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La India's birth name is Linda Bell Viera Caballero, and she was born in New York City.
Answer: False
While La India's birth name is Linda Bell Viera Caballero, she was born in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, not New York City.
La India's stage name was given to her by her grandmother, who was inspired by her dark features and long, straight, black hair.
Answer: True
Her grandmother bestowed the stage name 'La India' upon Linda Bell Viera Caballero, drawing inspiration from her dark features and long, straight, black hair.
La India's career has been active since the early 1990s, marking a sustained presence in the music industry for over three decades.
Answer: False
La India's career commenced in 1985, not the early 1990s, indicating a longer active period in the music industry.
La India's parents moved to the South Bronx, New York City, before she was born.
Answer: False
La India's parents relocated to the South Bronx, New York City, shortly after her birth in Puerto Rico, not before she was born.
La India describes herself as a feminist due to her experiences with gender inequality in the music industry.
Answer: False
La India identifies as a feminist due to her experiences witnessing domestic violence from her father during her upbringing, not specifically due to gender inequality in the music industry.
La India joined the Latin freestyle group TKA in 1985 and remained a member for several years.
Answer: False
La India joined TKA in 1985 but left the group shortly after, not remaining a member for several years.
La India's parents moved to the South Bronx, New York City, when she was a teenager.
Answer: False
La India's parents moved to the South Bronx, New York City, shortly after her birth, not when she was a teenager.
La India's primary instrument in her performances is the piano.
Answer: False
La India's primary instrument in her performances is her powerful vocals, not the piano.
What is the birth name of the Puerto Rican singer professionally known as La India?
Answer: Linda Bell Viera Caballero
The Puerto Rican singer professionally known as La India was born Linda Bell Viera Caballero.
In which specific city and island was La India born?
Answer: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
La India was born in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What are La India's primary occupations in the music industry?
Answer: Singer and songwriter
La India's primary occupations in the music industry are as a singer and songwriter.
According to the source, when did La India's professional career begin?
Answer: 1985
La India's professional career commenced in 1985.
Which record label has been associated with La India from 2010 to the present?
Answer: Top Stop Music
From 2010 to the present, La India has been associated with Top Stop Music.
Who was the individual who bestowed the stage name 'La India' upon Linda Bell Viera Caballero?
Answer: Her grandmother
La India's grandmother was the individual who bestowed upon her the stage name 'La India.'
What physical characteristics inspired La India's grandmother to give her the stage name 'La India'?
Answer: Her dark features and long, straight, black hair.
La India's grandmother was inspired by her dark features and long, straight, black hair when giving her the stage name 'La India.'
In 1985, at what age did La India join the Latin freestyle group TKA?
Answer: 16
La India joined the Latin freestyle group TKA in 1985 at the age of 16.
La India primarily performs Latin pop and rock music, showcasing her versatility in those genres.
Answer: False
La India is known for performing Latin freestyle, salsa, house music, and Latin pop, but not primarily rock music.
Reprise/Warner Bros. Records initially planned to market La India as the Latin version of Madonna, who was also recording for a sister label.
Answer: True
Reprise/Warner Bros. Records indeed intended to market La India as the Latin equivalent of Madonna, who was signed to their sister label, Sire Records.
La India's debut album, *Breaking Night*, featured only one successful single in dance clubs.
Answer: False
La India's debut album, *Breaking Night*, featured three successful singles in dance clubs: 'Dancing on the Fire,' 'Right from the Start,' and 'The Lover Who Rocks You All Night.'
La India decided to switch from Latin freestyle to salsa music because she wanted to explore a new musical challenge.
Answer: False
La India transitioned to salsa music to 'cross over to her people,' signifying a desire to connect with her Latin American heritage, rather than solely seeking a new musical challenge.
Eddie Palmieri produced La India's first Spanish-language salsa album, *Llego La India via Eddie Palmieri*, in 1992.
Answer: True
Eddie Palmieri, impressed by La India's vocal talent, produced her debut Spanish-language salsa album, *Llego La India via Eddie Palmieri*, released in 1992.
La India's 1994 house-music single 'Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)' was a tribute to a specific African deity.
Answer: False
The 1994 house-music single 'Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)' paid tribute to Santería, a syncretic religion, rather than a specific African deity.
La India performed two sold-out concerts in New York City in 1998.
Answer: False
In 1998, La India performed two sold-out concerts in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, not in New York City.
La India's 1999 album *Sola* was criticized for its covers of La Lupe's hits.
Answer: False
La India's 1999 album *Sola* garnered positive reviews, particularly for its title single and her acclaimed interpretations of La Lupe's hits, 'Que Te Pedí' and 'Si Vuelves Tú.'
La India's 2010 hit single 'Estupida' was an original composition written by her.
Answer: False
La India's 2010 hit single 'Estupida' was a cover of the 2009 Italian song 'Stupida' by Alessandra Amoroso, not an original composition by her.
Which of the following music genres is NOT listed as one that La India is known for performing?
Answer: Reggaeton
La India is known for Latin freestyle, salsa, house music, and Latin pop, but reggaeton is not listed among her primary genres.
What was the initial marketing strategy for La India's debut album with Reprise/Warner Bros. Records?
Answer: To market her as the Latin version of Madonna.
Reprise/Warner Bros. Records initially planned to market La India as the Latin counterpart to Madonna.
Which of these singles was NOT a significant hit in dance clubs from La India's debut album, *Breaking Night*?
Answer: Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)
The singles 'Dancing on the Fire,' 'Right from the Start,' and 'The Lover Who Rocks You All Night' were significant dance club hits from *Breaking Night*. 'Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)' was a later house-music single.
What was La India's stated reason for transitioning from Latin freestyle to salsa music?
Answer: To connect with her Latin American heritage.
La India stated her reason for transitioning to salsa music was to 'cross over to her people,' indicating a desire to connect with her Latin American heritage.
Who produced La India's first Spanish-language salsa album, *Llego La India via Eddie Palmieri*, in 1992?
Answer: Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri produced La India's first Spanish-language salsa album, *Llego La India via Eddie Palmieri*, in 1992.
The 1994 house-music single 'Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)', recorded with Louie Vega, paid tribute to what?
Answer: Santería, a syncretic religion
The 1994 house-music single 'Love and Happiness (Yemaya y Ochún)' paid tribute to Santería, a syncretic religion based in the Caribbean.
Which producer was responsible for La India's 1994 album *Dicen Que Soy*, a 2x gold-certified Billboard hit?
Answer: Sergio George
Sergio George produced La India's 1994 album *Dicen Que Soy*.
On the album *Dicen Que Soy*, La India performed a duet on 'Vivir Lo Nuestro' with which fellow artist?
Answer: Marc Anthony
On the album *Dicen Que Soy*, La India performed the duet 'Vivir Lo Nuestro' with Marc Anthony.
Where did La India perform two sold-out concerts on May 31, 1998?
Answer: Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, San Juan
On May 31, 1998, La India performed two sold-out concerts at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which two hits by the late Cuban artist La Lupe did La India cover on her 1999 album *Sola*?
Answer: Que Te Pedi and Si Vuelves Tu
On her 1999 album *Sola*, La India covered La Lupe's hits 'Que Te Pedí' and 'Si Vuelves Tú.'
La India's 2010 hit single 'Estupida' was a cover of a 2009 Italian song by which artist?
Answer: Alessandra Amoroso
La India's 2010 hit single 'Estupida' was a cover of the 2009 Italian song 'Stupida' by Alessandra Amoroso.
The lead single 'Sedúceme' from La India's 2003 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* became her first number-one song on the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.
Answer: True
The lead single 'Sedúceme' from La India's 2003 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* indeed became her first number-one song on the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.
La India's 2011 house track 'Tacalacateo' reached the top 5 on Billboard's dance music chart.
Answer: False
La India's 2011 house track 'Tacalacateo' peaked at number 13 on Billboard's dance music chart, not within the top 5.
La India's song 'Ahora Que Te Vas' from her 2015 album made her the Latina woman with the most number-one hits on Billboard's tropical chart.
Answer: True
With her song 'Ahora Que Te Vas' from the 2015 album *Intensamente Con Canciones de Juan Gabriel*, La India indeed became the Latina woman with the most number-one hits on Billboard's tropical chart.
La India's 1992 album *Llego La India, Via Eddie Palmieri* reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart.
Answer: False
La India's 1992 album *Llego La India, Via Eddie Palmieri* reached a peak position of number 5 on the US Tropical chart, not number 1.
*Dicen Que Soy* (1994) was La India's first album to reach number 1 on the US Tropical chart.
Answer: True
La India's 1994 album *Dicen Que Soy* was indeed her first album to achieve the number 1 position on the US Tropical chart.
La India's 2002 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* received a Gold certification from the RIAA.
Answer: False
La India's 2002 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* received a Platinum certification in the Latin category from the RIAA, not a Gold certification.
La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* received a Gold certification from the RIAA.
Answer: True
La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* was awarded a Gold certification in the Latin category by the RIAA.
La India's 2010 album *Unica* reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart and number 4 on the US Latin chart.
Answer: True
La India's 2010 album *Unica* indeed reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart and number 4 on the US Latin chart, also charting on the Billboard 200.
The compilation album *Grandes Exitos +* (2005) reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart.
Answer: False
The compilation album *Grandes Exitos +* (2005) charted at number 7 on the US Tropical chart, not number 1.
La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* received a Platinum certification from the RIAA.
Answer: False
La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* received a Gold certification from the RIAA, not a Platinum certification.
La India's 2010 album *Unica* charted on the Billboard 200.
Answer: True
La India's 2010 album *Unica* charted at number 180 on the Billboard 200, in addition to its performance on Latin and Tropical charts.
The compilation album *Grandes Exitos +* (2005) reached number 11 on the US Tropical chart.
Answer: False
The compilation album *Grandes Exitos +* (2005) reached number 7 on the US Tropical chart and number 11 on the US Latin chart.
What was the title of the lead single from La India's 2003 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* that topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks?
Answer: Sedúceme
The lead single from La India's 2003 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* that topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks was 'Sedúceme.'
What was the peak chart position for La India's 2011 house track 'Tacalacateo' on Billboard's dance music chart?
Answer: Number 13
La India's 2011 house track 'Tacalacateo' peaked at number 13 on Billboard's dance music chart.
What significant achievement did La India accomplish with her song 'Ahora Que Te Vas' from the album *Intensamente Con Canciones de Juan Gabriel*?
Answer: She became the Latina woman with the most number-one hits on Billboard's tropical chart.
With her song 'Ahora Que Te Vas,' La India became the Latina woman with the most number-one hits on Billboard's tropical chart, surpassing Gloria Estefan's record.
Which of La India's studio albums reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart in 1994?
Answer: Dicen Que Soy
La India's 1994 album *Dicen Que Soy* reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart.
What RIAA certification did La India's 2002 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* receive in the Latin category?
Answer: Platinum
La India's 2002 album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* received a Platinum certification from the RIAA in the Latin category.
What was the peak chart position for La India's 1992 album *Llego La India, Via Eddie Palmieri* on the US Tropical chart?
Answer: Number 5
La India's 1992 album *Llego La India, Via Eddie Palmieri* reached a peak position of number 5 on the US Tropical chart.
Which of La India's studio albums reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart and number 4 on the US Latin chart in 2010?
Answer: Unica
La India's 2010 album *Unica* reached number 1 on the US Tropical chart and number 4 on the US Latin chart.
What was the peak chart position for La India's 1997 album *Sobre el Fuego* on the US Latin chart?
Answer: Number 4
La India's 1997 album *Sobre el Fuego* peaked at number 4 on the US Latin chart.
What RIAA certification did La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* receive in the Latin category?
Answer: Gold
La India's 2006 album *Soy Diferente* received a Gold certification from the RIAA in the Latin category.
Which of La India's compilation albums charted at number 7 on US Tropical and number 11 on US Latin?
Answer: Grandes Exitos +
The compilation album *Grandes Exitos +*, released in 2005, charted at number 7 on the US Tropical chart and number 11 on the US Latin chart.
What was the chart performance of La India's 2015 album *Intensamente Con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* on the US Latin chart?
Answer: Number 3
La India's 2015 album *Intensamente Con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* reached number 3 on the US Latin chart.
What was the peak chart position for La India's 1997 album *Sobre el Fuego* on the Heatseekers chart?
Answer: Number 33
La India's 1997 album *Sobre el Fuego* peaked at number 33 on the Heatseekers chart.
Celia Cruz gave La India the title 'Queen of Salsa' after their duet.
Answer: False
After their duet, Celia Cruz bestowed upon La India the title 'La India, the Princess of Salsa,' not 'Queen of Salsa.'
La India's song *Sobre el Fuego* (1997) was nominated for a Best Latin Tropical Performance Grammy Award.
Answer: True
La India's 1997 song *Sobre el Fuego* did indeed receive a nomination for a Best Latin Tropical Performance Grammy Award.
La India's album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* received only one Latin Grammy nomination.
Answer: False
La India's album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón* received two Latin Grammy nominations in 2003, for Best Salsa Album and Best Tropical Song, in addition to a Grammy Award nomination.
In 2006, Union City, New Jersey, honored La India with a star on its Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Park.
Answer: True
Union City, New Jersey, indeed honored La India with a star on its Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Park on June 11, 2006, recognizing her contributions to music.
La India contributed the song 'Banderas' to the album *Voces Unidas*, a tribute for the Winter Olympics.
Answer: False
La India contributed the song 'Banderas' to the album *Voces Unidas*, which was a tribute to the Summer Olympics, not the Winter Olympics.
Puff Daddy & the Family sampled La India's song 'No Me Conviene' in their 1997 album *No Way Out*.
Answer: True
Puff Daddy & the Family did sample La India's song 'No Me Conviene' in their track 'Senorita' on their 1997 album *No Way Out*.
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* won a Latin Grammy Award in 2016.
Answer: True
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* was awarded the Best Salsa Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Best Tropical Song for 'Solamente Una Noche'.
Answer: False
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Best Tropical Song for 'Sedúceme,' not 'Solamente Una Noche.'
La India won the Tropical Album Of The Year award for *Soy Diferente* at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Answer: True
La India's album *Soy Diferente* was indeed honored with the Tropical Album Of The Year award at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
La India's album *Soy Diferente* won the Tropical Album Of The Year award at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Answer: True
La India's album *Soy Diferente* was indeed honored with the Tropical Album Of The Year award at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
La India provided lead vocals for Jellybean & Little Louie Vega's 1988 track 'Mirage'.
Answer: False
La India was featured on the B-side of the 12-inch single for 'Just A Mirage,' on the track 'Mirage' by Jellybean & Little Louie Vega, but did not provide lead vocals for the main track.
La India was the primary songwriter for Louie Vega & Marc Anthony's 1992 song 'Ride On The Rhythm'.
Answer: False
La India contributed as a songwriter and provided background vocals for Louie Vega & Marc Anthony's 1992 song 'Ride On The Rhythm,' but was not the primary songwriter.
La India contributed the song 'Banderas' to an album celebrating the Summer Olympics.
Answer: True
La India contributed the song 'Banderas' to the multi-artist album *Voces Unidas*, released in 1996 as a tribute to the Summer Olympics.
La India contributed the song 'I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)' to *The Last Days of Disco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack*.
Answer: True
La India indeed contributed the song 'I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)' to *The Last Days of Disco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack*, released in 1998.
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* was nominated for Favorite Album—Tropical at the Latin American Music Awards of 2016.
Answer: True
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* was nominated for Favorite Album—Tropical at the Latin American Music Awards of 2016.
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Best Tropical Album for *Soy Diferente*.
Answer: False
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Best Tropical Album for *Mi Alma Y Corazón*, not *Soy Diferente*.
La India won the Tropical Album Of The Year award for *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma Y Corazon* in 2003 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Answer: True
La India was awarded the Tropical Album Of The Year for *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma Y Corazón* in 2003 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
La India won the 'Sedúceme (Remix)' award in 2004 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Answer: True
La India did win the 'Sedúceme (Remix)' award in 2004 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
For which album did La India win the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album?
Answer: Intensamente La India Con Canciones De Juan Gabriel
La India won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album for her work on *Intensamente La India Con Canciones De Juan Gabriel*.
After their duet, Celia Cruz bestowed what specific title upon La India?
Answer: The Princess of Salsa
After their duet, Celia Cruz bestowed upon La India the title 'La India, the Princess of Salsa.'
In what year was La India's song *Sobre el Fuego* nominated for a Best Latin Tropical Performance Grammy Award?
Answer: 1997
La India's song *Sobre el Fuego* was nominated for a Best Latin Tropical Performance Grammy Award in 1997.
How many Latin Grammy nominations did La India receive in 2003 for her album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón*?
Answer: Two
La India received two Latin Grammy nominations in 2003 for her album *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón*.
What specific recognition did Union City, New Jersey, give to La India in 2006?
Answer: A star on the Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Park
In 2006, Union City, New Jersey, honored La India with a star on the Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Park.
La India collaborated with which Latin sensation on the duet '90 Millas' in 2007?
Answer: Gloria Estefan
In 2007, La India collaborated with Gloria Estefan on the duet '90 Millas.'
La India contributed which song to the 1996 album *Voces Unidas*, a tribute to the Summer Olympics?
Answer: 'Banderas'
La India contributed the song 'Banderas' to the 1996 album *Voces Unidas*, a tribute to the Summer Olympics.
Which artist sampled India's song 'No Me Conviene' in their 1997 album *No Way Out*?
Answer: Puff Daddy & the Family
Puff Daddy & the Family sampled India's song 'No Me Conviene' in their 1997 album *No Way Out*.
What award did La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* win at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards?
Answer: Best Salsa Album
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* won the Best Salsa Album award at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, for which song was La India nominated for Best Tropical Song?
Answer: Sedúceme
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Best Tropical Song for 'Sedúceme.'
What was La India's contribution to the Jellybean & Little Louie Vega recording 'Mirage' in 1988?
Answer: Featured on the B-side of the 12-inch single
In 1988, La India was featured on the B-side of the 12-inch single for 'Just A Mirage,' on the track 'Mirage' by Jellybean & Little Louie Vega.
What role did La India play in Louie Vega & Marc Anthony's 1992 song 'Ride On The Rhythm'?
Answer: Songwriter and background vocalist
La India contributed as a songwriter and provided background vocals for Louie Vega & Marc Anthony's 1992 song 'Ride On The Rhythm.'
Was La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* nominated for any Latin American Music Awards in 2016?
Answer: Yes, for Favorite Album—Tropical.
La India's album *Intensamente con Canciones de Juan Gabriel* was nominated for Favorite Album—Tropical at the Latin American Music Awards of 2016.
What song did La India contribute to *The Last Days of Disco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack* in 1998?
Answer: 'I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)'
La India contributed the song 'I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)' to *The Last Days of Disco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack* in 1998.
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, for which category was La India nominated besides Best Tropical Song and Best Tropical Album?
Answer: Tropical Female Artist
At the 2004 Lo Nuestro Awards, La India was nominated for Tropical Female Artist, in addition to Best Salsa Performance, Best Tropical Song, and Best Tropical Album.
What award did La India win at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003?
Answer: Tropical Album Of The Year for Latin Songbird: Mi Alma Y Corazon
La India won the Tropical Album Of The Year award for *Latin Songbird: Mi Alma Y Corazón* in 2003 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
What award did La India win at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 004?
Answer: Seduceme (Remix)
La India won the 'Sedúceme (Remix)' award in 2004 at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
What award did La India's album *Soy Diferente* win at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards?
Answer: Tropical Album Of The Year
La India's album *Soy Diferente* won the Tropical Album Of The Year award at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked La India among the top 50 greatest singers of all time in 2023.
Answer: False
In 2023, *Rolling Stone* magazine ranked La India at number 113 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, not within the top 50.
In 2023, *Rolling Stone* magazine ranked La India at what position on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time?
Answer: Number 113
In 2023, *Rolling Stone* magazine ranked La India at number 113 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.