Daddy Yankee may have made reggaeton famous in the US, but Spanish artists continue to have an impactful presence. From classic singers to current superstars, these artists represent various genres, styles and generations.
From folk to rock, Spanish musicians are making waves across the world with their music, touching hearts while contributing to urban sounds around the globe.
Enrique Iglesias
Born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler in 1975, he is the son of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and former model Isabel Preysler. Since his arrival, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler has set records across numerous genres and become one of the best-selling Latin pop artists ever.
Enrique Iglesias is an award-winning musician with global reach. He has sold more than 137 million albums globally and been honored with 154 number-one singles on Billboard Hot Latin Songs charts as well as being honored three times with Grammy awards.
Iglesias launched his career on the Fonovisa label as an artist performing under the stage name of Enrique Martinez during the mid-’90s, eventually transcending into English-language markets by the turn of the millennium.
Rosalia
Rosalia is an award-winning artist, revolutionizing global pop with her innovative musical fusion and visually stunning aesthetic. Her breakthrough album El Mal Querer modernized flamenco for a new audience and earned her both GRAMMYs as well as eight Latin Grammys – including Album of the Year – at her first attempt.
Motomami was another groundbreaking release by this multi-talented artist, taking reggaeton as its main influence and merging it with traditional music from Latin America and hip hop or industrial genres. Her creative experimentations garnered her much praise, even Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodovar who cast her in his movie Dolor y Gloria! Rosalia draws influences from diverse fields of music into her works such as Flamenco artists to Kate Bush, Missy Elliott and Antonio Vivaldi to name just a few!
Aitana
Aitana achieved national renown after participating in Operacion Triunfo, and she has gone on to release several top-charting singles. Her music features pop foundation with dance elements and sweet melody.
She signed with Universal Music Spain and released her debut proper album, Spoiler, in February 2019; it became an enormous hit. Aitana continued her dominance of the charts with 11 Razones releases in 2020 featuring popular songs such as “Lo Malo” and “Vas a Quedarte.”
She has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, such as an Ondas Award and several LOS40 Music Awards. Additionally, she serves as coach on La Voz Kids (Spanish version).
David Bisbal
After coming in second place on Operacion Triunfo television show in 2001, David Bisbal signed with Vale Music and released his debut album Corazon Latino recorded in Miami by Kike Santander and producing. Record sales occurred within its first week of release!
With his 2004 release of Buleria, he further established his international popularity through a blend of pop, ballads and flamenco fusions that reached out to an eclectic international audience. Since then he has released four studio albums as well as performing concerts across Europe and Latin America where he received multiple awards including Premio Ondas and Amigo awards; becoming one of Spain’s most celebrated musical icons.
Pablo Alboran
Pablo Alboran (or Pablo Moreno de Alboran Ferrandiz, more commonly known by his stage name of Pablo Alboran) is a Spanish singer-songwriter best known as simply Pablo. After making waves with a heartwarming coming out video, Pablo became an instant household name among Latin pop fans. Since then he has released four albums: his self-titled debut Pablo Alboran (2011); En Acustico (2012) and Terral (2015) all of which reached number one on Spanish charts.
Alboran has collaborated with stars such as Portuguese fado star Carminho, Mexican siblings Jesse & Joy and flamenco singer Estrella Morente to showcase his diverse musical talent evoking flamenco and fado genres through contemporary pop takes that recall these genres. Join Eurochannel to discover this captivating performer whose voice mesmerises his audience!
Morad
Morad’s raw sentiments in his music can resonate with anyone trying to adapt to another culture. He provides an important voice for immigrants living in Barcelona where he addresses issues such as drug addiction, dating culture and having multiple identities.
His music blends trap and rap styles, making him a beloved artist in Spain. Collaborations with artists like Bizarrap and his solo single Pelele both topped the PROMUSICAE charts in 2021; these successes added to his net worth along with income from live performances and product endorsements; however legal disputes may impede future career endeavors.