Without Karol G and with classic fashion, the Billboard Latin Women in Music gala is held

For Leila Cobo, vice president of Billboard Latin and the architect of the night, “Karol G made history last year by being the first woman in history to have second place in Spanish music sales.”. That’s why we celebrate it.”

The rest of the night’s honorees were present, although not all of them walked the carpet. Ángela Aguilar, Camila Cabello and Kali Uchis, who were recognized with the ‘Musical Dynasty’, ‘Global Impact’ and ‘Rising Star’ awards, preferred to go directly to the gala, which will be broadcast tomorrow Sunday night in the United States on the Telemundo network.

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Unlike other music awards, in which versatility and experiments in fashion is the order of the day, on this occasion most of the outfits marked elegance and sobrietywith long monochrome suits and applications of sequins, beads and even crystals, perfect for the cameras.

Gloria Estefan, recipient of the ‘Leyenda’ award, and Ana Bárbara, with ‘Trayectoria musical’, arrived in elegant black suits and excited by the recognition.

Another who arrived in the same color was the Puerto Rican artist Gale, who was one of the nominees for the 2023 Latin Grammy.

“For me there is nothing bigger than celebrating with my sisters. This is a very hard race and the challenges do not stop.but this is what we are for,” Mexican Ana Bárbara, who celebrates her 30 years of career this year with her ‘Reina Grupera Tour 2024’, told EFE.

For India, receiving the ‘Pioneer’ award was not only a surprise because of the distinction “but for the privilege of being alive to receive it,” she told EFE, while posing in a long green suit and a bun with pink extensions.

“This morning was when what was happening hit me and I got very emotional. I cried a lot,” added this leader of the women’s movement in salsa, and thanked the “true pioneer of the genre”: ‘Toña la negra’ and ” my godmother” Celia Cruz.

Kany García, who was celebrated with the ‘Spirit of Change’ award, He said it’s particularly “sweet” to receive this award during LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

“My ‘True Self’ foundation supports people in the community for defending their identity. But although I don’t talk about it much, we do help vulnerable women, we support those who are needed and I appreciate that that is recognized,” she told EFE the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, who wore a cobbled corset and a long black skirt.

The concept of shirt and skirt was repeated by Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, part of the cast of the Telemundo network, who wore a gold stone skirt, with a white organza top crossed at the neck.

One of the few contrasts was offered by the Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose, who wore an elegant cream-colored satin suit, with no other decorations than large white orchid-shaped earrings.

lhe only two men who stepped on stage were the salsa singer Luis Figueroa and the pianist Arthur Hanlon. Both told EFE that they had grown up in a home of women and that it was “an honor to be allies of women in Latin music.”

Billboard’s second Latin Women in Music event is an expansion of Billboard’s Women in Music franchise.

Its goal is “celebrate the women who have had a concrete impact on Latin music through their artistic achievements, or through tangible and notable actions that have brought measurable recognition and opportunities to women.”
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EFE