Allmusic 's Evan Gutierrez gave the album four and a half stars out of five stars . He praised the album for " keeping with the exuberant , joyful tone " of Cruz and for its freshness that made the project invigorating . Gutierrez claimed the album to have modern stylistic influences and production . For this reason , he claimed the production to sometimes " mask the subtle richness of Celia 's vocal performance . " He felt that older Cruz fans might not favor the album . He cited " Ella Tiene Fuego " and " La Nina de la Trenza Negra " to be " loop-driven tracks that propel Cruz and her loyal fan base into the 21st century . " Gutierrez called " Yo Vivire " " a creative rendition of the disco classic " I Will Survive . " He referred to it being " like a declaration from beyond " with " chilling lyrics and a gorgeous arrangement . " Leila Cobo of '' Billboard '' magazine felt that the album was recorded in " typical Cruz manner : quickly and from the heart . " The '' Chicago Tribune '' 's Achy Obejas gave the album a favorable review . He called a " measured finale " . He compared " Ella Tiene Fuego " to Cruz 's 2001 single " La Vida Es Un Carnaval " and " La Nina de la Trenza Negra " to " La Negra Tiene Tumbao " . He claimed the album to deliver " power pop , hardcore salsa and Cuban soul " . He called " Yo Vivire " " over the top " , also labeling it " testimony , " because according to him , " for all her modesty , even she Cruz knew she was timeless . " " Ríe y Llora " received an American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers award for Tropical Song of the Year . At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2004 , the song won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song . It is considered one of Cruz 's most significant songs . According to the Spanish-language newspaper , '' El Pais '' , the song helped relieve the " nostalgia " caused by Cruz 's death . The Spanish-language newspaper '' El Heraldo '' , included the song on its list of ten songs that " immortalized Cruz " . " Ella Tiene Fuego " also received an American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers award for Tropical Song of the Year in 2005 . At the Latin Grammy Award ceremony , '' Regalo del Alma '' was awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album . It also received the Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards . The Spanish-language newspaper '' La Nación '' claimed " Ríe y Llora " and " Yo Vivire " to be two of Cruz 's most " tasty " videos . At the 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards , '' Regalo Del Alma '' was awarded Tropical Album of the Year in the female category . Cobo predicted that the album should and would win the award . She also won the Greatest Hits Album of the Year for '' Hits Mix '' ( 2002 ) , also becoming the Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year . In the Tropical Album of the Year female category , Cruz was also nominated with '' Exitos Eternos '' ( 2003 ) and '' Hits Mix '' . In the Greatest Hits Album of the Year category , Cruz was also nominated for '' Exitos Eternos ''
46th Annual Grammy Awards
46th Annual Grammy Awards
Regalo del Alma