Top 10 Mexican Female Singers: Icons & Rising Stars in Music

Stirring the soul and performances that ignite the stage, Mexico’s vibrant musical heritage has made a mark on the global music scene. Known for their powerful performances and soulful vocals, these artists capture the essence of passion and emotion, often delving into themes of love that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

Let’s highlight some of the famous Mexican female singers who continue to inspire and captivate fans across the globe.

List of Mexican Female Singers

1: Thalía

Date of Birth: August 26, 1971, Mexico City, Mexico.

Best Songs:

• Entre El Mar y Una Estrella
• Tú y yo
• No Me Enseñaste
• Cerca de Ti
• Amar Sin Ser Amada

Accolades:

• Billboard Latin Music Awards
• International Dance Music Awards
• Premios Juventud
• Latin Grammy Awards
• TVyNovelas Awards

Thalía is a renowned Mexican singer, songwriter, and actress known as “Queen of Latin Pop.” She has made marks with her powerful vocals, a unique blend of ballad, pop, and ranchera music, and impressive vocal technique of vibrato and mixed-voice singing.

In 1990, she debuted with her first studio album, Thalía, which became highly successful and is considered one of her classic music albums. With over 25 million records sold globally, she became one of the best-selling Latin music artists.

Furthermore, Thalía is a multilingual singer who has captivated audiences worldwide through her diverse singing skills, including Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Tagalog.

2: Gloria Trevi

Date of Birth: February 15, 1968, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Best Songs:

• Dr. Psiquiatra
• El Recuento de los Daños
• Como Nace el Universo
• Todos Me Miran
• El Sabor de la Soledad

Accolades:

• Premios TVyNovelas for Best International Singer

Gloria Trevi is a Mexican singer, songwriter, music video director, actress and television host known as “The Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop” and “Mexican Madonna.” She is well-known for her musical career, which spans various genres, including Latin pop and pop rock.

In 1989, Trevi made her solo debut with the album “Que Hago Aqui? (What Am I Doing Here?) which became the number-one hit on Latin Billboards. With her singing ability, she became a prominent figure among the famous Mexican female singers and solidified her position in the music industry.

3: Paulina Rubio

Date of Birth: June 17, 1971, Mexico City, Mexico

Best Songs:

• Y Yo Sigo Aqui
• Te Quise Tanto
• Lo Hare Por Ti
• Dame Otro Tequila
• Yo No Soy Esa Mujer

Accolades:

• Billboard Latin Music Awards
• BMI London Awards
• E! Entertainment Awards
• Lo Nuestro Awards

Paulina Rubio is a famous Mexican singer, songwriter, and television personality known as “The Golden Girl.” She is famed as a member of the acclaimed pop group Timbiriche and has captured millions of fans worldwide with her distinctive blend of pop and Latin rhythms.

Rubio’s first studio album, La Chica Dorada (1992), and second album, 24 Kilates (1993), achieved commercial success, making her the best-selling Mexican female artist on EMI Latin. With over 15 million records sold globally, Rubio became one of the best-selling Latin music artists.

4: Camila Sodi

Date of Birth: May 14, 1986, Mexico City, Mexico

Best Songs:

• A Quien Le Importa?
• Bailar Tocando
• Mejores Amigas
• Contigo
• Dolar Sin Fin

Camila Sodi is a famous Mexican singer, famed for her catchy music and relatable lyrics. Her music creates a personal connection with her listeners and resonates from all walks of life. Along with singing, she has also spread her wings in acting and modeling. She debuted in a film in 2007, The Night Buffalo.

In 2008, Sodi released her debut album, “Eres Tú”, which gained popularity and solidified her place in the music industry. She debuted as a singer and songwriter in the group Ella and el Muerto, making a new aspect of her artistic career in independent music with noise-pop and indie rock production.

5: Dulce María

Date of Birth: December 6, 1985, Mexico City, Mexico

Best Songs:

• Lágrimas
• No Sé Llorar
• Volvamos
• Rompecorazones
• Me Fui

Accolades:

• Eliot Media Awards
• MTV Europe Music Award
• MTV Millennial Awards
• Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Dulce María is a renowned name in the singing, songwriting, and acting industry. She has garnered fame as a member of RBD and has captivated millions of music fans with her pop vocals.

Maria started her career in singing in 1996 in a popular Mexican group, KIDS, and released her hit single “Beautiful,” a duet with Akon. In 2010, her extended play “Extranjera Primera Parte” made her the first Mexican artist to receive a platinum award in Brazil.

6: Lila Downs

Date of Birth: September 9, 1968, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Best Songs:

• La Llorona
• Zapata se Queda
• Naila
• Pecados y Milagros
• La Patria Madrina

Accolades:

• Grammy Awards
• Latin Grammy Awards

Lila Downs is a Mexican singer-songwriter renowned for her unique blend of indigenous Mexican music and contemporary sounds. Her soulful voice and social lyrics attract listeners and send good vibes through the music.

Downs released her debut studio album, La Sandunga, in 1999. It became a commercial success, making her a prominent figure in the music industry and one of the most famous Mexican female singers. In 2001, she achieved international success with the album Border: La Linea, which emerged in Mexico and Latin America’s music scene in the early 2000s.

7: Natalia Lafourcade

Date of Birth: February 26, 1984, Mexico City, Mexico

Best Songs:

• Hasta la Raíz
• Nunca Es Suficiente
• Tú Sí Sabes Quererme
• Qué He Sacado con Quererte
• Ella Es Bonita

Accolades:

• Latin Grammy Awards
• Grammy Awards
• Billboard Award
• MTV Awards

Natalia Lafourcade is a singer and songwriter famed for her folk-inspired music. Her enchanting soprano voice and poetic lyrics, which embrace the rhythm with poetic feelings, attract audiences worldwide.

Lafourcade released her debut self-titled studio album in 2002. The album showcased a blend of pop, rock, bossa nova, and Latin rhythms. The album’s tracks became a commercial success in the music industry. Furthermore, she is also well-known in pop, rock, and jazz music, which made her the most successful singer in Latin America and the United States.

8: Ángela Aguilar

Date of Birth: October 8, 2003, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Best Songs:

• La Llorona
• Cielo Rojo
• Ahí Donde Me Ven
• En Realidad
• Paloma Negra

Accolades:

• Premios Juventud
• Lo Nuestro Awards

Ángela Aguilar is a Mexican-American singer who gained recognition after performing “La Llorona” at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2018, which solidified her position as a rising Mexican pop star. She is well-known for her Mexican ranchera music, which attracts audiences with her impressive voice.

In 2018, Aguilar released her debut solo studio album, Primero Soy Mexicana, garnering critical acclaim and making her one of the youngest artists nominated for both the Grammy Award and the Latin Grammy Awards.

9: Anahí

Date of Birth: May 14, 1983, Mexico City, Mexico.

Best Songs:

• Corazon de Bombon
• Me Hipnotizas
• Dividida
• Mi Delirio
• Primer Amor

Accolades:

• Ariel Awards
• Latin Music Italian Awards
• TVyNovelas Awards
• Orgullosamente Latino Awards

Known for her fusion of pop and Latin pop styles, Anahí is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and actress. She flawlessly attracts listeners with the distinctive flavors in her music. At a young age, in 1993, she debuted with her self-titled studio album.

During her heyday in her solo career, she sold over 5 million albums globally and became the best-selling RBD member in the United States. She is a multifaceted singer who can sing in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian.

10: Lucero

Date of Birth: August 29, 1969, Mexico City, Mexico.

Best Songs:

• No Pudiste Amar Así
• Indispensable
• Não Me Amou Como Eu Amei-En Vivo
• No Me Dejes Ir
• Esta Vez La Primera Soy Yo

Accolades:

• Premios TVyNovelas
• Premios Eres

Lucero is a Mexican singer and entertainer who gained global recognition for her ranchera, mariachi, and pop song recordings. She released her first album, Él, in 1982 through Musart Records. Her single “Era la primera vez” achieved success in the Mexican charts, reaching the top 10 and top 20 on Billboard.

With over 16 million records sold globally, she became one of the most successful Mexican female singers in the 1980s and carried the success through the 1990s and 21st century.