{"id":298,"date":"2024-06-04T20:54:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T20:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/?p=298"},"modified":"2024-06-18T22:36:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T22:36:51","slug":"billboard-latin-women-in-music-to-honor-la-india-with-the-pioneer-award-at-this-years-gala-airing-on-telemundo-on-june-9-at-9pm-8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/2024\/06\/04\/billboard-latin-women-in-music-to-honor-la-india-with-the-pioneer-award-at-this-years-gala-airing-on-telemundo-on-june-9-at-9pm-8c\/","title":{"rendered":"Billboard Latin Women in Music to Honor La India with the \u2018Pioneer\u2019 Award at This Year\u2019s Gala Airing on Telemundo on June 9 at 9PM\/8C"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BILLBOARD LATIN WOMEN IN MUSIC<\/em>\u00a0TO HONOR LA INDIA WITH THE \u2018PIONEER\u2019 AWARD AT THIS YEAR\u2019S GALA AIRING ON TELEMUNDO ON JUNE 9 AT 9PM\/8C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gale, Sergio George, Arthur Hanlon, Elena Rose and Juliana Will Take the Stage for Special Collaborations to Celebrate this Year\u2019s Honorees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedro Cap\u00f3, Jessica Carrillo, Myrka Dellanos, Luis Figueroa, Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9, Pen\u00e9lope Menchaca, Andrea Meza and Maripily Rivera Join Star-Studded Line-up as Presenters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miami, FL, June 4, 2024 \u2013 <\/strong>Telemundo and Billboard announced Puerto Rican singer and songwriter La India, known as the \u201cPrincesa de la Salsa\u201d (Salsa Princess,) will be honored with the \u201cPioneer\u201d award at the Billboard Latin Women in Music<\/em> special this Sunday, June 9, 2024, airing exclusively on Telemundo at 9pm\/8c.  In addition, renowned artists Gale, Sergio George, Arthur Hanlon, Elena Rose and Juliana will all take the stage in special performances and collaborations to celebrate this year\u2019s honorees.  The star-studded line up is completed by Pedro Cap\u00f3, Myrka Dellanos, Luis Figueroa, Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9, Pen\u00e9lope Menchaca, Andrea Meza, and Maripily Rivera who will present the night\u2019s honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating 30 years since her album \u201cDicen Que Soy\u201d was released and won the Billboard Tropical Album of the Year Award (Female), La India will be recognized with the Pioneer award which acknowledges those who have pioneered new paths, broken barriers, and inspired future generations through their innovative artistry, cultural impact, and enduring legacy. Since the release of her first album, La India ushered in a new era and sound for salsa music representing female empowerment and becoming a voice for Latinas.  She successfully bridged the gap between salsa and mainstream music, bringing salsa to a broader audience by appealing to both Latin and non-Latin audiences. She achieved remarkable success in a historically male-dominated genre, paving the way for other female artists in salsa. By blending traditional salsa with elements of pop, house, and other genres, La India has contributed to the evolution of salsa music, inspiring future generations of artists and expanding the genre’s reach and appeal. She holds the Billboard chart record for the female artist with the most #1 singles on the Tropical Airplay chart (11 total) and #1 albums on Tropical Albums (6 total.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewers will be delighted with electrifying performances by several of the night\u2019s honorees and special collaborations with the likes of three-time Grammy-nominated Puerto-Rican singer, songwriter Gale; multi-Grammy award-winning producer, composer, and pianist Sergio George; chart-topping pianist, composer, and arranger Arthur Hanlon; Colombian singer-songwriter and actress Juliana; and Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Elena Rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes and with special backstage coverage by Al Rojo<\/em> Vivo<\/em> co-anchor Jessica Carrillo, the two-hour music special will celebrate Latin female artists who are proactively working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry. The show will also stream simultaneously on the Telemundo app and on Peacock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the linear special, fans can enjoy extensive original content across Telemundo\u2019s digital platforms on June 9th<\/sup>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n