Surprise Latin Grammy nominee: A 94-year-old woman

The World

Angela Alvarez was nominated for best new artist. The Cuban American singer had always dreamed of being a musician, but as The World’s Marco Werman explains, it was finally her grandson who helped make it happen. 

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