cumbia
21 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making cumbia. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole cumbia guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making cumbia?
Gilda, Bomba Estéreo, Totó La Momposina, Selena, Leonor González Mina, and Margarita La Diosa De La Cumbia are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/cumbia/girls lists 21, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making cumbia?
Further out, try Gilda, Totó La Momposina, Margarita La Diosa De La Cumbia, and Ana Bárbara.
Where should I start with cumbia?
Start with Selena and Becky G, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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