Ana Tijoux: A Rising Chilean Star

Ana Tijoux is a renowned Chilean rapper and singer. Born in Lille, France in 1977 to political exiles from Chile, she moved back to her homeland at the age of eight. Growing up in Chile, she was exposed to a variety of musical styles that later informed her sound. Tijoux’s career began when she joined the hip-hop collective Makiza in 1998. With Makiza, she recorded her debut album, La Bala, which won Album of the Year at the 2000 Altazor Awards. After Makiza disbanded in 2004, Tijoux released her first solo album, 1977, to critical acclaim. She has since released several more albums and collaborated with a number of high-profile artists including Juanes, Residente, and Omar Rodríguez-López.

A Unique Sound

Tijoux’s music draws from Latin American rhythms, hip hop, and jazz for a unique sound that has earned her fans around the world. Her lyrics address social issues like inequality and racism with thoughtfulness and insight. In 2010, she was named one of the top 10 emerging global artists by Billboard magazine. She has also performed at festivals like Lollapalooza and Glastonbury. In 2018, she released her most recent album Roja y Negro, which has been met with great success.

A Career of Acclaim

Ana Tijoux has achieved international fame throughout her career as both a solo artist and part of the hip-hop collective Makiza. Her music draws from Latin American rhythms, hip hop, and jazz to create a unique sound that has earned her legions of fans around the world. From winning Album of the Year at the 2000 Altazor Awards to performing at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, Tijoux has established herself as one of Chile’s most successful rappers and singers.