Five artists to watch in Australia's Latin music scene

Latin music is having a moment around the world, and Australia is no exception. Here are five Australian-based Latin artists to keep an ear out for!

LAMIRA

Lamira is a Venezuelan-born artist from Sydney with a slick reggaeton sound that blends her Latin roots with global influences. She has become a driving force in bringing Latin influences into the mainstream across Australia.

Must-hear track: Angelito

ALETHIA

Colombian-born, Melbourne-based artist ALETHIA combines soul, reggae and pop influences to produce a beautiful chilled Latin sound, with a vocal performance second to none, as demonstrated on a live album from a performance at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Must-hear track: Cold Kiss

JALMAR

A Melbourne artist with Chilean origins, Jalmar makes Latin-influenced hip-hop, and has collaborated with a number of other Australian hip-hop artists, including Young Franco.

Must-hear track: La Fiesta

STEFANIA SERNA

Another Melbourne-based artist, Colombian-born Stefania Serna draws upon the traditional sounds of her hometown Cali to bring fresh energy to the salsa genre. She was also a music producer for Salsa The Show, a theatrical performance demonstrating the history and evolution of salsa.

Must-hear track: Nunca Bajaré La Guardia

DAYANI

Born in Ecuador and raised in Australia, Sydney artist Dayani is currently one of the most exciting rising voices in the Australian Latin music scene, telling tales of female empowerment and diasporic identity.

Must-hear track: Pa Mi Pa Ti