Silvana Estrada
Estrada in 2019
Estrada in 2019
Background information
Born (1997-04-15) April 15, 1997
Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Years active2017-present
LabelsGlassnote

Silvana Estrada (born April 15, 1997) is a Mexican musician and 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.[1] 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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] Also in 2018, Estrada released the four-song EP Primeras Canciones.[5] During 2019, she embarked on a Mexican tour and performed with artists like Natalia Lafourcade, Mon Laferte, and Julieta Venegas.[6]

In 2020, she was signed to American label Glassnote Records, becoming the first Latin American artist signed to the label.[7] On January 21, 2022, she released Marchita, 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 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist with Angela Alvarez at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards[9]

Influences

Estrada has cited American jazz singers Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan as influences when she started becoming interested in music.[6] 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.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Primeras Canciones (2018)
  • Abrazo (2022)

Collaborative albums

Singles

  • Amor Eterno (2018)
  • Para Siempre (2020)
  • Tom’s Diner (2023)
  • Milagro y Desastre (2023)

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Latin Grammy Awards 2022 Best New Artist Herself Won [11]
Best Singer-Songwriter Album Marchita Nominated
2023 Best Singer-Songwriter Song "Si Me Matan" Nominated [12]
Libera Awards 2023 Best Latin Record Marchita Nominated [13]
Rolling Stone en Español Awards 2023 Album of the Year Nominated [14][15]
Promising Artist of the Year Herself Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Silvana Estrada". Glassnote Records. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Huston 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). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. ↑ Criales, José Pablo (July 24, 2020). "Silvana Estrada se reencuentra con Lo Sagrado". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ↑ Bucio, Erika (January 27, 2018). "Logra Silvana sueño sonoro". El Norte (in Spanish). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  5. ↑ 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). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  6. 1 2 3 Herrera, 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). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  7. ↑ Flores, Griselda (August 27, 2020). "Mexican Singer-Songwriter Silvana Estrada Becomes First Latin Artist Signed to Glassnote Records: Exclusive". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ Dominguez Martinez, Belem (January 25, 2022). "Silvana Estrada Lanza El Álbum "Marchita"". Grita Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  9. ↑ https://www.cnn.com/cnn/2022/11/17/entertainment/angela-alvarez-best-new-artist-latin-grammys/index.html
  10. ↑ Flores, Griselda (January 20, 2022). "Latin Artist on the Rise: How Silvana Estrada's Voice Became Her Most Powerful Instrument". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  11. ↑ Cobo, Leila (2022-11-17). "Latin Grammys 2022: Jorge Drexler & Bad Bunny Lead Early Winners (Updating)". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  12. ↑ Cobo, Leila; Ratner-Arias, Sigal (November 16, 2023). "Latin Grammy Awards 2023 Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  13. ↑ Aswad, Jem (March 22, 2023). "Wet Leg Leads Nominations for A2IM's Indie Libera Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ Raygoza, Isabella (August 11, 2023). "Bad Bunny & Rosalía Lead Rolling Stone En Español Award Nominations: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  15. ↑ Lopez, Julyssa (October 23, 2023). "Natalia Lafourcade, Tainy Win Big at Inaugural Rolling Stone en Español Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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