Through its many eras of existence, Spain has seen the combination of cultures produce distinct styles of music. Ranging from trap en Espanol’s haunting beats to urbano’s melodious flow and reggaeton’s foot-stomping dembow beats; its music has found audiences worldwide.
Rosalia is a Spanish singer known for her unique blend of Latin, urban pop and flamenco music. She has gained great acclaim due to her exceptional voice.
Abraham Mateo
Abraham Mateo was born 25 August 1998 in San Fernando, Cadiz, Spain into a musical family. At three years old he began singing with instruction from his mother.
At just ten years old, Abraham Mateo recorded his debut album at EMI Music Spain. That same year he appeared in two Antena 3 TV movies called Daas Sin Luz and Raphael as an actor and also co-wrote songs with Damon Sharpe, Poo Bear, Lindy Robbins Lauren Christy Jacobo Calderon Descemer Bueno Mario Domm Jorgen Elofsson Talay Riley among others.
Samuel Bouriah
Samuel Bouriah, commonly referred to by his stage name DJ Sammy, is a Spanish producer and musician best known for his singles Heaven, Sunlight and Rise Again which featured prominently in the 2004 film It’s All Gone Pete Tong.
Sammy has collaborated with other artists as well. For instance, in 2007 he collaborated with Enrique Iglesias on his song Tired of Being Sorry while co-writing and producing Marta Sanchez’s Superstar.
Jose Carreras
Carreras first showed musical promise at an early age. His parents encouraged his interest and enrolled him in piano lessons; shortly thereafter he started singing lessons, giving his first performance on Spanish national radio at age eight.
In 1987, Jose Carreras was diagnosed with leukemia and required time off singing due to treatment. But he eventually recovered and founded the Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation which donates money for leukemia research as well as registers donors of bone marrow stem cells.
Raphael
Raphael (Miguel Rafael Martos Sanchez) is a well-known Spanish singer renowned for his anthemic songs. He has twice participated in the Benidorm International Song Festival and enjoys immense popularity across Latin America.
He has become one of the world’s most beloved artists with his dynamic vocal range and memorable stage presence, selling over 70 million albums across seven languages and being an accomplished actor as well.
Bisbal
Bisbal has become one of the best-selling artists in Spain with his first album Corazon Latino breaking records for sales.
He participated in both versions of La Voz, contesting in Spain and appearing as a judge on Mexico.
On his latest release, En Tus Planes, Bisbal explores new musical fusions. This collection reflects his experience from two decades of touring internationally.
Marta Sanchez
Marta Sanchez is one of Spain’s most beloved vocalists. Her music is famed for its catchy melodies and emotive lyrics.
Pianist-composer Sanchez is well known for her groundbreaking blending of vanguard creative jazz with various musical traditions. She has performed at numerous renowned venues and festivals both in Europe and North America, winning multiple awards along the way and continuing to influence new generations of musicians with her music.
Jose Maria Marin
In 2020, Marin was featured on Amazon Prime Video original series El Presidente. From 2012 until his arrest for corruption investigation in 2015, Marin was president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Marin has performed piano concerts with orchestras across Europe and won various international competitions. He currently works at the Embassy of Spain as a visiting pianist to give recitals and masterclasses.
Manu Chao
Manu Chao, born of Galician descent and raised in France, rose to fame as part of Mano Negra band in 1987. His eclectic musical style blends rock, reggae and ska with Latin American salsa music as well as Algerian rai music, with lyrics that address immigration issues as well as global social justice from a leftist viewpoint.
Like his parents who fled General Franco’s fascist dictatorship, his music is multicultural and global in scope. Driving punk guitar leads collide with folk flamenco rhythms and experimental electronic noises for an eclectic sound experience.
Teresa Berganza
Teresa Berganza Vargas was an iconic Spanish mezzo-soprano known for her technical prowess, musical intelligence and captivating stage presence. On May 13 in Madrid at age 89 she passed away.
She studied at the Conservatory in Madrid, winning first prize and making her operatic debut as Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte at Aix-en-Provence before later appearing at Teatro alla Scala and Glyndebourne.
Shakira
Shakira is one of the best-known Spanish-language artists. She boasts an expansive music catalog featuring numerous hits albums and tours; as well as having an active social media presence that emphasizes her philanthropy efforts.
Shakira stars in an engaging video featuring playful dancing with an unknown partner – perfectly depicting falling in love.