Natalia Lafourcade | Broken Record

Early Years

Natalia Lafourcade's musical journey began with a serendipitous discovery of a guitar with only three strings in her aunt's closet. Despite its limitations, she started writing songs, driven by a deep-seated passion for music. Natalia recalls, "I didn't know how to play, but I took it. And then I started writing songs with three strings."

I didn't know how to play, but I took it. And then I started writing songs with three strings.

--- Natalia Lafourcade

Her early experiences were marked by self-learning and experimentation, which laid the foundation for her unique musical style 1 2.

   

Influences

Natalia's music is a tapestry woven from diverse influences, including Brazilian music and Latin American folk. She was inspired by artists like Violetta Parra and Simon Diaz, whose works deeply affected her songwriting. "I got really inspired by that music," she reflects, highlighting how these influences helped her find her own voice.

I got really inspired by that music.

--- Natalia Lafourcade

Her ability to blend these styles has resulted in a sound that is both personal and universally resonant 3 4.

   

Challenges

Throughout her career, Natalia faced numerous creative challenges, including a significant creative rut. A hummingbird once inspired her to overcome this block, leading to a renewed sense of purpose. "I was having somebody helping me with the rest of the strings," she shares, illustrating her determination to push through obstacles.

I was having somebody helping me with the rest of the strings.

--- Natalia Lafourcade

Recording her latest album presented logistical challenges that ultimately fueled her creativity, demonstrating her resilience and adaptability 1 2.