The album received two nominations for the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards , for Album of the Year and Best Salsa Album . Blades said to '' La Prensa '' that he took nominations very seriously since his album '' Siembra '' ( which included his signature songs " Pedro Navaja " and " Plástico " ) was overlooked , " it is not that the album lost the award , it was n't even nominated " . '' Salsa Big Band '' won both accolades , and during his acceptance speech , Blades dedicated the award to his native Panama . '' Salsa Big Band '' also won for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards
18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Salsa Big Band