Natalia Lafourcade

María Natalia Lafourcade Silva was born on February 26, 1984, in Mexico City, Mexico, and grew up in Coatepec, Veracruz, immersed in music. Her father, Gastón Lafourcade, was a Chilean musician, and her mother, María del Carmen Silva Contreras, was a pianist. Natalia began her musical journey at an early age, influenced by artists such as Fiona Apple and Björk. She studied various instruments and singing, and at age 10, she sang in a mariachi group. In 1998, she joined the pop group Twist, but the group disbanded the following year. Producer Loris Ceroni recognized her talent, and at 17, she secured her first solo LP deal with Sony Music.

Natalia Lafourcade released her self-titled debut album in 2002, featuring a blend of pop, rock, bossa nova, and Latin rhythms, which included hit singles like “En el 2000.” She also contributed significantly to the soundtrack for the Mexican film “Amar te duele.” Her early career saw a shift when she formed Natalia y La Forquetina, releasing the album “Casa” in 2005, which earned a Latin Grammy for Best Rock Album by a Duo or Group with Vocal. After returning to a solo career, she released “Las 4 Estaciones del Amor” in 2007, an instrumental album, and “Hu Hu Hu” in 2009, which received Grammy nominations. Lafourcade has consistently evolved her sound, collaborating with multiple artists and exploring different genres while gaining national and international recognition.

Over her nearly 20-year career, Lafourcade has released numerous albums, including “Mujer Divina: Homenaje a Agustín Lara” (2012), “Hasta la Raíz” (2015), and the acclaimed “Musas” series (2017-2018). Her album “Hasta la Raíz” earned her multiple Latin Grammys, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She performed at the 2018 Academy Awards, singing the theme song from Disney-Pixar’s “Coco.” Beyond her musical achievements, Natalia is a dedicated philanthropist, supporting organizations like the UN Refugee Agency and Save the Children. She also initiated “Un Canto por México” to aid the reconstruction of the Son Jarocho Documentation Center in Veracruz after the 2017 earthquakes. Her recent album, “De Todas las Flores” (2022), marked a return to original songwriting and premiered with a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. In 2025, she is releasing her 12th studio album, “Cancionera,” recorded live entirely with analogue tape, continuing her artistic journey.