Latin Grammy 2026: Urias, from Uberlândia, wins a gramophone: 'I can't believe it'

Singer Urias, from Uberlândia, won the 2026 Grammy in the Best Rock Album or Alternative Music in Portuguese Language category for 'Carranca'. The Uberlander was competing with Black Pantera, from Uberaba, and also Detonautas, Foto em Grupo and Chico Chico, son of Cássia Eller (1962-2001).

Urias is a singer, songwriter, dancer and model. Born and raised in Uberlândia, she gained national recognition in 2019, with the release of 'Diaba', her first original song.

"I can't even believe what's happening, when I wrote this thank you it hadn't sunk in yet. Because of who I am, I was trained and taught that good things wouldn't be possible to happen to me", said the artist at the beginning of her speech.

Urias thanked her Orixás, producers, composers, managers, special guests on the album, the team and everyone who believed in her and listened to the album.

The artist gave special thanks to Liniker, whom she called her sister, and who, according to her, 'opened the doors wide for the next one to pass by'.

"Today I believe I have soared. Thank you!", she said, moved.

Mixture

Urias has three albums recorded: 'Fúria' (2022), 'Her Mind' (2023) and the now Latin Grammy-winning 'Carranca' (2025), all released by Mataderos.

The artist from Uberlandia mixes elements of pop, R&B and electronic music. In addition to music, Urias also works as a model and has participated in editions of São Paulo Fashion Week. A trans woman, the singer is also one of the voices defending the rights of the LGBT+ population.

After moving to São Paulo, around 7 years ago, she returned to the city on the 'Her Mind' tour, in 2023. In 2024, Urias received the Title of Honor of Merit in honor of Women's Month at the Uberlândia Chamber.