Mon Laferte and Candelabro Triumph at the 12th Pulsar Awards

The 12th annual Premios Pulsar, organized by the Sociedad Chilena de Autores e Intérpretes Musicales (SCD), honored Candelabro, Mon Laferte, and Alanys Lagos at TVN studios. Candelabro won both Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for “Deseo, Carne y Voluntad” in a ceremony highlighting the diversity of the local music scene.

Candelabro members described the win as “surreal,” noting they received the awards shortly after returning from a tour in Spain. The band stated they did not expect their lyrics to connect with so many people.

Mon Laferte, who currently works in Mexico, won Vocal Performer of the Year and Best Pop Album. She contributed a special recording from her “Femme Fatale” tour for the gala.

Who won the top awards at Premios Pulsar?

Alanys Lagos won Best Ranchera Album and the Public Artist award. According to event data, Lagos secured the public vote with more than 26,000 submissions.

Additional honors went to Camila Moreno as Best Songwriter and Engrupid Pipol for Best Metal Album. Banda Conmoción won Best Tropical Album, while Chicarica took home Best Electronic Music Album.

Paula Rivas received a nomination for her autobiographical album “Aurora.” Rivas described the work as a “new rebirth” and called the nomination a “tremendous gift.”

Did You Know? Alanys Lagos’ victory in the Public Artist category was backed by more than 26,000 votes, marking one of the most visible connections between an artist and their audience during the ceremony.

Which artists performed at the 12th annual gala?

The Orquesta Clásica and the Coro Sinfónico de la Usach opened the event with “Un Canto Libre.” Directed by Sergio “Tilo” González, the piece revisited the work of Víctor Jara through a symphonic lens featuring Catalina Plaza and Diego Huberman.

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De Saloon performed alongside Antonia Holzapfel to mark 25 years of trajectory. Javiera Mena performed songs from her two-decade career with Javiera Electra, and Javiera Parra performed hits from “Corte en trámite” with guest Camila Moreno.

Sinaka closed the ceremony with a reggaetón set. The performance shifted the studio atmosphere into a party to end the gala.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the inclusion of genres ranging from symphonic tributes to Víctor Jara to contemporary reggaetón suggests a strategic effort by the SCD to validate the entire spectrum of Chilean musical identity, rather than prioritizing a single commercial trend.

What does the event signify for Chilean music?

Rodrigo Osorio, president of the SCD, stated that the edition demonstrated a fertile and diverse moment for the local scene. He highlighted the gathering of different generations and genres on one stage.

The event serves as the primary recognition space for Chilean musical creation. It integrates rock, pop, ranchera, urban music, and traditional styles.

Given the current trajectory, the awards may continue to expand the margins of the national scene. Future editions could see an increase in the visibility of autobiographical and diverse genre works as the industry continues to embrace new voices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Album of the Year at the 12th Premios Pulsar?
Candelabro won Album of the Year for their work “Deseo, Carne y Voluntad.”

Who organized the awards ceremony?
The ceremony was organized by the Sociedad Chilena de Autores e Intérpretes Musicales (SCD).

Which artist won the Public Artist award?
Alanys Lagos won the Public Artist award with over 26,000 votes.

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