Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremony annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position".
This category includes all forms of traditional tropical music, salsa and merengue.
[3] This award has been handed out since 1984 and has had several name changes: Salsa Queen Celia Cruz has the record for most nominations in this category with nine.
Two-time winners include Juan Luis Guerra and Bebo Valdés.
Blades holds the record for most nominations with thirteen (up to the 2022 Grammy Awards).