Jorge Drexler
latin pop · Uruguay
189K ▶
Country
Uruguay
5 artists
Uruguay's most distinctive music is the tango and the candombe — both recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — alongside local forms like murga and milonga.
In this directory it's represented by the candombe of Rubén Rada and Jaime Roos, the nueva canción of Alfredo Zitarrosa, the rock of El Cuarteto de Nos and the songwriting of Jorge Drexler.
Rubén Rada
candombe · Uruguay
40K ▶
Alfredo Zitarrosa
nueva cancion · Uruguay
35 ▶
El Cuarteto de Nos
rock en espanol · Uruguay
0 ▶
Jaime Roos
candombe · Uruguay
0 ▶
Frequently asked questions
What is the music of Uruguay known for? +
Uruguay's most distinctive music is the tango and the candombe — both recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — alongside local forms like murga and milonga.
Who are the most popular artists from Uruguay? +
Popular artists from Uruguay in this directory include Jorge Drexler, Rubén Rada, Alfredo Zitarrosa, El Cuarteto de Nos and Jaime Roos.