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Francisca Valenzuela

Francisca Valenzuela is a Chilean-American singer-songwriter, poet and multi-instrumentalist born in San Francisco in 1987. She is one of the most recognized names in Chilean pop.

Origins

Her first single, "Peces," circulated in 2006, and her debut album Muérdete la Lengua followed in 2007. Later albums include Buen Soldado (2011), Tajo Abierto (2014), La Fortaleza (2020) and Maldita (2026).

The sound

Her music is piano-based pop and pop rock with a singer-songwriter focus, often addressing identity, independence and feminism. Her later work adds electronic and dance textures.

Legacy

She has won several Premios Pulsar, including Album of the Year for La Fortaleza, and earned Latin Grammy nominations such as Best Pop/Rock Album for Adentro. "BUGAMBILIA" was nominated for Best Alternative Song at the 2026 Latin Grammys.