'N
Sync/Son By Four Plan Latin Grammys Duet
The
first-ever Latin Grammy Awards show is shaping up to be a cornucopia of
multiculturalism. Billboard has learned that among the highlights in the works
for the Sept. 13 event is a vocal pairing of current Latin Tracks chart-toppers
Son By Four and pop superstars 'N Sync.
As reported earlier this week, the show
will feature six bilingual hosts for the evening. Already confirmed are Jennifer
Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, and Andy Garcia.
Neither CBS, which will air the event, nor the National Academy of Recording
Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and its sister organization, the Latin Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences (LARAS), have confirmed performers for show, to be
held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
But sources say those slated to appear include Christina Aguilera, Carlos
Santana (in a duet with Mexican rock group Man‡), Lopez (singing her
Grammy-nominated duet "No Me Ames" with Marc Anthony), Shakira, and
Ricky Martin. Celia Cruz will appear as part of a tribute to the late Tito
Puente.
Son By Four, whose Grammy-nominated hit "Purest Of Pain (A Puro
Dolor)" has been topping charts for months, will pair up with the boys from
'N Sync, who will reportedly do some singing in Spanish.
The two-hour show will be the first bilingual broadcast ever to air on network
television during prime time. It will be broadcast around the world, either
simultaneously or live on tape.