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Las Vegas: Crystal Trophy and Lot

las vegas: We were working a lot, a lot, a lot until we reached what we have been sowing... . We never thought, for example, that we were going to play in Israel or that we were going to be playing two years ago in the White House, according to Vancouver Courier. More than a dozen Latin artists honoured the band with renditions of its greatest hits. Lead vocalist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex Gonz lez, guitarist Sergio Vall n and bass player Juan Calleros received a crystal trophy before artists, industry leaders and others in an event the day before the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.article continues below Trending Stories Canada's Most Dangerous Places Whistler's rankings don't paint full picture What driving in Vancouver was like in 1966 compared to now VIDEO NPA councillor blasts colleagues for failing to rescind duplex voteDTES graffiti artist Smokey D. earns permission to paint opioid crisis memorial Mana is a band that has given its all always heart and soul, Olvera said on stage before recalling the band's humble beginnings and the years in which they all slept in a van. Gilberto Santa Rosa sang a salsa version of Bendita tu Luz, Pablo Albor n performed a pop rendition of Rayando el Sol, and Pepe Aguilar accompanied by the Mariachi Sol de M xico de Jos Hern ndez interpreted Mariposa Traicionera. Mana has highlighted environmental, social, political and human rights issues for more than 30 years through its songs, concerts and, more recently, social media. The academy bestowed the honour on the band for its achievements and contributions to the Latin community and support of environmental protection and human rights causes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.