Ana Tijoux is one of the most important Latin American rappers of all time. Born in France to Chilean parents who went into exile during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship, Tijoux is an unapologetically political emcee who has captivated global audiences with her messages of empowerment. She gives voice to the marginalized, amplifying the struggles of women, migrants, and the dispossessed, fearlessly confronting injustice through her music. In Billboard’s list of the “Most Essential Spanish-Language Rappers of Yesterday and Today,” Tijoux was ranked third for her seductive rhythms, powerful rhymes, and generational influence as a female rapper who continues to break barriers.
In 2024, Tijoux released VIDA, her highly anticipated fifth studio album and first in nearly a decade. Praised as a “joyous look at grief in all its forms,” Pitchfork notes that her “unflinching optimism remains one of the most refreshing parts of her work.” With VIDA, the Latin Grammy-winner reinforces her legacy as a fearless artist that faces adversity with a smile. As she declares in the final song of the album, “If the end of the world is coming, let’s dance naked together.”
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Programmed by curator-in-residence Jarrett Martineau
