Be it one way or another, music has always been present in the lives of almost all of us. Each person has their tastes, their favorite artists and genres, and even their own favorite soundtrack.
We present below a small ranking with the best Spanish singers in recent years.
The list with the best Spanish singers
India Martinez
It was launched on the market in 2004 with the album "Azul de Lunares". Since then his “flamenco pop” style has been present within the Spanish music scene. In February 2017, he was awarded the Medal of Andalusia. Among his most popular songs, “Khedni Maak” stands out, included in the album “Trece Verdades” (2011).
Amaia Montero
He achieved fame inside and outside of Spain forming part of Van Gogh's Ear, a group to which he gave voice between 1996 and 2007. Since then, he has made a career as a soloist, maintaining a success similar to that achieved within the popular pop quintet. His vocal style has given him recognitions even beyond Spanish-speaking countries. As a soloist he has released three studio albums. Among his most popular songs is “I'm going to tell you a thing”, included in his debut album called Amaia Montero (2008).
Natalia Jimenez
It gained notoriety in Spain and in much of the American continent, forming part of La Quinta Station. In 2011 he started his solo career, after a little clarified separation from the band, to finish earning a place among the Hispanic voices with the greatest presence. In his own words, his musical influence is very varied: Janis Joplin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and even Heavy Metal. He has released three albums on the market. Among his most popular songs stands out “For being your wife ", included in his first work (2011).
Rosa Lopez
Rose to fame in 2002, after being proclaimed winner in Operación Triunfo and participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. Since then it has accumulated singles in the first places of all the charts, obtaining 7 Platinum Records and 4 Gold Records, with more than a million copies sold in Spain. According to a 2016 Personality Media survey, it is known to 91% of Spaniards. Has edited 7 studio discs. Among his most popular songs, “Europe's living a celebration” stands out, with which he participated in Eurovision and which would later be included in his first album Rosa.
Small
Born in the bosom of a family of musicians, daughter of Pepe de Lucía and niece of Paco de Lucía. Since 1998 it has always been at the top of the public's preferences. His career can be summarized as: 11 studio albums, three compilations and three live recordings. Two Latin Grammy nominations, He has won the Dial Awards 11 times and the Los5 Music Awards 40 times.. She is the only singer who has managed to fill the Palacio de los Deportes de Madrid 4 times in the same tour (the Tour Yes). Among his most popular songs, “I will not change” stands out, included in his album “Desafío” (2006).
Mónica Naranjo
Active since 1994, Monica owns one of the voices with the greatest vocal range, not only in Spain, but also internationally. It has sold more than 9 million copies throughout its more than 20-year career. Have 8 studio albums, 3 live recordings and 4 compilations. Among his most popular songs, “Sobreviviré” stands out, a promotional single included in his third album Minage (2000).
Merche
Her real name is María Trujillo Callealta, and she has been almost two decades present in the Spanish musical firmament. Multiple creditor of Discos de Oro, stands out, among other things, for its ease of connecting with the public every time he goes on tour. It is classified by many as one of the most authentic Hispanic voices, since she has composed almost all of her songs herself. Seven studio albums make up its record collection. Among his most popular songs stands out "I wish you”, Included in his debut album Mi Sueño (2002).
Marta Sanchez
One of the "veterans" in our ranking. He jumped into the musical arena in 1986 with the band Olé Olé. its solo career started in 1993, with the album entitled "Mujer". Has sold more than 27 million copies in Europe and America. Su discography includes 7 studio albums, 3 compilations and a live recorded DVD. Among her most popular songs, “Desesperada” stands out, which appeared in her debut work “Mujer” (1993).
Chenoa
Another voice that emerged from the famous television reality of the beginning of the century, Operación Triunfo. But beyond this show has made a name for himself in Spanish musical history thanks to his powerful voice. Accumulated 7 Platinum and two Gold Records for album sales, 2 Platinum Discs for selling songs and another Gold for selling a DVD. According to the Personality Media survey, is recognized by 96% of Spaniards. Among his most popular songs, “Todo irá bien” stands out, included in his album “Absurda cenicienta” (2007).
Diana Navarro
This Malaga artist has earned a space within the musical history of Spain, thanks to his peculiar style of merge traditional genres like flamenco and copla with Arab or oriental rhythms, among others. With his debut work, “Do not forget me”(2005) obtained a double Platinum Record. Among his most popular songs, “Campanera” stands out, which appeared on the album Camino Verde (2008).
Leire Martinez
She replaced Amaia Montero in 2008 as lead singer of La Oreja De Van Gogh, without implying any trauma among the thousands of followers of the band from San Sebastián. Among his most popular songs is “El Último Waltz”, from the album “A las cinco en el Astoria” (2008).
Edurne
His entrance to fame was achieved through the television shows Operación Triunfo, ¡Más que Baile! and Your face sounds familiar to me, winning the 2013 edition of the latter. He starred in Greese, the musical, touring all of Spain in front of the show. Among his most popular songs We highlight “Amanecer”, the first promotional single from his album Adrenalina (2015).
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