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Recommended Spanish Artists | Introducing Talented, Authentic Singers!

A comprehensive introduction to Spanish artists!

We’ve curated a wide selection—from famous names to more niche, core artists.

Spain is home to flamenco, a folk music genre that’s hugely popular worldwide.

The scene’s standard is exceptionally high; among music aficionados, it’s often said to easily surpass the English-speaking world.

Indeed, the complexity of the compositions and the vocal prowess of the singers are on a whole different level.

This time, we’re spotlighting Spanish artists!

We selected them not only for their popularity but also for their skill, so be sure to read to the end!

Recommended Spanish Artists | Introducing Talented, Authentic Singers (41–50)

Tiempo de soleaOjos de Brujo

Ojos de brujo – Tiempo de solea
Tiempo de soleaOjos de Brujo

Ojos de Brujo is a band from Barcelona known for blending flamenco with a variety of other genres such as Latin and hip-hop.

“Tiempo de soleá” is included on their 2002 album “Barí.”

La mujer cactus y el hombre globoRayden

Rayden – La mujer cactus y el hombre globo (Videoclip Oficial)
La mujer cactus y el hombre globoRayden

Hailing from Madrid, Spain, Rayden is a multi-talented artist who is both a rapper and a poet.

Since his solo debut in 2010, he has drawn attention for a distinctive style that blends a variety of genres centered on hip-hop.

Following his debut with the album Estaba Escrito, he released numerous works including Mosaico and En Alma y Hueso, and is an acclaimed artist with awards from the Premios de la Música Independiente.

Known for socially conscious lyrics and poetic expression, he brought his more than 23-year music career to a close in 2023.

His work, which moves fluidly between music and literature, is recommended for those seeking deep reflection.

Que me quiten lo bailaoLucía Pérez

Lucía Pérez is a singer from O Incio who debuted after winning the audition program “Canteira de Cantareiros” in 2002.

“Que me quiten lo bailao” is a 2011 single that was performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Seguiriyas GitanasAntonio Chacón

Flamenco is a traditional Spanish music genre with a history of over 500 years.

Did you know there is a title in flamenco called “Don”? This title carries the same meaning as the Japanese “Don”—in other words, it denotes the face or top figure of the field.

In fact, across 500 years of history, only one person has ever earned this title.

The holder of that title is Don Antonio Chacón, who sings “Seguiriyas Gitanas.” He is not Romani.

Although flamenco originated with the Romani people, the fact that a non-Romani singer represents the genre shows just how merit-based flamenco is.

La gataMoncho

When people think of Spain, many probably picture flamenco.

Indeed, flamenco is a music genre that represents Spain, but there is another iconic genre as well: bolero.

In Japan, Shigeru Matsuzaki is known for excelling at it.

A great singer who represents bolero is Moncho, the artist who sings “La gata.” His boleros, delivered with an exceptionally warm voice, are clearly on a different level, so anyone who knows even a little about bolero but isn’t familiar with Moncho will likely be surprised.

Vengo VenenosoAntonio Carmona

Antonio Carmona, the vocalist of the legendary band Ketama.

He also composes for Ketama.

His songwriting ability is remarkable and he is respected by a wide range of artists.

He has collaborated with Buika, a highly accomplished artist.

His voice is very soft and exudes a calm atmosphere.

At the same time, it has solid depth and richness, making it truly engaging to listen to.

He’s a wonderful artist—be sure to check him out!

Si preguntan por quién doblanAntonio Chacón

Alejandro Fernández – Me Dedique A Perderte (Video Oficial)
Si preguntan por quién doblanAntonio Chacón

The god of flamenco, Don Antonio Chacón.

Born in 1869, he began performing as a cantaor around 1884.

From early on, his talent was formidable, and many cantaores disliked singing after him.

Flamenco has honorific titles, and Antonio Chacón bore the honorific “Don.” This is the same as the Japanese “Don” and is bestowed on cantaores of exceptionally high ability.

In the long history of flamenco, he is the only one to have earned this title.

As this background suggests, his vocal prowess was on another level.

Even artists like Diego El Cigala and Buika likely cannot match his pure vocal ability.

Recordings of him are rare and precious, so be sure to check them out!