From Buenos Aires to Mexico City, EQUAL Days Bring Latin America Together for Women in Audio
This year, Spotify celebrates the five-year anniversary of EQUAL, our global program dedicated to advancing equity for women in audio. We recently marked the milestone by launching EQUAL: The Podcast, creating an intimate space for women artists to share their stories.
In Latin America, the anniversary has taken shape as a unified regional movement, with Spotify hosting on-the-ground events that brought together artists and industry leaders to forge connections and spark conversations about the future of women in music. The celebration also included the release of Chilean-Mexican artist Mon Laferte’s Spotify Session, the first to be produced entirely by women.
EQUAL has already made a significant impact across the region, supporting more than 200 ambassadors who have collectively generated over 17 billion editorial playlist streams. From Mexico’s Julieta Venegas to Argentina’s María Becerra, Colombia’s ARIA VEGA to Brazil’s Julia Mestre, the program continues to amplify women artists, songwriters, and producers driving Latin music forward.
Here’s a look at how EQUAL Day events unfolded across Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil this March.
Argentina
In Buenos Aires, EQUAL took over Casa Spotify for a two-day event that brought together nearly 800 women from across the industry. Highlights included a standout panel featuring Argentine pop star Lali alongside EQUAL ambassadors BLAIR and BB ASUL, live performances from BLAIR and Yami Safdie, a financial empowerment session led by Sabri Castelli of Mujer Financiera, and a live taping with the creators of the En Teoría podcast.
In partnership with the digital outlet HISPA, Spotify also captured exclusive interviews with Yami, BLAIR, and BB ASUL to further amplify their voices.
Stream the EQUAL Argentina playlist and watch the panel with Lali, BB ASUL, and BLAIR.
Colombia
In Bogotá, EQUAL Days brought together artists and industry experts for two days of panels and networking focused on digital presence, live performance, career growth, and financial literacy. The program also included music camps and a live podcast session led by Spotify’s Head of Podcasts for LATAM, Thais Tavara.
Both days closed with conversations featuring EQUAL ambassadors Juliana and ARIA VEGA, who shared insights on reconnecting with their Colombian roots and building stronger audience connections. The event wrapped with a showcase featuring Juliana, nic, Vera Delacruz, Dayanara, and Laura Maré.
Mexico
In Mexico City, the fourth consecutive EQUAL Day reinforced its role as the event that inspired the broader regional initiative. The day featured conversations on topics ranging from mental health to sisterhood in the industry, with panelists including Julieta Venegas, Ximena Sariñana, Yeri Mua, and Paty Cantú.
The celebration culminated in a showcase spanning pop, Música Mexicana, hip-hop, and electronic, closing with a powerful performance of “Canción Sin Miedo” led by Vivir Quintana and joined by all participating artists.
Brazil
In São Paulo, the “Mulheres no Volume Máximo” (Women at Full Volume) campaign brought the community together at the Instituto Brasileiro de Teatro. The EQUAL Day event featured panels on topics including financial independence and mental health, and culminated in a special performance by AJULLIACOSTA.
As a final tribute, the names of more than 150 women artists, producers, and podcasters were projected onto the building’s facade, celebrating the strength and diversity of women in Brazilian audio.
Throughout the year, EQUAL Days will also take place in Mumbai, New York, Paris, Johannesburg, and Berlin, continuing to strengthen a global network of women artists and creators.
By creating direct opportunities for connection and year-round visibility, Spotify is committed to supporting women shaping the future of audio.
Check out the EQUAL hub on Spotify to discover more talented women artists and creators.
