Silvana Estrada (born April 15, 1997) is a Mexican singer-songwriter. She has released three albums, including two with collaboration from musician Charlie Hunter. Additionally, she has worked with artists like Natalia Lafourcade, Caloncho, Alex Cuba, and Guitarricadelafuente, among others.
Early life Estrada was born in Coatepec, Veracruz in Mexico. Her parents were both luthiers. She began playing music at a young age, later performing in different bars from her hometown. At 16, she was accepted into a jazz program at the Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa, Veracruz. While she was still studying, she started to write songs playing a Venezuelan cuatro from her father after not being able to connect with the piano while composing. Currently she still uses the cuatro as one of the main instruments in her music.
Career While attending a jazz seminar where she performed some of her compositions, she met American musician Charlie Hunter who proposed she work with him. They recorded the album Lo Sagrado at Estrada's parents' cabin in Coatepec; the album was released in 2017 and later re-released in 2020. In 2018, Estrada worked on a second album with Hunter titled Charlie Hunter/Carter McLean Featuring Silvana Estrada. The album was recorded in the United States and also features American drummer Carter McLean. Also in 2018, Estrada released the four-song EP Primeras Canciones. During 2019, she embarked on a Mexican tour and performed with artists like Natalia Lafourcade, Mon Laferte, and Julieta Venegas.
In 2020, she was signed to American label Glassnote Records, becoming the first Latin American artist signed to the label. On January 21, 2022, she released Marchita, her first solo album and third album overall. The album was produced by Gustavo Guerrero and received critical acclaim upon release. To promote the album, she embarked on a solo tour through the United States.
Estrada shared the 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist with Angela Alvarez at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Influences Estrada has cited American jazz singers Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan as influences when she started becoming interested in music. Furthermore, her vocal delivery and style have been influenced by Latin American folk singers like Chavela Vargas, Violeta Parra, Mercedes Sosa and Toña la Negra.
Discography Studio albums Marchita (2022) Vendrán Suaves Lluvias (2025)
EPs Primeras Canciones (2018) Abrazo (2022)
Collaborative albums Lo Sagrado with Charlie Hunter (2017)
Singles Year Song Album 2018 Te Guardo Primeras Canciones Sabré Olvidar Tenías Que Ser Tú Amor Eterno 2019 Carta Marchita 2020 Para Siempre - 2021 Si Me Matan Abrazo Marchita Marchita Tristeza La Corriente 2022 Brindo Abrazo Aquí 2023 Tom’s Diner - Milagro y Desastre Qué Problema 2025 Como Un Pájaro Vendrán Suaves Lluvias Lila Alelí Dime No Te Vayas Sin Saber
Awards and nominations AwardYear Category Nominated work Result Ref.Grammy Awards2024Best Global Music Performance"Milagro y Desastre" Latin Grammy Awards2022 Best New Artist Herself Best Singer-Songwriter Album Marchita 2023 Best Singer-Songwriter Song "Si Me Matan" 2025 "Como un Pájaro" 2026"Dime"Record of the YearSong of the YearAlbum of the YearVendrán Suaves LluviasBest Singer-Songwriter AlbumBest Roots Song"El Alma Mía" Libera Awards 2023 Best Latin Record Marchita Rolling Stone en Español Awards 2023 Album of the Year Promising Artist of the Year Herself Voice of the Audience
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