{"id":2315746,"date":"2026-03-06T16:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2315746"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:07:08","slug":"top-3-music-awards-celebrate-national-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/top-3-music-awards-celebrate-national-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Music Awards Celebrate National Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The local creative pulse found its epicentre on Saturday, 28 February 2026, as the 6th edition of the Top 3 Music Awards unfolded. Hosted by the platform <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/paraguayanartists\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paraguayan Artists<\/a>, the ceremony has solidified its reputation not just as a prize-giving gala, but as a vital mirror reflecting the growth and diversity of the national music scene.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-fusion-of-sound-and-style\">A fusion of sound and style<\/h2>\n<p>In 2026, the choice of venue was a statement in itself. By selecting Fauv\u00e9 Lab &amp; Concept Store, the organisers created a sophisticated intersection between independent music and national fashion. The minimalist, avant-garde backdrop of the store provided a canvas where the \u201cprotagonists\u201d could shine, proving that Paraguayan art is a multidisciplinary force. The atmosphere blended creativity and style, highlighting how different artistic fields can meet and reinforce one another in the same space.<\/p>\n<p>The DNA of the Top 3 Music Awards remains rooted in community. As Juli\u00e1n Shigeyuki, Director of Paraguayan Artists, noted during the evening: <\/p>\n<p>\u201cParaguayan Artists was born from the urgent need for a dedicated space to broadcast and elevate our national talent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This peer-to-peer philosophy was palpable throughout the night, transforming a competition into a collective celebration. Artists, producers, and creatives gathered not only to recognise achievements but also to reinforce the sense of collaboration that defines the contemporary Paraguayan music scene.<\/p>\n<p>The nominations this year displayed a refreshing genre-bending variety:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Album of the Year<\/strong> featured a competitive line-up including Motus by Per Se, DOMX by Domingo ST.X, and Un poco m\u00e1s by Mart\u00edn Acosta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Song of the Year<\/strong> included Burrerita by Chabela Ri featuring Mister H, as well as Burrerita by Melissa Hicks with Tekove, and De esto se trata vivir by Pablo Ortiz featuring Marcelo Gabriel, Jaime Zacher, Humbertiko, and Emma Sof\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Artist of the Year and Revelation<\/strong> also reflected the diversity of emerging and established talent, with names such as Jos\u00e9 Viera, Luma, and Ax Monroe appearing alongside fresh faces including Reinaldii, Javier Cristaldo, and Eugim.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"28449\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Jose Viera\" class=\"wp-image-28449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28449\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Jose Viera\" class=\"wp-image-28449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-viera.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/>Jos\u00e9 Viera by geckopropy<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"28450\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Meli Hicks\" class=\"wp-image-28450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28450\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Meli Hicks\" class=\"wp-image-28450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tekove-and-meli.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/>Meli H. by geckopropy<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"28451\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Per Se\" class=\"wp-image-28451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28451\" src=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Per Se\" class=\"wp-image-28451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-770x1027.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse-293x391.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perse.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/>Per Se by geckopropy<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honouring-the-legacy-of-diego-serafini\">Honouring the legacy of Diego Serafini<\/h2>\n<p>Following in the footsteps of legends such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asunciontimes.com\/people\/artists\/berta-rojas-the-strings-that-bind-a-continent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berta Rojas<\/a> and Rolando Chaparro, the distinction this year was granted to Diego Serafini. The recognition honours his tireless work as a producer and musician, acknowledging him as a cornerstone of the modern Paraguayan soundscape.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-visual-finale-for-the-top-3-music-awards\">A visual finale for the Top 3 Music Awards<\/h2>\n<p>Breaking away from traditional trophy speeches, this edition prioritised the image and the essence of the creators. The climax of the event was an exclusive photo shoot session.<\/p>\n<p>The photo shoot was a fitting end for a night that sought to do more than simply hand out awards. The ceremony aimed to build an iconographic memory for the artists and to celebrate the evolving identity of Paraguay\u2019s contemporary music scene.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source asunciontimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The local creative pulse found its epicentre on Saturday, 28 February 2026, as the 6th edition of the Top 3 Music Awards unfolded. 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