LAS VEGAS — Brazilian superstar Anitta has secured the first Latin Grammy Award of her career, winning Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for “EQUILIBRIVM” at the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday, November 12.
The victory marks a major milestone for the singer, who had received 12 Latin Grammy nominations without a win before this year. The Latin Recording Academy’s official winners and nominees page lists Anitta’s album as the winner in the Portuguese-language contemporary pop category.
For Anitta, the award represents the culmination of more than a decade of recognition from the Latin music industry without a win at the ceremony. Her first nomination came in 2014, and this year’s triumph finally delivered the coveted gramophone. UOL’s report on the historic win noted that the singer entered the ceremony with 12 previous nominations and left with her first Latin Grammy.
Released in April 2026, “EQUILIBRIVM” features 15 tracks and explores a broad range of Brazilian musical traditions, including samba, reggae, axé, ijexá and Música Popular Brasileira. The project also features collaborations with major names such as Shakira, Liniker, Marina Sena, Luedji Luna, Maria Bethânia and Alceu Valença, giving the album a distinctly Brazilian identity while reaching across genres and audiences.
A Performance Rooted In Brazilian Culture
Anitta’s night was not limited to collecting her first award. She also brought the album’s musical and visual identity to the Latin Grammy stage, performing a medley of “Ternura,” “Desgraça,” “Choka Choka” and “Meia-Noite.” The set moved through contrasting moods and sounds, with the singer incorporating spiritual imagery and references to Candomblé.
Gshow’s performance coverage described the presentation as a showcase of the EQUILIBRIVM era, noting the costume changes and the use of cultural and spiritual elements throughout the set. Billboard Brasil also highlighted the four-song medley and the album’s blend of Brazilian styles.
In her acceptance remarks, Anitta highlighted Brazil’s place within Latin America and the importance of giving visibility to Brazilian culture. Her message underlined the significance of Portuguese-language music at a ceremony often dominated by Spanish-language releases. CNN Brasil’s winners report covered the singer’s first victory and her remarks about cultural visibility and faith.
Album Of The Year Recognition
“EQUILIBRIVM” also earned a nomination for Album of the Year, placing Anitta among the leading contenders in one of the ceremony’s biggest categories. However, the top album prize went to Rosalía for “LUX (Complete Works).” The Associated Press’ ceremony report confirmed Rosalía’s Album of the Year victory and summarised the major moments from the Las Vegas event.
The award strengthens Anitta’s position as one of Brazil’s most internationally visible contemporary artists. More importantly, it gives a major platform to a project that places Brazilian rhythms, language and spiritual influences at the centre of a global pop conversation.
After years of nominations, Anitta’s first Latin Grammy is both a personal career achievement and a significant moment for Portuguese-language pop. With “EQUILIBRIVM” now recognised by the Latin Recording Academy, the singer has added a landmark honour to a career built on taking Brazilian music to audiences around the world.