Overview
- Grupo 5 said on social media that it became a member of the Latin Recording Academy, and the Academy’s official account replied with applause emojis.
- Cusco-born singer Dayan Flor also joined the Academy and is reported as the first Peruvian folk artist to enter the institution.
- Membership opens paths to potential Latin Grammy nominations, new collaborations with international artists, and stronger presence on major stages.
- Tying the news to current work, Grupo 5 promoted its live release Mix Lisandro Meza 2, recorded at the Elmer Vive concert in Monsefú with a tribute to cumbia icon Lisandro Meza.
- RPP listed other 2026 entrants, including Santiago Velez, Edu Vico, La Banda Maravillosa, Natalis Ruby, Elena Hidalgo, and Mizael Batalha, underscoring a broader intake by the body that runs the Latin Grammys.