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Anyone in the nightlife business knows that The Latin Mixx Conference is, like the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), one of the most important networking events of the year. Not only does it honor the top Latin DJs in music, but also focuses on Latin art, fashion, music, entrepreneurship, and media. Every year, they host the lavish Latin Mixx Awards, which celebrates the contributions of prominent Latin spin masters throughout the country. This year’s ceremony was held in New York City and naturally, many notable nightlife stars were granted a prize or two.

Check out this year’s winners below. For more information on The Latin Mixx Conference, click here.

Tell us, did your favorite DJ make the cut?

The 2011 Latin Mixx Awards Winners

Latin Mixx Best East Coast DJ: DJ Aneudy

Latin Mixx Best West Cost DJ: DJ Eddie One

Latin Mixx Best Mid West DJ: DJ Geraldo

Latin Mixx Best Down South DJ: DJ Nyce

Latin Mixx Best Tropical DJ: DJ Frikkiao

Latin Mixx Best Group Promotion: Sketchie Ent & CIN Productions

Latin Mixx Best Club DJ: DJ Spanky

Latin Mixx Best Blend DJ: DJ Mad

Latin Mixx Best Exclusive DJ: DJ Scuff

Latin Mixx Best Internet Radio Station: LMP Radio

Latin Mixx Best Female DJ: DJ Lady Chellez

Latin Mixx “On The Rise” DJ: DJ New Era

Latin Mixx DJ of The Year: DJ Prostyle

Latin Mixx DJ Icon: DJ Little Louie Vega

Latin Mixx Best Mixtape: “This Is Still My House” – DJ Yonny

Latin Mixx Best Collaboration: DJ J Star & DJ Werd Da Mouf

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Dominican singer Rita Indiana gave her first of many performances, mixed with infectious merengue, an upbeat disco tempo and positive social energy, in advance of the the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).

The small, private gathering took place at Drom Lounge in New York City’s trendy SoHo neighborhood Tuesday night.

“This song is for all the young, urban people who no one believes something will grow out of them,” Indiana said in Spanish upon performing her hit “Jardinera” (Gardener). “Where no one thinks anything will grow, grass begins to flourish.”

The crowd got an up-close-and-personal feel of Indiana’s vibe, artistic abilities and creativity – a sneak peek of what the Dominican singer and songwriter is cooking up for her performances this week at New York City’s S.O.B.s lounge.

“Sing with me!” Indiana asked her audience as the crowd began chanting with her excitedly.

She'll put on an acoustic show at S.O.B.'s and at Central Park’s Summerstage, where she'll join ChocQuibTown and Tropical Dance Party DJ’s Uproot Andy and Geko Jones.

After finishing her set, Indiana thanked her fans as a screen behind her began rolling the music video of her popular tune “La hora de volvé” (Time to Return). In it, the singer blends traditional Dominican music elements, such as el “merengue ripiaó,” (fast paced, old school meringue) with “la güira,” (metal percussion instrument played with a brush) while urging immigrants to come back home.

Source Alexandra J. Gratereaux

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