Angela Álvarez crowned best new artist at Latin Grammys – aged 95 - The Guardian

Cuban American, who started recording career at 90 after decades of performing for family and friends, says ‘it’s never too late’.

The Cuban American musician’s crowning moment came after decades of writing songs but performing them only for friends and family – until, at the age of 90, she went to the Avalon, the historic Hollywood nightclub, and gave her first concert.

Then the Cuban revolution that led to decades of leadership under Fidel Castro unfolded, and Álvarez made what she has called her life’s most difficult decision: sending her four children to the United States.

García, whom Álvarez described as her hero in Miss Angela, later gave her a role in the Father of the Bride remake he starred in.

Álvarez’s composer and producer grandson, Carlos, gave her the idea to go out to Los Angeles and record her self-titled debut album, People.com reported, citing the music publication Billboard.