La Reina de Quechua Rap - Renata Flores, Peruvian Singer, Rapper, & Activist

La Reina de Quechua Rap - Renata Flores, Peruvian Singer, Rapper, & Activist

From the Andes to the world: this month, we bring you the story of Quechua singer, rapper, and activist Renata Flores—a journey of rhythm, resistance, and reclamation straight from the mountains of Ayacucho, Peru. This episode of Fritanga features an English-language introduction, followed by a powerful conversation in Spanish with the viral artist redefining Latin music and honoring Indigenous identity by bringing Quechua to the world stage.

Desde los Andes para el mundo: este mes, te traemos la historia de Renata Flores - cantante, rapera y activista quechua - una manifestación de ritmo, resistencia y reivindicación desde las montañas de Ayacucho, Perú. Este episodio de Fritanga Podcast comienza con una introducción en inglés, seguida de una conversación en español con una artista que está redefiniendo la música latina al honrar su identidad indígena y llevar el quechua al escenario mundial.

ABOUT RENATA [ENGLISH VERSION]:

At just 14, Renata Flores went viral rapping Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel” in Quechua—the Indigenous Andean language of her ancestors and the most widely spoken Indigenous language in Latin America. But that moment wasn’t just a remix. It was a reclaiming.

Now 24, Renata has become a powerful voice for Indigenous youth across Latin America. Her music blends hip hop, pop, and ancestral tradition to celebrate her roots and challenge colonial narratives. Her lyrics speak truth to power, and to the soul of a people whose language and culture have survived conquest, marginalization, and war.

Following her 2021 debut album Isqun - a 9-track tribute to the strength of Andean women throughout history - Renata is preparing to release her second album, deepening her commitment to cultural pride, Indigenous visibility, and sonic innovation.

📺 This episode is recorded primarily in Spanish. To watch with English subtitles, visit our YouTube channel @HispanicHeritage or click here to watch the episode today.

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SOBRE RENATA [VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL]:
A los 14 años, Renata se hizo viral interpretando “The Way You Make Me Feel” de Michael Jackson en quechua—la lengua ancestral de los Andes y la lengua indígena más hablada en América Latina, con más de 8 millones de hablantes. Pero ese momento no fue solo un remix. Fue una recuperación cultural.

Hoy, con 24 años y su segundo álbum en camino, Renata es una voz imprescindible para la juventud indígena en toda la región. Desde su ciudad natal de Ayacucho, continúa mezclando hip hop, pop y tradición ancestral para celebrar sus raíces y desafiar los relatos coloniales.

En este episodio, Renata conversa con Antonio Tijerino, presidente y CEO de la Fundación de Herencia Hispana, y con Marcos Marin Quintero, CEO y editor en jefe de Tiempo Company (El Tiempo Latino, El Planeta), sobre música, identidad y resistencia.

Sus letras abordan desde la justicia climática hasta la equidad de género y reflejan el alma de un pueblo cuya lengua y cultura han sobrevivido a la conquista, la marginación y la guerra.

🎙️ Este episodio fue grabado íntegramente en español. Para verlo con subtítulos en inglés, visita nuestro canal de YouTube: @HispanicHeritage o haz clic aquí.

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