NEW YORK (AP) - Mexican alternative rock group Cafe Tacuba scored six Latin Grammy nominations Wednesday, including album of the year, the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced in Los Angeles.

The group's "Sino" album also was nominated as best alternative album; its single, "Volver a Comenzar," was nominated as record of the year and best alternative song.

Earning five nominations was Colombian rocker Juanes, including his "La Vida ... Es Un Ratico" as album of the year and best male pop album.

Puerto Rican pop singer Kanny Garcia, a relative newcomer, received four nominations, including album of the year and best female pop album for "Cualquier Dia."

The Latin Grammys will be held in Houston Nov. 13.

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