20 Female Artists From Almost Every Latin American Country You NEED To Hear

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Latin America is one of the most diverse, beautiful regions in the world, and Latin music is growing in international popularity. When asked to think of a Latina singer, the big names may come to mind: Shakira, J Lo, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, etc.. But there are SO many other amazing artists worth listening to. So if you're looking to fill up your summer playlist with some talented women, look no further! Here's an amazing Latina artist from almost every Latin American country.

1. Alfonsina from Uruguay

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Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguayan singer-songwriter Alfonsina makes music that is enchanting.

2. iLe from Puerto Rico

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

iLe is no stranger to the music scene, having been a part of her brother's group, Calle 13, for a number of years. Now releasing solo music, she showcases her powerful voice and artistic vision.

3. Brazil - IZA

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The music of Iza embodies the modern spirit of Brazil - a contemporary vibe with influences from pop and hip hop.

4. México​ - Girl Ultra

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Mexico City, Mexico

An R&B artist, her music is growing an elegant, distinctly Mexican limb onto the R&B family tree.

5. Colombia - Lido Pimienta

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Barranquilla, Colombia

Colombia has so many powerful female singers, but you can't deny Lido Pimienta's power. The Polaris Prize-winning artist contrasts emotions with steel drums and electro-infused rhythms drawing from reggaeton, cumbia and porro.

6. Argentina - Nathy Peluso

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Luján, Argentina

Peluso is really incomparable stylistically, with a mesh of r&b, hip-hop, trap and more. She even has a song where she raps about her love for pizza. Relatable.

7. Perú - Renata Flores Rivera

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Huamanga, Peru

Renata breaks barriers by singing in Quecha, an official language of Perú and the second most-spoken in the country after Spanish, but still stigmatized.

8. Chile - Mon Laferte

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Viña del Mar, Chile

Mon Laferte is currently the most played Chilean artist on Spotify worldwide. She is also the Chilean artist with the most nominations in a single edition of the Latin Grammy Awards.

9. Guatemala - Rebeca Lane

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Guatemala City, Guatemala

Lane raps about her experience in a female body and the struggle of women against sexism. She also speaks out about problems in Guatemalan society such as the consequences of war and the lack of justice.

10. Venezuela - Nella

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Isla Margarita, Venezuela

Nella showed her musical talent at a young age and now uses her beautiful voice to create songs of unity and love.

11. Ecuador - Domē Palma

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Domē is an open-minded composer and a charismatic performer.

12. Bolivia - Imilla MC

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La Paz, Bolivia

Imilla delivers sociopolitical rhymes about female empowerment.

13. Cuba - Eme Alfonso

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(unknown), Cuba

This Cuban singer-songwriter combines electronic sounds, world percussion and Afro-Cuban legends.

14. Dominican Republic - NIKOLA

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(unknown), Dominican Republic

Nicole Santiago, or Nikola, pays attention to her island roots, honoring both Haitian and Dominican traditions.

15. Honduras - Empress Of

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Los Angeles, CA (daughter of Honduran immigrants)

Lorely Rodriguez is a rising star in the indie music world. Her bilingual lyrics are in service to one of her biggest influences: her mom.

16. Paraguay - Nadia Portillo

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Capiatá, Paraguay

Nadia sings cumbia and pop.

17. Nicaragua - Manifiesto Urbano

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(unknown), Nicaragua

A group of singers that tries to put their Nicaraguan identity into each song.

18. El Salvador - YEiLY

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(unknown), El Salvador

Yeily's songs are truly effervescent tropical pop.

19. Costa Rica - Las Robertas

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San José, Costa Rica

This female-fronted psych rock band is going to be your new favorite if you're into groups like HAIM.

20. Panamá - Anyuri

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(unknown), Panama

Panama's rising female voice in reggae, Anyuri has released several girl power jams. She's a mujer who owns her sexuality.