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Liniker Triumphs with Three Latin Grammys, Celebrates LGBTQ+ Visibility

11/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Liniker, a Brazilian singer-songwriter, won three Latin Grammy Awards at the 26th Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, bringing her total to four.
She won Best Portuguese Language Song for "Veludo Marrom."
She won Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance for the title track "Caju."
She won Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for "Caju."
She thanked her team and fans, highlighting challenges of being a trans artist in Brazil and LGBTQ+ visibility.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards in Brazil highlighted LGBTQ+ representation, building on the 2013 Brazilian Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex civil unions. Liniker's three wins, including Best Portuguese Language Song for "Veludo Marrom," underscore the increasing acceptance of diverse identities in Brazilian music, while her advocacy for trans artists emphasizes ongoing struggles for visibility and equality in the cultural landscape.

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Story summary

Liniker, a Brazilian singer-songwriter, won three Latin Grammy Awards at the 26th Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, bringing her total to four.
She won Best Portuguese Language Song for "Veludo Marrom."
She won Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance for the title track "Caju."
She won Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album for "Caju."
She thanked her team and fans, highlighting challenges of being a trans artist in Brazil and LGBTQ+ visibility.

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