Puerto Rico’s Calle 13 has 5 Latin Grammys and counting, both urban and alternative awards

Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 went five for five at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, with their innovative collaborations and politically charged reggaeton that crosses genres.

Lead singer Rene Perez, who raps as “Residente,” dedicated the golden gramophone for album of year to Argentine folksinger Mercedes Sosa, who died in October at age 74.

Residente and his half brother Eduardo Cabra, who goes by “Visitante,” won best album and best urban album for “Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo” and best short-form video for their work with salsa legend Ruben Blades on “La Perla.”

Calle 13 also won recording of the year and best alternative song for “No Hay Nadie Como Tu,” their collaboration with Mexican rockers Cafe Tacvba.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 went five for five at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, with their innovative collaborations and politically charged reggaeton that crosses genres.

Lead singer Rene Perez, who raps as “Residente,” dedicated the golden gramophone for album of year to Argentine folksinger Mercedes Sosa, who died in October at age 74.

Residente and his half brother Eduardo Cabra, who goes by “Visitante,” won best urban album for “Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo” and best short-form video for their work with salsa legend Ruben Blades on “La Perla.”

Calle 13 also won recording of the year and best alternative song for “No Hay Nadie Como Tu,” their collaboration with Mexican rockers Cafe Tacvba.

(This version CORRECTS APNewsNow. corrects awards in 3rd graf. UPDATES headlines. Moving on general news and entertainment services.)