La India acquired the Billboard Latin Ladies in Music Pioneer award and shined not solely with a very highly effective efficiency, however with a speech filled with generosity and gratitude for individuals who believed in her and supported her in her beginnings, and those that proceed to offer her new alternatives.
Accompanied by a big orchestra largely made up of girls, and with producer Sergio George — certainly one of her first mentors — on the piano, the “Princess of Salsa” introduced all her energy and power to the stage, reminding us why her “godmother” Celia Cruz gave her the nickname “The Princess of Salsa.”
In a spectacular white swimsuit with sequins, she started singing the traditional “Ese Hombre” after which carried out, together with Luis Figueroa, her hit initially recorded with Marc Anthony “Vivir lo Nuestro.” With apparent pleasure and keenness for her craft, she sang and danced smiling, infecting everybody together with her power.
Moments later, she acquired the Pioneer award from her good friend, actress Maripily Rivera.
“To begin with, I need to thank God for creating us and music. I need to thank Billboard for all the time being right here by my aspect since I used to be very younger,” she stated excitedly, thanking a collection of key figures in her profession, together with her supervisor, in addition to producer Sergio George and the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz.
“I do know that from heaven, she is pleased with me. And I dedicate this to her and her ‘Little Cotton Head,’ my godfather Pedro Knight,” she stated, pointing up with a smile. Additionally, “I want to thank Gloria Estefan for uplifting us,” she added.
For the reason that launch of her first album, Dicen Que Soy in 1994, La India impressed the start of a brand new period and sound for the salsa style, representing feminine empowerment and changing into a voice for Latin girls.
In its second annual version, Billboard Mujeres en la Música additionally honored Karol G as Girl of the 12 months, Gloria Estefan as Legend, La India as Pioneer, Ángela Aguilar with the Musical Dynasty Award, Camila Cabello with the International Affect award, Kany García as Spirit of Change and Kali Uchis as Rising Star.
Along with airing on Telemundo on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, the ceremony can be out there on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
