Kapo, Edén Muñoz and Sony Music Publishing were among the biggest winners at the 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards, held Wednesday (May 27) at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, where the company celebrated the global success of its songwriters and publishers.
For the first time, Kapo was named pop/Latin rhythm songwriter of the year for hits such as “Más Que Tú” (with Ozuna), “Imagínate” (with Danny Ocean), “Luna” (with Wisin) and more. Meanwhile, Edén Muñoz earned regional Mexican songwriter of the year for the fifth time, recognized for songs including “Lejos Estamos Mejor,” which also took regional Mexican song of the year.
The pop/Latin rhythm song of the year award was given to “En Privado,” a bachata-inspired track penned by Manuel Turizo and Kemzo, published by MTZ Publishing, La Industria Music Publishing, and Sony Sounds, and performed by Xavi and Turizo. The song — included in Xavi’s 2026 album Dosis — reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay charts.
Sony Music Publishing was named publisher of the year across both award genres after scoring 13 award-winning songs during the ceremony.
“Honoring the vibrant Latin music community is a tradition we deeply cherish at SESAC, and we are proud to celebrate the incredible creativity of its songwriters, producers, publishers, and artists,” said Scott Jungmichel, president and COO of SESAC Performing Rights, in a statement. “This music does more than entertain – it tells powerful stories, connects generations, and unites people around the world.”
Celeste Zendejas, svp of SESAC Latina, added, “We are honored to celebrate another remarkable year of exceptional music, recognizing the songwriters and publishers whose creativity continues to shape culture and inspire audiences around the world.”
Guests were also treated to a live performance by Kapo, who continues to establish himself as a rising force in the Spanish-language Afrobeats genre.
The event was sponsored by City National Bank, A&I Music Entertainment, and Rossi Baldivia Klein Fine & Spector. Below, see the main winners of the 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards.
Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year
Edén Muñoz
Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year
Kapo
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Lejos Estamos Mejor,” written by Edén Muñoz
Pop/Latin Rhythm Song of the Year
“En Privado,” written by Manuel Turizo and Kemzo
Publisher of the Year
Sony Music Publishing
