John Poppo

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences operates recording professionals membership organization. It is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers, and recording professionals that improves the cultural condition and quality of life for music. The firm provides professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit organization that is dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring, and elevating Latin music and its creators. The private company is based in Miami, FL. The organization is composed of music professionals and is recognized as the authority on Latin music. The Latin Recording Academy produces the annual Latin Grammy Awards, which is the biggest night in Latin music, and also provides educational and outreach programs for the music community through its cultural foundation. Manuel Abud has been the CEO of the company since 2019.