Top 10 Artists You Need to Know - #7 Natalia Lafourcade

Hey everyone! This week I want to switch it up. Usually I post about indie artists who are making a name for themselves in the music industry. This time, I want to do the opposite and talk about a signed musician from México: Natalia Lafourcade.

Natalia has been a force to reckon with in the music industry for over a decade, and has multiple Latin Grammy Awards to prove it. You'll fall in love with the quirky, loving personality she displays both on and off stage.

I don't want to say too much about Lafourcade because I'm excited for you to form your own opinion about her. Here are a couple of her gems.

This first song has a nice Caribbean vibe to it. Lafourcade's voice is beautifully bubbly. Though it may not inspire you to dance like the women in the video, it probably will cause you to tap along to the beat - it's too energetic not to. I can't lie though. I could do without the school girl's whiny voice at 0:36 (LOL).

This final video showcases the personal side of Lafourcade. It features multiple musicians who campaign for a better Mexico: one run by love instead of hate; one where dreams can flourish; and one where its people are filled of happiness and peace. It's a cry against the country's corruption and a call for Mexicans to demand change and responsibility. If you can understand Spanish, you'll see why I choose this song. It's lyrics are deep and meaningful, telling a powerful story that people of all nations can relate to. 

 

Want more? Find out about her here, and visit her YouTube channel. Don't forget to let me know what you think!