Spanish indie folk is an evocative and eclectic genre that combines traditional folk melodies and instruments with contemporary indie sensibilities. It often features acoustic guitars, tender vocals, and lyrical storytelling that draws from Spain’s rich cultural history and explores modern themes. Artists within the genre like IZARO and Rodrigo Cuevas blend the rustic charm of Spanish and regional folklore with a modern, introspective approach to songwriting, while Anni B Sweet and Russian Red add a delicate, ethereal quality to their music, often singing in both Spanish and English. The result is a genre that is at once deeply rooted in the past yet vibrantly present, offering listeners a soulful, intimate experience that resonates with the universal themes of love, loss, and the complexities of the human condition.

Los Mandamientos de Amor

Rodrigo Cuevas•

Lila Downs

Single - Released October 25, 2024