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| Ana Tijoux | |
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| Name | Ana Tijoux |
| Birth name | Ana María Merino Tijoux |
| Birth date | 12 June 1977 |
| Birth place | Lyon, France |
| Origin | Santiago, Chile |
| Genres | Hip hop, Latin pop, Electronica |
| Occupation | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | EMI, Universal, Nacional Records |
| Associated acts | Makiza, Julieta Venegas, Control Machete, Sergio Lagos |
Ana Tijoux Ana María Merino Tijoux (born 12 June 1977) is a Chilean-French singer and rapper known for politically engaged lyrics and a blend of hip hop, Latin pop, and electronica. Her career spans group work with Makiza and a lauded solo trajectory that achieved international attention with the album "1977" and the song "1977." Tijoux's music intersects with social movements across Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
Tijoux was born in Lyon to Chilean exiles who fled during the Chilean coup d'état of 1973; her family returned to Chile in the late 1980s during the transition from the Pinochet dictatorship to democracy. She grew up in Santiago, Chile and was exposed to Nueva canción through relatives, as well as to French hip hop from the diaspora community in Lyon and influences from Andrés Bello cultural circles. Tijoux's bicultural childhood connected her to networks including activists from the Allende family era, student movements at University of Chile, and artistic scenes that included members of La Ley and Los Bunkers.
Tijoux's early career began in Santiago with underground hip hop crews and collaborations with artists linked to Chilean labels like Nacional Records and producers associated with EMI Chile. She gained prominence as a member of the group Makiza, which emerged alongside acts such as De Kiruza and La Pozze Latina in the 1990s. Makiza's albums and singles placed them within circuits that involved promoters and venues tied to Festival de Viña del Mar and festivals alongside performers like Los Prisioneros and Inti-Illimani. During this period Tijoux worked with producers and collaborators connected to Control Machete and toured in contexts shared with Calle 13, Manu Chao, and Julieta Venegas.
Tijoux launched a solo career releasing albums through labels such as EMI and Nacional Records. Her 2009 album "1977" became an international breakthrough, supported by singles and placements in media including the Netflix series Narcos and film soundtracks alongside artists like Buena Vista Social Club and Gorillaz. The album's acclaim led to performances at venues including Madison Square Garden, festivals like Lollapalooza and WOMAD, and collaborations with musicians from the United States, Spain, Mexico, and Argentina such as Tego Calderón, Bomba Estéreo, and Vicentico. Subsequent releases continued her global touring with appearances at Montreux Jazz Festival and engagements with labels and promoters linked to Coachella and SXSW.
Tijoux's style synthesizes influences from hip hop pioneers and Latin American songwriters, drawing inspiration from Violeta Parra, Victor Jara, Kurtis Blow, Public Enemy, and Lauryn Hill. Her arrangements incorporate elements from jazz musicians like Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis as well as folkloric textures associated with Andean music ensembles and performers such as Inti-Illimani and Los Jaivas. Lyric themes reference political events including the Chilean coup d'état, human rights debates involving organizations like Amnesty International, and social movements such as the 2011–13 Chilean student protests. Her vocal delivery has been compared to contemporaries like MC Solaar and Common, while production choices recall collaborations with producers from Nacional Records and remixers tied to Four Tet-adjacent electronic scenes.
Tijoux has collaborated with a wide range of artists across genres: performers such as Julieta Venegas, Gustavo Santaolalla, Bomba Estéreo, Calle 13, Tego Calderón, La Santa Cecilia, Nathy Peluso, and producers linked to Rick Rubin-style crossovers. She has contributed guest verses and co-writing credits on albums distributed by Universal and independent labels, participated in charity compilations alongside Shakira, Maná, and Paul Simon, and engaged in production or vocal production with engineers who have worked with Sergio Mendes and Björk. Tijoux also collaborated with film and television composers for placements with creators connected to Netflix and international soundtracks.
Tijoux is recognized for outspoken support of social causes linked to Chilean student organizations, indigenous rights including Mapuche activism, women's movements exemplified by alliances with groups in Santiago and Valparaíso, and climate-related campaigns that involve networks across Latin America and Europe. She has performed at benefit concerts alongside activists and artists associated with Amnesty International, participated in events connected to Human Rights Watch, and used her platform to comment on politics involving figures from the Concertación era and broader debates following the 2019–2020 Chilean protests. Her public image intersects with media outlets like BBC Mundo, Al Jazeera, and cultural institutions such as Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos.
Tijoux has received nominations and awards from organizations and ceremonies including Latin Grammy Awards, Premios Pulsar, and critics' lists in publications like Rolling Stone and The New York Times cultural sections. Her work has been cited in academic studies from universities such as University of California, Berkeley, Oxford University, and Universidad de Chile examining music and social movements. She is regarded alongside Latin hip hop and fusion artists like Residente, Calle 13, and Nathy Peluso for influencing a generation of Spanish-language rappers, contributing to curricula at institutions including Columbia University and Universidad Católica de Chile and shaping festival lineups at Lollapalooza Chile and Festival Santiago a Mil.
Category:Chilean singers Category:Chilean rappers Category:1977 births Category:Living people