Quotes by Gabriel Abaroa

“I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends but on whatever they feel is worthy, without any external influence.”

“This years nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music -- not only across genres but across generations as well, ... In our sixth year, the spotlight continues to shine not only on established performers but on emerging singers and songwriters and the creative professionals who usually remain behind the scenes. Its inspiring to see so many albums, songs, and music makers getting due recognition from their peers, as well as such a cross section of genres being recognized. There will be much to celebrate on November 3.”

“This years nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music - not only across genres but across generations as well, ... Its inspiring to see so many albums, songs, and music makers getting due recognition from their peers, as well as such a cross section of genres being recognized.”

“This years nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music, not only across genres but across generations as well.”

“This years nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music - not only across genres but across generations as well.”

“They couldnt adapt to our demands in catering to Hispanics and trying to be much more bilingual, ... The show will be in Spanish, so that makes a huge difference. Im pretty sure the audience will define and determine very much the way we put the music to them.”

“We had this dream with CBS about promoting this type of music to people who did not know about it and we thought the best way to do that was in English,”

“Were now focusing on our core audience, although friends of Latin music will find it wherever they are,”

“Five years ago, there was the crossover energy where all of a sudden, Time Magazine and Newsweek were saying things like the Latino Wave was coming. But it didnt really happen that way,”

“After five years, we thought, Shouldnt we go the other way around and first reach out to people whose first music and language is Spanish? ... We are taking a 180 degree change of route.”