MIKE BAHÍA CELEBRATES NEW LATIN GRAMMY® NOMINATION WITH “CALIDOSA” AN ALBUM THAT HONORS HIS ROOTS AND THE EVOLUTION OF LOVE

From Cali to the world, Mike Bahía marks a new chapter in his musical journey with the nomination of his latest album, Calidosa, at the 2025 Latin GRAMMY® Awards in the Best Contemporary Tropical Album category. The Latin Recording Academy® announced today the nominations for its 26th edition, and Mike’s name once again appears among the artists shaping the sound of contemporary Latin music.

This is the third Latin GRAMMY® nomination in the career of the Colombian singer-songwriter, who has earned a place in both the hearts of the industry and the public thanks to a musical vision that resists formulas and embraces authenticity. But Calidosa is not just an album. It is a love letter to his hometown of Cali, to tropical music, and to the way love and nostalgia are expressed through rhythm.

With tracks like “Cali Buenaventura,” “La Pena,” “Desaparecida,” and “Bolerito,” Mike draws an emotional map where tradition and freshness meet. The production is refined yet intimate, with arrangements that echo the golden age of salsa and lyrics that speak from the vulnerability of a man who has grown, loved, and learned to tell his story with honesty.

Calidosa is, in Mike’s own words, “a return to what matters.” And it shows. Each song is a window into his soul, a sonic photograph of his artistic evolution. Rather than chase trends, Mike chose to honor his identity with a blend of pop, reggae, bolero, and tropical sounds that feel both personal and universal.

This nomination comes as Mike continues his world tour, Surf ‘n Salsa Tour, which has taken him to stages across the United States, Canada, Peru, and Colombia. With each performance, he reaffirms his ability to connect beyond language or genre, offering a show that celebrates emotion, nostalgia, and joy in equal measure.

The recognition of Calidosa by the Academy not only highlights his musical maturity, it also underscores the power of storytelling rooted in truth. In an industry that often rewards speed, Mike Bahía sings to memory, to time, and to the kind of love that never really leaves.

As he prepares to release new music and continue sharing his perspective through sound, this nomination finds him in one of the most honest and creatively grounded moments of his career. His latest single, “El Lugar Más Feliz del Mundo”, is proof of that: a declaration that joy is not a performance but a conscious choice.