\n\tWith International Women\u2019s Day (March 8) just around the corner, and Women\u2019s History Month in full swing, the editors of Billboard Latin and Billboard Espa\u00f1ol have compiled 30 of the best Latin music anthems by female artists.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe list includes powerful songs across different music genres that may have marked a before and after in the artist\u2019s career but also became a timeless staple for their fans.<\/p>\n
\n\tFor example, m\u00fasica Mexicana is represented with Alicia Villarreal\u2019s ranchera \u201cTe Qued\u00f3 Grande la Yegua,\u201d a song about a woman who\u2019s done taking care of her good-for-nothing partner, Jenni Rivera\u2019s \u201cOvarios,\u201d a corrido about being unapologetic and unbothered, and Selena Quintanilla\u2019s heartfelt mariachi \u201cQu\u00e9 Cre\u00edas,\u201d where she tells her ex that she has moved on.<\/p>\n
\n\tWe also have urban bangers on the list: such as Becky G and Karol G\u2019s \u201cMAMIII,\u201d where the two go drop hard-hitting verses about their exes, Ivy Queen\u2019s classic perreo \u201cQuiero Bailar,\u201d where she explores her sensuality in the dance floor and demands respect, and \u201cLinda\u201d by Tokischa and Rosal\u00eda, a track about two girlfriends who are having fun on their own terms. And there\u2019s also more recent releases like Ha*Ash and Thalia\u2019s \u201cAmiga Date Cuenta,\u201d which exudes pure female camaraderie; Cazzu\u2019s corrido b\u00e9lico \u201cDOLCE,\u201d about recovering from a romantic betrayal; and Elena Rose\u2019s self-love anthem \u201cMe Lo Merezco.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tMoreover, you will also find some Latin pop essentials: including Natalia Jim\u00e9nez\u2019s \u201cCreo En M\u00ed,\u201d where she powerfully chants about believing in herself, Natti Natasha\u2019s \u201cLa Mejor Versi\u00f3n de M\u00ed,\u201d one of her most ultra-personal songs yet about discovering her self-worth, and Olga Ta\u00f1\u00f3n\u2019s \u201cBasta Ya,\u201d penned by Marco Antonio Sol\u00eds, a song where she finds the courage to leave a toxic relationship.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhether it\u2019s about resilience, embracing your self-love, or blossoming after a heartbreak, see our 30 best female Latin anthems below, organized alphabetically by artist.<\/p>\n \n\tAlejandra Guzm\u00e1n electrified airwaves in the early \u201990s with \u201cEternamente Bella,\u201d a rousing anthem that extols the indomitable spirit and everlasting beauty of women. With its robust rock vibes and her impassioned rasp, the song urges listeners to embrace their allure. Peaking at No. 20 on Hot Latin Songs, \u201cEternamente Bella\u201d not only cemented Guzm\u00e1n\u2019s reputation as a powerhouse in Latin rock but also as a staunch champion of female empowerment. Its dynamic melody and inspiring lyrics, amplified by Guzm\u00e1n\u2019s raw and unbridled vocals, ensure its enduring legacy as a timeless anthem of strength and resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\t\u201cI don\u2019t plan on maintaining this love,\u201d Villarreal kicks off this timeless ranchera song about a woman who decided to finally leave her good-for-nothing partner. In the track, the Mexican singer chants about being too good of a woman and giving him everything only for him to not appreciate her. \u201cThe best thing in your life is escaping your hands,\u201d she sings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tWith its hypnotic fusion of folkloric Andean sounds and hip-hop beats, Ana Tijoux\u2019s \u201cAntipatriarca\u201d is a resounding feminist anthem that celebrates autonomy and insurgent strength. From her 2014 album Vengo, the song\u2019s poetic lyrics reject patriarchal oppression and champion the power of women to liberate themselves. Tijoux declares, \u201cNo sumisa ni obediente, mujer fuerte insurgente, independiente y valiente\u201d (\u201cNeither submissive nor obedient, a strong, rebellious, independent and courageous woman\u201d) \u2014 a collective call to break society\u2019s chains. The earthy presence of charangos and pan flutes intertwines gracefully with Tijoux\u2019s melodic yet commanding delivery, where tradition meets revolution. \u201cAntipatriarca\u201d stands as both a rallying cry and a musical ode to emancipation, inspiring listeners to march forward with courage and joy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tAfter getting on the international scope with \u201cMalo\u201d \u2014 a song dedicated to a toxic man \u2014 Spanish singer-songwriter Bebe came stronger than ever with \u201cElla.\u201d Part of her 2004 set Pafuera Telara\u00f1as, the feel-good pop song is about a woman who after crying over a failed relationship has discovered her self-worth and is unstoppable. \u201cToday you will discover that the world is only for you\/ That no one can hurt you, no one can hurt you,\u201d chants Bebe in the track that has endured for 20 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \t\t\t \n\tIf you haven\u2019t sung this song at the top of your lungs, you\u2019re missing out. This ultra-liberating song is a beautiful release; out with the old, in with the new. \u201cWhat goes away, is gone. Don\u2019t make that mistake with me\/ Because of how toxic you are, I don\u2019t want to see you again,\u201d Becky and Karol sing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tWith its infectious beats and spirited lyrics, Bomba Est\u00e9reo\u2019s flute-driven \u201cSoy Yo\u201d serves as a powerful testament to self-acceptance. Featured in their 2015 album\u00a0Amanecer, \u201cSoy Yo\u201d became an anthem for anyone who has ever felt different or out of place, encouraging them to stand tall and proud. \u201cNo te preocupes si no te aprueban, cuando te critiquen t\u00fa solo di: \u2018Soy yo,\u2019\u201d singer Li Saumet declares (\u201cDon\u2019t worry if they don\u2019t approve of you, when they criticize you just say: \u2018I\u2019m me.’\u201d) Charting on Hot Latin Songs at No 31, the song\u2019s impact was immense, capturing hearts worldwide with its vibrant music video that features a young girl confidently navigating the world with her own style and flair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\t\u201cDOLCE,\u201d with which Cazzu made her foray into Mexican music, is a corrido tumbado about moving forward after a romantic betrayal. \u201cAnd I\u2019m going out at night\/ put on that Dolce dress that, you know, looks so good on me\/ The same one that I wore when you fell in love with me,\u201d the empowered Argentine artist sings. The 2025 song is produced by Argentine hitmaker Nito Cotton and is backed by pleasant requintos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\t\u201cMe Lo Merezco\u201d is a nearly three-minute-long manifestation and self-love letter, in which Venezuelan singer and songwriter Elena Rose chants about living in the present and enjoying the little things \u2014 but above all, deserving all her blessings. \u201cReal love, I deserve it\/ That everything comes out great, I deserve it\/ Good things come to me, I will achieve it, the ocean view, I deserve it\/ A blue sky, I deserve it\/ A cool life, I deserve it,\u201d she sings soulfully. The R&B-, funk- and urban-tinged bop even lifts from Paula Cole\u2019s late-\u201990s smash \u201cI Don\u2019t Want to Wait\u201d as a friendly reminder to start living your life before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tThe singer-songwriter Elsa y Elmar celebrates the nature of being a woman with her work \u201cEntre Las Piernas\u201d (\u201cBetween The Legs\u201d), co-written with Natalia Lacunza and Claudia Brant. With this honest and unapologetic anthem, the Colombian artist breaks the stigma of talking openly about menstruation, embracing the beauty of femininity with all its complexities. The music video, masterfully animated with pre-Hispanic, pre-Columbian art, and Mesoamerican figures, illustrates the range of emotions that a woman goes through during that time of the month. \u201cIn this song, I speak from the Elsa who inhabits her body and her femininity, who honors her blood and consequently, to all those women with whom I share this experience,\u201d Elsa said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tPerhaps ahead of its time, this 1980s feminist anthem has stood the test of time thanks to a simple-yet-direct message that we can all get behind: \u201cDon\u2019t control me.\u201d In times when feminist art wasn\u2019t as celebrated or embraced as it can be today, this oldie but goodie is a blow to the patriarchy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \t\t\t \n\tIn an almost cynical way \u2014 but filled with exhilaration \u2014 Gloria Trevi delivers a powerful message of unapologetic individuality and flamboyant defiance with \u201cTodos Me Miran.\u201d The song serves as an anthem for self-assertion, telling the story of a woman who breaks free from the chains of a repressive relationship to embrace her independence and strength \u2014 a narrative that echoes Trevi\u2019s own tumultuous journey. Released in 2006 on her album\u00a0La Trayectoria, this electro-dance banger soared on the\u00a0Billboard\u00a0charts, reaching No. 18 on Latin Pop Songs and No. 32 on the Hot Latin Songs. Its gender-bending music video became a visual symbol of the song\u2019s message, celebrating the unbridled joy of being true to oneself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tThalia and Ha*Ash celebrate those sincere friends capable of telling things to us straight, even in the most painful moments. In \u201cAmiga Date Cuenta\u201d (which loosely translates to \u201cMy friend, open your eyes\u201d), the Mexican superstar and the sisters duo join forces to make a heartbroken friend see that she is not alone, and that she deserves better. \u201cIf to forget him you need to drink all night\/ I am here by your side, far from that jerk\/ Friends are for that,\u201d they sing in part of the song, a fresh fusion of Ha*Ash\u2019s characteristic pop-country style with touches of mariachi, written by Jos\u00e9 Luis Roma. Released in February 2025, the track conveys a powerful message of female camaraderie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tThrough this track, Ivy Queen delivers a clear message: women have the right to express themselves freely on the dance floor without owing anything to anyone. Released in 2003 as part of her album\u00a0Diva, \u201cQuiero Bailar\u201d became a milestone in reggaet\u00f3n, not only for its infectious rhythm but also for its progressive lyrics that challenge traditionally male-centric views and the societal expectations placed on women. It reached No. 29 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and became an anthem of empowerment for women everywhere. The Puerto Rican diva also cemented her status as the Queen of Reggaet\u00f3n, advocating for women\u2019s rights and freedom of expression in a genre often overshadowed by male narratives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tA corrido flawlessly performed by one of the queens of regional Mexican music, in \u201cOvarios\u201d Jenni Rivera talks about what it means to be in charge and unapologetically alludes to her strength and power, which she attributes to her large ovaries. \u201cKeep giving me more fame\/ I look at them from up here,\u201d she sings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\tSet against a buoyant pop rhythm, Julieta Venegas and Miau Trio\u2019s \u201cMujeres\u201d is a feminist anthem and a song of sisterhood inspired by women\u2019s marches and the fight against gender violence in Mexico, primarily, the femicides in Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez. With lyrics that pay tribute to those who are no longer here (\u201cPa\u00f1uelo en mano para nombrar a cada mujer desaparecida\u201d), Venegas and the Argentine group also celebrates feminine strength, diversity and the power of rebellion against the patriarchy. The song serves as both a reminder of the injustices that persist and a proclamation of hope, resilience and unity. From its soft yet powerful rhythm to its deeply meaningful message, \u201cMujeres\u201d inspires collective struggle and liberation, delivered with courage and solidarity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \n\t\u201cDPM\u201d \u2014 an acronym for \u201cde puta madre\u201d which loosely translates to \u201cbest f\u2013king time\u201d\u2014finds Kany Garc\u00eda doing just that: having the time of her life. The track, which gained virality on social media, narrates the story of a woman who\u2019s life blossomed after getting out of a relationship. \u201cThe mirror tells me \u2018beautiful, you\u2019re in your best moment\u2019\/ Oh, love yourself, shake it off\/ All the bad things are a TBT,\u201d the Puerto Rican artist chants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n![\"Billboard](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-billboard-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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Alejandra Guzm\u00e1n, \u201cEternamente Bella\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Alicia Villarreal, \u201cTe Qued\u00f3 Grande la Yegua\u201d<\/h2>\n
Ana Tijoux, \u201cAntipatriarca\u201d<\/h2>\n
Bebe, \u201cElla\u201d<\/h2>\n
Becky G & Karol G, \u201cMAMIII\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Emilio Sanchez\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nBomba Est\u00e9reo, \u201cSoy Yo\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Cazzu, \u201cDOLCE\u201d<\/h2>\n
Elena Rose, \u201cMe Lo Merezco\u201d<\/h2>\n
Elsa y Elmar, \u201cEntre Las Piernas\u201d<\/h2>\n
Flans, \u201cNo Controles\u201d<\/h2>\n
Gloria Trevi, \u201cTodos Me Miran\u201d<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Great Talent Records\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nHa*Ash & Thalia, \u201cAmiga Date Cuenta\u201d<\/h2>\n
Ivy Queen, \u201cQuiero Bailar\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Jenni Rivera, \u201cOvarios\u201d<\/h2>\n
Julieta Venegas & Miau Trio, \u201cMujeres\u201d<\/h2>\n
Kany Garc\u00eda, \u201cDPM (De Pxta Madre)\u201d<\/h2>\n
Karol G, \u201cBichota\u201d<\/h2>\n
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