Colombian music will have a strong presence at the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2026, with artists from different generations and musical styles competing for recognition in the Global Latina category. The awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 20 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. Shakira, Manuel Turizo, Camilo, Ryan Castro, Karol G, Feid, Morat and Barranquilla-born artist Aria Vega are among the Colombian representatives at an event that will bring together some of the leading figures in the Spanish-language music industry.
The list of nominees was announced on Oct. 22 and includes categories recognizing songs, albums, collaborations, music videos and live performances. Among the Colombian artists, Shakira has six nominations across different categories, Manuel Turizo has five, while Camilo and Ryan Castro have four nominations each. This range of nominations highlights the presence of Colombian artists in Latin pop, urban music and international collaborations.
Shakira among the most-nominated Colombian artists at the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2026
Every year, the LOS40 Music Awards Santander recognize outstanding artists, songs, albums, music videos and tours in Spain and across the international and Latin music scenes.
This year, Colombian singer Shakira once again ranks among the leading names in international Latin music. She has six nominations in the Global Latina category and one additional nomination in the Spain category. Her nominations include Best Latin Artist or Group; Best Latin Collaboration for Algo Tú, with Beele, and AGUA, with Maluma; and Best Latin Song for Dai Dai, her collaboration with Burna Boy. She is also nominated for Best Music Video for AGUA and Best Tour or Concert for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
Manuel Turizo, Camilo and Ryan Castro compete in multiple categories
Manuel Turizo has five nominations, spanning performance categories as well as those recognizing songs and live shows. The singer is nominated for Best Latin Collaboration for Apambichao, with Maluma, and Miami, with Rawayana. He is also competing for Best Latin Song with Por un pendejo no se llora, as well as Best Latin Artist or Group and Best Live Artist or Group.
Camilo is another prominent Colombian nominee, with four nominations. His album Para cuando sean mayores is nominated for Best Latin Album. He is also competing for Best Latin Artist or Group and Best Live Artist or Group. His fourth nomination is for Best Latin Song with El árbol.
Ryan Castro also has four nominations, primarily in urban music categories. He is competing for Best Urban Collaboration for Pa’ la seca, with Maluma; Best Urban Song for La villa; Best Urban Artist or Group; and Best Urban Album for Hopi Sendé. His presence among the nominees underscores the influence of Colombia’s urban music scene at an awards ceremony that brings together a range of Latin music styles.
Karol G and Feid are also among the nominees in the Global Latina category. Karol G is competing for Best Urban Song with Bby Wow, Best Latin Album with No me arrepiento de sentir tanto, and Best Live Artist or Group. Feid is also included on the list of Colombian artists nominated in this category.
Morat and Aria Vega showcase other sides of Colombian music
The Colombian nominees also include Morat, who are competing for Best Live Artist or Group in the Global Latina category. The nomination recognizes the band’s live performances in an edition that gives tours and concerts their own place among the awards categories.
Another Colombian representative is Aria Vega, an artist from Barranquilla who is nominated for Best Breakthrough Artist or Group in the Global Latina category. Her nomination places her among the emerging acts seeking greater visibility in the international Latin music scene. The category recognizes rising artists and offers an opportunity to expand the reach of their work beyond their existing audiences.