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Recommended Spanish Artists | Introducing Talented, Authentic Singers!

Recommended Spanish Artists | Introducing Talented, Authentic Singers!
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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 (1–10)

Amiga MiaAlejandro Sanz

Alejandro Sanz – “Amiga Mia” (Video Oficial)
Amiga MiaAlejandro Sanz

Alejandro Sanz is famous for a musical style that centers on pop while lightly mixing in flamenco elements.

He’s also well known for his close friendship with Niña Pastori.

His musical approach falls under the genre of nuevo flamenco, but because the pop elements are stronger, I think he’s very accessible even for those not used to listening to flamenco.

He’s been commercially successful as well, having won the Latin Grammy Awards five times.

He’s an exceptionally catchy artist, so be sure to check him out!

Juro QueRosalia

ROSALÍA – Juro Que (Official Video)
Juro QueRosalia

Rosalía is an artist who enjoys strong support from all over the world.

Her musical style is highly distinctive: she sings a unique form of nuevo flamenco that blends flamenco with electronic sounds.

Because her music is unlike anything else, many listeners are likely to be struck by it.

Her songs convey a deep respect for flamenco, and she sometimes performs as a cantaora as well.

Her voice is on the higher, lighter side, so she may not be the type of cantaora who captivates purely through vocal power, but she makes up for it with an emotionally expressive singing style.

ProblemaKetama

Ketama canta “Problema” (1995)
ProblemaKetama

Ketama, the legendary band that represents Spain.

They are the group that stirred a new wind in flamenco.

Before they arrived, flamenco was largely traditional.

Ketama created a brand-new style that hadn’t existed before, called “Nuevo Flamenco,” by blending R&B, jazz, and other genres into flamenco.

Although they initially faced heavy criticism from Spaniards who valued tradition, they are now respected by many artists as pioneers of Nuevo Flamenco.

Their taste is incredibly sophisticated, so definitely check them out!

En Aranjuez con tu AmorJosé Carreras

Jose Carreras – En Aranjuez con tu Amor
En Aranjuez con tu AmorJosé Carreras

José Carreras, one of the members of The Three Tenors, is a great tenor representing Spain.

Early in his career, partly due to his small stature, he was not considered a particularly strong tenor.

He originally specialized in the lyric tenor repertoire, but after he began challenging himself with spinto singing, his projection and high notes became more stable.

His earnest way of living comes through in his voice, and many listeners find his vocals deeply moving.

Be sure to check him out!

Vete que te quieroBuika

Buika – Vete que te quiero (Videoclip Oficial)
Vete que te quieroBuika

Buika is an authentic artist from the island of Mallorca.

She captivates with a unique musicality that blends flamenco with soul, R&B, and even jazz and reggae.

Her greatest strength is, above all, her vocal prowess.

Beyond sheer volume and technique, she possesses astounding expressive power.

Her talent would unquestionably rank among the top three vocalists in the world.

In every respect—vocal runs, power, expressiveness, and musical sensibility—she is perfect: a true artist.

Nessun DormaPlacido Domingo

Nessun Dorma – Placido Domingo
Nessun DormaPlacido Domingo

Plácido Domingo is a Spanish tenor known for his rich, expressive style.

As one of the Three Tenors, he is among the world’s finest interpreters.

Tall, with outstanding vocal power and acting ability—and a handsome face to match—he attracted a large following of female fans.

In recent years, he has released many pop covers as well.

Even at an advanced age, his singing remains remarkable, and in the mid-range he still demonstrates a level of skill reminiscent of his prime.

Ciudad De PapelMalú

If you love extremely husky voices, I highly recommend the artist Malú.

Her voice is so husky it feels like it might fade away, giving her a uniquely atmospheric presence.

She also has years of experience as a judge on La Voz, the Latin version of The Voice.

While she doesn’t perform as a cantaora, she has solid cante skills as an artist.

Early in her career she was marketed more like an idol, but as she got older she shifted toward a more artist-driven path.

Be sure to check her out!