La India Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Premio Lo Nuestro 2025
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La India, known as “The Princess of Salsa,” was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 37th annual Premio Lo Nuestro, which took place Thursday (Feb. 20). The award ceremony, broadcasting live from the Kaseya Center in Miami, featured a star-studded lineup of performances and special awards. La India's honor was presented by Victor Manuelle, who introduced her as one of the most representative voices of the salsa genre.
La India performed a medley of her greatest hits, including “Ese Hombre,” “Dicen Que Soy” and “Mi Mayor Venganza,” with Sergio George on the piano. Her performance was met with a standing ovation, and she was visibly moved as she accepted her award. In her heartfelt speech, La India thanked her fans, God, and the musicians who have supported her throughout her career, including Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, and Little Louie Vega. She also emphasized the importance of Latin music and culture, stating that Latinos are important in the land of the Americas and will never be run out.
The 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony was co-hosted by Laura Pausini, Thalia, and Alejandra Espinoza, and featured performances by top Latin artists. Becky G & Carin León led the list of nominations with 10 nods each, followed by Shakira and Myke Towers with nine nods each. La India, Alejandro Fernández, and Manuel Alejandro were honored with special awards, and the gala's theme was “Uniendo Generaciones” (Uniting Generations), honoring the artists, songs, and albums that connect the past, present, and future of Latin music.
Meanwhile, Will Smith performed a Latin-flavored set at the ceremony, which included a duet with Spanish singer India Martínez and a throwback performance of his 1998 hit with DJ Khaled. Smith's performance was part of his comeback to music, which includes the release of his new album "Based on a True Story" in March. The album will feature tracks made alongside high-profile collaborators, including Big Sean, Russ, Joyner Lucas, and Smith's son Jaden.
The Premio Lo Nuestro awards ceremony also featured a list of notable performances and appearances, including:
- La India's medley of hits
- Will Smith's Latin-flavored set
- Becky G & Carin León's performances
- Shakira and Myke Towers' performances
- Alejandro Fernández and Manuel Alejandro's special awards
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