The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) have cut the number of categories from 109 to 78, having merged some categories and dropping some altogether, including reducing Latin music awards from 7 to 4 and Latin Jazz taken off the list entirely. The next round of Grammys nominations are due to be announced this Wednesday (November 30).

World-famous guitarist Carlos Santana is amongst a group of high-profile artists who have challenged the motive of these decisions: "Why do ...