Ana Tijoux is a Chilean rapper, singer, and artist. Born in 1977 in France to parents who fled the Pinochet regime in Chile, Ana Tijoux often raps about her own life experiences, interweaving them with themes like global feminism, anti-colonialism, and indigenous resistance.

The artists and genres covered in these articles barely scratch the surface of the diversity and depth of amazing music from Latin America and Latinos around the world.

Latin American, and especially Mexican, culture have shaped the US from its inception. Latin Heritage Month is a great time to celebrate the richness and diversity of Latin America. Here are a few Latinx musicians who have impacted popular music and culture here in the US.