Spanish musicians are making waves around the globe. Their songs from pop to rock appeal to a broad spectrum of fans worldwide.
Nena Daconte stands out on the music scene with her melodic pop and reflective lyrics that explore themes such as love, empowerment, and personal growth.
Tangana offers an innovative music approach combining elements of both rap and flamenco music, challenging traditional norms while exploring contemporary issues.
Dani Garca
Dany Garcia is an esteemed media manager, overseeing an impressive roster of talent and brands across various platforms and genres. With her business acumen and creative vision she has helped ensure longevity in today’s dynamic media landscape for her clients.
Garcia’s latest venture in New York City is Casa Dani, opening in December 2021 as a collaboration with Sam Nazarian and Disruptive Restaurant Group – SBE’s restaurant arm – inside Citizens Foodhall Hudson Yards. Casa Dani provides an opulent introduction to traditional Spanish Mediterranean cuisine.
Garcia earned three Michelin stars at his flagship restaurant Dani Garca Restaurante before shifting his focus towards making high-quality Spanish flavors more accessible to a wider audience. His restaurants, including Lobito de Mar, BiBo, Lena and Smoked Room demonstrate this commitment while remaining true to Spanish traditions.
Natalia Lacunza
Natalia Lacunza, born in Pamplona, Navarra. She gained popularity after participating in Operacion Triunfo television singing competition series where she came in third place.
Natalia studied Audiovisual Communication at the University of Navarra but dropped out after two years to focus on her music career. She first performed under Eilan Bay, after one of her favorite artists James Bay.
In 2018, she auditioned for Operacion Triunfo with her song “Don’t Ask,” winning third place and taking home an Audience Choice Award. Two weeks later, in 2019, she released her debut EP entitled Otras Alas featuring underground artists Guitarricadelafuente and Marem Ladson which charted highly across Spain for two weeks.
Pablo Garca
Pablo was falsely convicted based on uncorroborated and misleading testimonies, flawed DNA evidence and prosecutorial misconduct. A system failed to hold those responsible accountable. He has lost his youth, dreams and life due to this injustice.
He has performed as both flutist and pianist with professional orchestras of the Balearic Islands, working alongside maestros like Xavier Puig Ortiz and Manel Valdivieso. Additionally, he has led both professional orchestras as well as youth ensembles under his direction.
Research-based creative practice of Dr. Steven Green explores and revises historical artistic processes for modern audiences, using forgotten analog methods in conjunction with cutting-edge digital technologies across site-specific installations, machine-assisted drawings, kinetic sculptures, optical illusions, speculative architectures and site specific installations.
Aitana
Aitana’s catchy melodies and relatable lyrics have propelled her into stardom on the Spanish music scene. Her success on Operacion Triunfo earned critical acclaim and created an admiring fan base.
In the 1990s, popular music enjoyed an explosion, with bands like La Oreja de Van Gogh and Enrique Iglesias becoming internationally renowned. Additionally, dance music and electronic music styles began emerging.
Kiko Veneno is an accomplished singer-composer who expertly blends traditional Spanish music with contemporary influences. His work showcases Spain’s wide array of musical innovation; particularly its distinctive regional styles like flamenco music from Andalusia or panda rociera band music in Galicia.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny remains deeply connected to his roots in Puerto Rico despite his success, using music to celebrate and draw attention to issues facing the island nation. He makes it a point to attend protests despite his fame, providing voice for those unable to speak up themselves.
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, commonly known as Bad Bunny, was born in Vega Baja. His mother included music into the household through playing salsa and romantic Latin ballads from artists such as Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderon and Vico C. as part of everyday life.
Today, he is one of the most beloved Latin trap artists who exclusively sings in Spanish. His success has propelled numerous foreign artists into international stardom – you can hear his influence in Quevedo’s energetic tracks or Cris MJ’s rhythmic moombahton music.