Puerto Rico's Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys, including best album and best recording

By: RAQUEL MARIA DILLON
Associated Press
11/06/09 12:20 AM EST

LAS VEGAS — Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 went five for five at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, with their innovative collaborations and politically charged reggaeton that crosses genres.

Lead singer Rene Perez, who raps as "Residente," dedicated the golden gramophone for album of year to Argentine folksinger Mercedes Sosa, who died in October at age 74.

Residente and his half brother Eduardo Cabra, who goes by "Visitante," won best album and best urban album for "Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo" and best short-form video for their work with salsa legend Ruben Blades on "La Perla."

Calle 13 also won recording of the year and best alternative song for "No Hay Nadie Como Tu," their collaboration with Mexican rockers Cafe Tacvba.

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