Manuel Medrano triumphing at the Latin Grammys

The Colombian singer has already started gaining when he received the news that he was nominated for 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Album Cantautor`' Song of the Year 'for' Underwater '

Manuel Medrano rose on Thursday with two Latin Grammys, including best new artist award at a ceremony that began with a strong message defending the Latino community.

The night of the Grammys was profit for Colombians, J Balvin, Fonseca and Medrano.

"Long live Colombia!", Launched to receive the golden gramophone. "I am honored, all the nominees, this award is all of us," said the artist of 29 years when he won the Best New Artist category.

The first disc of this cartagenero has been a success and earned him three Latin Grammy nominations.

He defines his music as a "molten pop". "It's all the music you've heard all life and I liked and which I have taken certain things to take mine," he told People magazine the singer with great projection in Colombia.