Luciano Luna to be Saluted at 2024 SESAC Latina Music Awards

On June 26, SESAC Latina will mark its 30th anniversary of representing top-tier songwriters globally with its annual SESAC Latina Music Awards Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Billboard Español can exclusively announce.

The event will recognize the exceptional talent and achievements of its affiliated songwriters and publishers, awarding honors such as song of the year, publisher of the year, and more.

Additionally, the SESAC Legacy Award will be presented to Latin Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Luciano Luna, celebrating his illustrious career and significant contribution to Latin music. “I am very grateful for this distinction; it motivates me to continue dedicating myself to writing stories with my songs and being a good example for new generations of songwriters,” Luna said in a press release.

The Sinaloa creator has recorded over 250 productions, mostly in the regional Mexican music genre, with iconic acts such as Julión Álvarez, Gerardo Ortiz, Banda Los Recoditos, Banda MS, Régulo Caro and more. As a co-author, his collaborations include Joss Favela, Edén Muñoz, and others.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the magnificent and vibrant talent within the Latin songwriting community,” remarked SESAC’s CCO, Sam Kling. “The SESAC Latina Music Awards always showcase exceptional songs and songwriters, making it an unforgettable evening.”

Celeste Zendejas, senior vp of SESAC Latina, added, “SESAC Latina’s 30th anniversary is a celebration of continued growth, endless creativity, and the global success of the exceptional talent behind the music. On this milestone year, we honor all our incredible songwriters who continue to inspire us with their profound lyrics and soulful melodies,” 

She continued, “We are thrilled to present the Legacy Award to one of the most distinguished songwriters of our generation, Luciano Luna, who has sustained a remarkable career throughout the years.”

The award ceremony is sponsored by City National Bank and Rossi, P.C.

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