Ana Bárbara and Kany Garcia to be honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024

Ana Bárbara and Kany García will be among the artists honored in the second edition of Latin Women in Music, Advertising sign and Telemundo announced today (May 8). The program will air exclusively on Telemundo on Sunday, June 9.

Hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes, the two-hour music special will celebrate Latina artists who are “proactively working for positive change, inclusion and gender equality in the music industry,” according to the press release. It will also be broadcast on the Telemundo app and Peacock.

According to the original list of honorees, Queen of Groupera Ana Barbara will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her three decades of unparalleled influence on local Mexican music and Latin pop.

During her career, which dates back to the mid-1990s, the San Luis Potosi native has not only won hearts, but also shaped the local style, earning a special place in Latin music history. “Ana Bárbara's success represents a powerful statement of female empowerment, struggle and resilience,” the statement said. “She managed to break down barriers, concepts and paved the way for other women in the industry, becoming an artistic inspiration and a symbol of admiration and respect in the local Mexican genre.”

Meanwhile, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García will receive this year's Spirit of Change Award, which recognizes an artist who “drives positive change in music, society and beyond entertainment.” García — who just released her latest album, GARCIA — has used her talents and platforms to support important social causes, including supporting LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality and social justice.

At last year's Latin Women in Music event, honors were presented to those who have made significant contributions to Latin music and its industry. Recipients included Shakira as Woman of the Year, Ana Gabriel as Living Legend, Thalia as Global Powerhouse, Maria Becerra as Visionary, Emilia as Rising Star, Evaluna as Tradition and Future and Goyo as Agent of Change.

In the coming weeks, Advertising sign and Telemundo will announce additional Latin Women in Music honorees in 2024.