Latin Grammys: Jennifer Lopez steals the show at politically muted awards

The singer and her ex-husband Marc Anthony created the nights most talked about moment to cap off overall theme of unity in difficult times ahead

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony stole the show on Thursday night as the Latin Grammy awards delivered an entertaining and unifying evening in Las Vegas.

After months of enduring divisive comments towards immigrants and the Latino community by Trumps campaign, there was an expectation of more political statements on the biggest night for the Latin music industry.

Last year for example, legendary Mexican bands Man and Los Tigres Del Norte performed the powerful Somos Ms Americanos (We Are More Americans) and held up a sign that read Latinos Unidos No Voten Por Racistas (Latinos United Dont Vote For Racists) in response to the president-elects comments about Mexican immigrants being criminals and rapists.

Instead, the Grammys decided to take a note from Michelle Obama and go high by highlighting the importance of unifying and looking forward to the future as the gala celebrated the best from this past years music, including notable performances from J Balvins Safari which featured Pharell Williams, BIA and Sky and Bronx-born Prince Royce.

Music moves us, makes us think, allow us to feel, said host and singer Roselyn Snchez. And tonight will make us feel so proud of who we are and where we come from.

There were some strong moments where artists expressed their views and spoke out, including the opening song by Pablo Lpez and Juanes, Tu Enemigo (Your Enemy), where Cirque du Soleil acrobats joined them on stage to give a message of peace and unity.

The Mexican actor Diego Luna, made the biggest political impression on the night when he said a few words as he was presenting the award for song of of the year. I have a message for all of the Latinos on this side of the border, he said as he stood next to Julieta Venegas. Together we can fight hate and discrimination.