Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024: Photos from the show

June 10, 2024 by Admin Blog

Though the second annual Billboard Latin Women in Music has come to an end, we're still looking back at every moment of the gala, which aired on Sunday (June 9).

Kicking off the two-hour musical special was Mexican powerhouse singer and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ana Bárbara, who performed a captivating medley of songs including “Te Regalo la Lluvia,” “Los Caminos de la Vida,” “Qué Poca” and “La Trampa,” accompanied by a live band of 13 musicians and a troupe of fiery dancers.

Her performance set the tone for an extra special evening that also included the stage performances of the night's other honorees, including La India (Pioneer), Ángela Aguilar (Musical Dynasty), Kany Garcia (Spirit of Change) and Kali Uchis (Rising Star). Though they did not perform, Gloria Estefan, Camila Cabello and Karol G were also honored this year. Estefan was recognized as a Legend, Cabello with the Global Impact Award and Karol as Woman of the Year.

All the winners gave heartfelt speeches after receiving their awards, and Garcia was the first to take to the stage to speak after Tommy Torres presented her with the award.

“It's not enough to just sing and dance and have a good time,” she declared. “It's time to speak more. It's time to speak more and not just use the microphone to entertain. We as women have experienced such cruel and incredible disparities, and that's why we fight for the things that are so easy for us. And that's why, as women, I join hands with all of you sitting here to accept this award.” [is so important]. “

At the end of the show's second hour, Ángela Aguilar took the stage with pianist Arthur Hanlon to sing one of her father's most iconic songs, Pepe Aguilar's “Me Vas a Extrañar.”

Towards the end of the show, Elena Rose, GALE and Juliana paid tribute to Gloria Estefan with a moving rendition of Estefan's “Mi Tierra” accompanied by an all-female orchestra.

Karol G then shared a special message, thanking Billboard for honoring her with the Woman of the Year award, dedicating the award to the women who collaborate with her, are part of her team and stream her music. Her father, Guillermo Giraldo, also known as Papa G, accepted the award on her behalf. “I want to thank each and every one of you, all my fans and my amazing team, because of them we are able to celebrate this amazing day,” he said before a video of Karol played.

“I think there's a part of me that is nostalgic about all these amazing things that are happening to me,” Karol continued. “They remind me of all the years of my career, the work, the effort, the obstacles, the closed doors, the ridicule, the sacrifices and the many tears and happiness. I always say people are afraid of the process, but the process is the most beautiful thing and the experiences it leaves you with.”

See all photos from the Billboard Latin Women in Music awards ceremony below.