Natalia LaFourcade

Born the daughter of French-Chilean singer and musician Gastón Lafourcade, Natalia grew up singing, acting and playing a number of instruments during her time in school. At the age of 10 Lafourcade sung in a Mariachi group before joining a girl trio group named Twist in 1998. Three years later the singer was offered a spot in a new pop/rock group by Italian producer Loris Ceroni, however after appearing reluctant, Ceroni encouraged Lafourcade to go solo.

The musician and producer Ceroni subsequently produced the majority of Lafourcade’s debut, self-titled full-length released in 2003. Issued by Sony Norte, “Natalia Lafourcade”, is a genre-defying record that showcases the singer’s wide spectrum of influences, distinctive vocals and apt songwriting. The album has since been certified three times platinum, aided by the singles “En El 2000”, “Busca un Problema”, “Elefantes”, and “Te Quiero Dar”, and secured four Latin Grammy Award nominations.

Following the release, Lafourcade surrounded herself with drummer Alonso, guitarist Chanona, and accordion and keyboard player Yuno, who collectively became known as Natalia y la Forquentina. The band’s debut arrived in 2004 after being invited to compose a song for the film “Temporado de Patos”, for which Natalia y la Forquentina produced crafted “Un Pato”. Working with producer Emmanuel del Real, the group’s debut album “Casa” was released in 2005 marked by driving guitars and heavy drums. Despite not fairing as well as her solo debut, the record topped the Mexican Albums Chart, earned platinum certification and the Latin Grammy for Best Rock Album. The group supported the release by a year-long series of shows around Mexico, after which in 2006 Natalia y la Forquentina parted ways.

After moving to Canada for nine months Lafourcade recorded and released the EP “Las 4 Estaciones del Amor” in January 2009. Noted for its instrumental nature, the four-track record is themed around the earth’s seasons and raised the anticipation for the singer’s solo sophomore release. In May 2009 Lafourcade issued her second full-length album “Hu Hu Hu”, led by the single “Axul”. The record rose to No. 9 on the Mexican Album Chart and subsequently spawned the singles “Ella es Bonita”, “Cursus Melodias”, and “No Viniste”. The full-length “Majer Divina” arrived in September 2012 winning a pair of Latin Grammy Awards, followed by “Hasta La Ruiz” in March 2015.