The 2025 land awards had as objective to celebrate the sound diversity of Colombia and highlight both consecrated figures and new voices that renew the musical panorama.
The night of April 25, at theater Julio Mario Santo Domingo, Tribute paid for the best of music made with the seal of our country in an emotional awards ceremony.
In this version he was honoring with The legend award of our land the samario Carlos Vives, in recognition of his extraordinary career, his artistic innovation and his invaluable contribution to national culture.
The emotional tribute was delivered by the Niche group, Colombian salsa reference, and the renowned international producer Sergio George, who highlighted the influence of Vives in the global projection of Colombian sound.
The artist Juliana made her presentation at the awards gala. Photo:Photographer: Carlos Zambrano
The celebration of his musical legacy was in charge of a special production directed by Duplat and Andrés Lealin which artists of different genres and generations interpreted their most iconic songs.
-In the ceremony other artists also shone for their live performances such as: Andrés Cepeda, Beéle, Juliana, Charlie Zaa, Heredero, Arelys Henao, Francy, Paola Jara Y Timo Offering presentations that reflected the richness of genres such as pop, vallenato, popular music, salsa and urban.
The Niche Group received the Best Tropical Artist in the Caribbean. Photo:Photographer: Carlos Zambrano
2025 winners list
- Best global artist: Shakira.
- Best global song: ‘If I had met you before,’ Karol G.
General category
- Best song/composition: ‘Bogotá’ by Andrés Cepeda, Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo.
- Best artist our land: Juliana.
- Best Revelation Artist: Kapo.
- Best producer of the year: OVY ON THE DRUMS.
- Best album of the year: ‘Calidosa’ by Mike Bahia.
Urban music category
- Better collaboration: Ryan Castro X Sog X Selection Colombia with ‘The rhythm that unites us’.
- Best song: ‘Ohnana’ by Kapo.
Pop music category
- Best Female Artist: Juliana
- Best Male Artist: Camilo
- Best Duo or Group: Morat
- Best song: ‘In case I don’t see you again’ by Morat.
Popular music
- Best song: ‘Coqueta’ Remix de Heir and Jessi Uribe.
- Best artist: Luis Alfonso.
Vallenata music category
- Best artist: Silvestre Dangond.
- Best song: ‘Song to Life’ by Fonseca.
Caribbean tropical category
- Best Tropical Artist/Salsa/Cumbia: Niche Group.
- Best Tropical Song/Salsa/Cumbia: ‘If I had known you’ by Karol G.
Folklore category
- Best artist: heir.
- Best song: ‘flirtatious’ of heir.
Rock Indie Alternative Category
- Best artist: Duplat.
- Best song: ’90 -60-90 ‘by Manú.
Dance/electronic category
- Best Artist/DJ/Producer: Agudelo 88.
- Best song dance/electropop: ‘sky’ by Manuel Medrano and Neil Rogers.
Videos/concerts category
Best video: ‘San Fernando’ by Juliana.
Best concert: ‘Tomorrow will be beautiful’ Tour at the Bogotá Garol G. football stadium.
Special categories
- Root of our land: Catalina García.
- Nominated for Best Viral Song: ‘Ohnana’ by Kapo.
- Nominated for Best Fandom of the Year: Morat CO.
The 2025 land awards ceremony will be transmitted by the RCN channel on Sunday, April 27 at 5:00 pm
Ángela María Páez Rodríguez – El Tiempo School of Journalism.
