Famous Mexican Lyricists & Songwriters

Starting her entertainment career at age 5, Dulce María was seen in countless commercials before she began performing in music groups and telenovelas. She soared to fame as Roberta Alexandra from the popular series Rebelde. She also released hit singles such as No Sé Llorar and worked with PETA.

Born to photographer parents, singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas was naturally included toward the arts and was trained in ballet, painting, and music in childhood. She later performed with bands such as Tijuana No! and also released solo hits such as Me Voy. The 6-time Latin Grammy winner is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Known as La Luna de América, Mexican singer Ana Gabriel had started performing on stage at age 6. Best known for her chartbusting hits such as Quién Como Tú and Cosas del Amor, the Grammy-nominated singer has also got her own “Star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

José Alfredo Jiménez was a Mexican singer-songwriter whose work is widely regarded as the foundation of modern Mexican music. Over the course of his illustrious career, Jiménez composed over 1,000 songs. Such is the popularity of his songs that many popular artists from around the world have recorded his songs for their own albums.  

Lila Downs is a Mexican actress and singer-songwriter best known for recording songs in indigenous languages like Mayan, Purépecha, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec. Hence, she is credited with popularizing Mexico's indigenous peoples' cultures, heritages, and styles. Downs has won several prestigious awards, including a Grammy Award. She is also known for her humanitarian efforts that benefit Latin America's indigenous population.

The son of musician Ramón Covarrubias, Ramón Ayala was naturally drawn to music as a child and began playing the accordion. He has performed with several bands such as Los Pavoreales and is considered a master of Norteño music. He was also part of the popular duo Los Relámpagos del Norte.

Emmanuel is a Mexican singer best known for his ballads which achieved popularity during the 1980s. He has been honored with prestigious awards such as Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to music. In 1997, Emmanuel's work in philanthropy was honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award.

Aleks Syntek is a Mexican songwriter and singer best known for pioneering the Mexican version of the popular TV show, The Voice. Having earned nominations for prestigious awards like the Latin Grammy Awards and MTV Latin Awards, Aleks Syntek is often counted among the most popular and successful self-taught artists in Mexico.

Rigo Tovar was a Mexican singer, musician, and actor. Best remembered or his cumbias, Tovar achieved huge popularity for incorporating traditional Latin and Mexican music with contemporary instruments like a synthesizer. Rigo Tovar managed to sell more than 30 million albums and his music continues to influence several artists of all genres.

Oscar Chavez was a Mexican singer, actor, and songwriter. He is best remembered for his association with the Nueva Trova movement during the 1960s and 1970s. Although he began his career as an actor, Oscar Chavez achieved international prominence through his music. During his four-decade long career, Chavez used music to influence social changes.

Cornelio Vega Jr. is a Mexican multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of his father's music group Cornelio Vega y Su Dinastia. Even before establishing himself as a musician, Cornelio Vega Jr. had achieved fame on social media. He then went on to contribute immensely to the success of the band Dinastia.