrics resonate with the millions of Venezuelans living in exile and include phrases historically associated with the country’s opposition as symbols of resilience.

Upon receiving the award, Luis Enrique expressed his gratitude to all those involved in the project, particularly his dear friends and collaborators Fernando Osorio and Rodner Padilla. He shared that when the idea for “Aguacero” first came to him, these were the first people he reached out to, and they immediately embraced the opportunity to work on the song. Unfortunately, C4 Trío, the musical ensemble involved in the project, could not attend the ceremony due to a prior commitment for their special 20th-anniversary performance in Miami.

Competing against other talented artists in the Best Roots Song category were songs like “Como Quisiera Quererte” by Natalia Lafourcade & El David Aguilar, “El Palomo y La Negra” by Natalia Lafourcade, “Jardín del Paraíso” by Monsieur Periné & Bejuco, and “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii” by Bad Bunny.

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere event also set a historic tone by declaring Camilo Sanabria as the first-ever winner in the new category of Best Music For Visual Media for his remarkable score for the Netflix series “Cien Años De Soledad.” This category, situated within the broader Visual Media field, was introduced in the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS to honor composers of original works designed to accompany films, series, documentaries, or video games.

Sanabria’s breathtaking score for “Cien Años de Soledad,” consisting of 36 tracks, was a result of extensive research into Colombian history from the 19th century, the backdrop for the mythical town of Macondo portrayed in the series. Through his music, Sanabria captured the essence of magical realism and the cultural and emotional tapestry of Colombia, featuring traditional rhythms such as cumbia, vallenato, and Afro-Caribbean percussion.

In an interview with Billboard Colombia, Sanabria revealed that it took a full year of meticulous work to research and create the soundtrack. Recording sessions were held in Bogotá, with the collaboration of musicians from various Caribbean regions, as well as remote recordings conducted in Hungary. Alongside Juancho Valencia, who worked on folkloric arrangements, the soundtrack also featured contributions from renowned artists like accordionist Luis Javier Hernández and actor/musician Víctor José Navarro.

The 2025 Latin GRAMMYS marked a significant milestone, with the addition of new fields and categories to honor the diverse talents in the Latin music industry. Celebrating excellence and artistic achievement, the Latin GRAMMYS continue to stand out as a prestigious international accolade endorsed by music industry professionals across Latin music genres.