Silvana Estrada
Silvana Estrada | |
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 Estrada in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 15, 1997 Coatepec, Veracruz,Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | Glassnote |
Silvana Estrada(born April 15, 1997) is a Mexican musician and songwriter. She has released three albums, including two with collaboration from musicianCharlie Hunter.Additionally, she has worked with artists likeNatalia Lafourcade,Caloncho,Alex Cuba,andGuitarricadelafuente,among others.
Early life
[edit]Estrada was born inCoatepec, Veracruzin Mexico. Her parents were bothluthiers.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 theUniversidad VeracruzanainXalapa, Veracruz.[1]While she was still studying, she started to write songs playing aVenezuelan cuatrofrom 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.[2]
Career
[edit]While attending a jazz seminar where she performed some of her compositions, she met American musicianCharlie Hunterwho proposed she work with him. They recorded the albumLo Sagradoat Estrada's parents' cabin in Coatepec; the album was released in 2017 and later re-released in 2020.[3]In 2018, Estrada worked on a second album with Hunter titledCharlie Hunter/Carter McLean Featuring Silvana Estrada.The album was recorded in the United States and also features American drummer Carter McLean.[4]Also in 2018, Estrada released the four-song EPPrimeras Canciones.[5]During 2019, she embarked on a Mexican tour and performed with artists likeNatalia Lafourcade,Mon Laferte,andJulieta Venegas.[6]
In 2020, she was signed to American labelGlassnote Records,becoming the first Latin American artist signed to the label.[7]On January 21, 2022, she releasedMarchita,her first solo album and third album overall.[6]The album was produced by Gustavo Guerrero and received critical acclaim upon release.[8]To promote the album, she embarked on a solo tour through the United States.[2]
Estrada shared the 2022Latin Grammy Award for Best New ArtistwithAngela Alvarezat the23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards[9]
Influences
[edit]Estrada has cited American jazz singersBillie HolidayandSarah Vaughanas influences when she started becoming interested in music.[6]Furthermore, her vocal delivery and style have been influenced by Latin American folk singers likeChavela Vargas,Violeta Parra,Mercedes SosaandToña la Negra.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Marchita(2022)
EPs
[edit]- Primeras Canciones(2018)
- Abrazo(2022)
Collaborative albums
[edit]- Lo SagradowithCharlie Hunter(2017)
Singles
[edit]- Amor Eterno(2018)
- Para Siempre(2020)
- Tom’s Diner(2023)
- Milagro y Desastre(2023)
- Qué Problema (2023)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Global Music Performance | "Milagro y Desastre" | Nominated | [11] |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2022 | Best New Artist | Herself | Won | [12] |
| Best Singer-Songwriter Album | Marchita | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Best Singer-Songwriter Song | "Si Me Matan" | Nominated | [13] | |
| Libera Awards | 2023 | Best Latin Record | Marchita | Nominated | [14] |
| Rolling Stone en EspañolAwards | 2023 | Album of the Year | Nominated | [15][16] | |
| Promising Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
| Voice of the Audience | Nominated | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^"Silvana Estrada".Glassnote Records.RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^abHuston Crespo, Marysabel (January 24, 2022)."Así es como Silvana Estrada se enamoró del cuatro venezolano, su primer amor al que describe como" el más sano "".CNN en Español(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Criales, José Pablo (July 24, 2020)."Silvana Estrada se reencuentra con Lo Sagrado".El País(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Bucio, Erika (January 27, 2018)."Logra Silvana sueño sonoro".El Norte(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Kolba, Andrew (September 23, 2021)."Silvana Estrada lanza el nuevo sencillo y video musical de" Tristeza "del próximo álbum de debut, 'Marchita'".Al Día(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^abcHerrera, Isabelia (January 27, 2022)."'¿Qué flores crecen, digamos, a partir de la tristeza?': Silvana Estrada le canta al desamor ".The New York Times(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Flores, Griselda (August 27, 2020)."Mexican Singer-Songwriter Silvana Estrada Becomes First Latin Artist Signed to Glassnote Records: Exclusive".Billboard(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Dominguez Martinez, Belem (January 25, 2022)."Silvana Estrada Lanza El Álbum" Marchita "".Grita Radio(in Spanish).RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^https:// cnn /cnn/2022/11/17/entertainment/angela-alvarez-best-new-artist-latin-grammys/index.html[bare URL]
- ^Flores, Griselda (January 20, 2022)."Latin Artist on the Rise: How Silvana Estrada's Voice Became Her Most Powerful Instrument".Billboard.RetrievedJune 25,2022.
- ^Guglielmi, Jodi (2024-02-04)."Grammys 2024: The Complete Winners List".Rolling Stone.Retrieved2024-02-04.
- ^Cobo, Leila (2022-11-17)."Latin Grammys 2022: Jorge Drexler & Bad Bunny Lead Early Winners (Updating)".Billboard.Retrieved2022-11-18.
- ^Cobo, Leila; Ratner-Arias, Sigal (November 16, 2023)."Latin Grammy Awards 2023 Winners: Full List".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 16,2023.
- ^Aswad, Jem (March 22, 2023)."Wet Leg Leads Nominations for A2IM's Indie Libera Awards".Variety.RetrievedMarch 22,2023.
- ^Raygoza, Isabella (August 11, 2023)."Bad Bunny & Rosalía Lead Rolling Stone En Español Award Nominations: Complete List".Billboard.RetrievedSeptember 6,2023.
- ^Lopez, Julyssa (October 23, 2023)."Natalia Lafourcade, Tainy Win Big at InauguralRolling Stone en EspañolAwards ".Rolling Stone.RetrievedNovember 10,2023.
- ^"Vota por tu artista favorito en los Premios ROLLING STONE en ESPAÑOL".Rolling Stone(in Spanish). September 29, 2023.RetrievedMay 23,2024.
