Julieta Venegas

About

Julieta Venegas Percevault (Spanish pronunciation: [xuˈljeta βeˈneɣas]; born 24 November 1970) is a Mexican singer-songwriter. She specializes in Spanish indie pop rock and embarked on her musical journey by joining several bands, including the Mexican ska band Tijuana No!. Venegas is proficient in playing 17 instruments, including the acoustic guitar, accordion, and keyboard.

Born in Long Beach, California, Venegas grew up in Tijuana, Mexico, since the age of one month old, and began playing instruments at the age of 8 when her parents first sent her to piano lessons. In the years that followed, music became her passion. She speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Additionally, she has a twin sister named Yvonne, who is a photographer.
In 1997, she released her debut album, “Aquí,” to favorable reviews in Mexico from the rock audience. Her subsequent production, “Bueninvento” (2000), also produced by Gustavo Santaolalla, garnered praise from international critics and was considered the third-best album in the history of Spanish Rock by Rolling Stone. In later years, she established herself as one of the most prominent songwriters in Latin pop, achieving fame in 2003…