New York: Colombian superstar Shakira won song of the year, album of the year and best female pop vocal album at the Latin Grammy awards, dedicating the honors for her disk Fijacion Oral Vol 1 to undocumented immigrants in the US.
"I hope soon they will receive the recognition they deserve from the government," said the Colombian singer, who unleashed her trademark shake of the hips in a live performance with Alejandro Sanz of their prize winning duet La tortura.
With the awards still under way on Thursday night, reggaeton sensation Calle 13 won three awards.
Prizes also went to Mexican singer Julieta Venegas and Argentine rocker Gustavo Cerati, as the Latin Grammys made its New York City debut.
Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won best new artist, best urban music album for their self-titled disc and best short video for Atrevete te, te!
"I'm honestly wetting myself," Calle 13 rapper and lyricist Residente said.
"I'm very nervous. I want an 'arroz con habichuelas' when I get to my house," he said in reference to a Puerto Rican rice and bean dish.
In the past, the Latin Grammys have alternated between Miami and Los Angeles.
On Thursday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg took the stage to a Latin beat, escorted by several female dancers dressed in red.
"Welcome to my house," Bloomberg said in Spanish, introducing a video about Hispanic diversity and Latin musicians in the Big Apple.
Cerati also collected two awards: best rock song for Crimen and best rock vocal album for Ahi vamos.
Salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa took home his first Grammy every: best salsa album for Asi es nuestra Navidad, recorded with Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
"I had the record as the most nominated without winning, so I'm super surprised," said Santa Rosa, during a show laced with salsa performed by Willie Colon, the Fania All-Stars and la India.
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