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Cumbia Takes Center Stage as Spotify Celebrates Argentina’s Most-Listened-To Genre

November 5, 2025

Cumbia has long been woven into daily life in Argentina, and its popularity on Spotify continues to grow. The genre now stands as the country’s most-streamed sound, with Buenos Aires leading the world in cumbia listening.

Since 2020, local cumbia streams have surged by 237%, outpacing other popular Latin genres like reggaetón (+79%) and bachata (+155%). In 2023, cumbia grew another 73%, led by Ke Personajes becoming the first cumbia act to top the country’s most-streamed artist list. The momentum continued in 2024 with an additional 15% increase.

Today, 7 out of 10 Spotify users in Buenos Aires listen to cumbia. Midday is the genre’s peak listening time, often providing the backdrop for the city’s signature “asadito cumbiero,” an informal barbecue gathering with friends and family. Streams also spike in December, when cumbia becomes the soundtrack to Argentina’s holiday season.

A sound that keeps evolving

Cumbia’s journey in Argentina is a story of reinvention. In the 1980s and ’90s, tropical and santafesina styles flourished with Los Palmeras, Grupo Sombras, Los Charros, Antonio Ríos, and Gilda.

The 2000s saw the rise of cumbia villera (Pablo Lescano’s Flor De Piedra, Damas Gratis, Los Pibes Chorros, Mala Fama, Yerba Brava) and a melodic wave from Karina, El Polaco, and Grupo Play.

The 2010s and beyond brought viral dances, cumbia turra, and today’s Cumbia 420 and genre crossovers—think L-Gante, La Joaqui, DJ Tao, and Cazzu blending cumbia with trap and reggaetón.

Today’s cumbia soundtrack

Cumbia now dominates both playlists and charts. In 2025, some of the most-streamed cumbia tracks in Argentina include:

    1. “Amor de Vago” by La T y La M and Malandro
    2. “Piel” by Ke Personajes and Tiago PZK
    3. “Conmigo Te Gustó” by Pinky SD, Un Poco de Ruido, and Uriel Lozano
    4. “Perdonarte, ¿Para Qué?” by Emilia and Los Ángeles Azules
    5. “Un Besito Más” by Diel Paris and Salastkbron

Celebrating at Casa Spotify

To mark cumbia’s rise as Argentina’s most-listened-to genre, Spotify hosted three events at Casa Spotify in Buenos Aires:

Check out photos from the events below, and stream Damas Gratis’ live session on Spotify.

Presentamos Casa Spotify Buenos Aires, un nuevo centro cultural para creadores argentinos

August 15, 2024

En los últimos años hemos sido testigos del surgimiento de talentos innovadores procedentes de focos culturales de toda América Latina. Impulsados por el poder del streaming, los ritmos latinos están cambiando el ritmo de la música mundial y Argentina es el hogar de varios de estos como María Becerra y Bizarrap, quienes están rompiendo barreras y llevando su música a fans de todo el mundo.

En Spotify, estamos comprometidos a elevar a los artistas argentinos a la escena global, y ahora, estamos orgullosos de presentar Casa Spotify Buenos Aires, un nuevo espacio para creadores argentinos ubicado en el corazón de la escena artística de la ciudad.

Un lugar para que los creadores perfeccionen su oficio

Este espacio vibrante reunirá a artistas, productores, podcasters y fans durante todo el año, ofreciendo un entorno único para la inspiración, el crecimiento y la colaboración. Con un estudio de podcast, salas de escucha, un espacio de presentaciones acústicas y mucho más, Casa Spotify Buenos Aires es el lugar donde cada visitante puede encontrar su voz. 

“En Spotify, creemos firmemente en el poder de la música para conectar a las personas y fortalecer comunidades, y Casa Spotify es el espacio ideal para eso”, destacó Belen Dantas, Marketing Manager SOCO de Spotify. “Este espacio no solo brinda a los artistas y creadores una plataforma para compartir su creatividad, sino que también permite a los oyentes descubrir y disfrutar de una variedad de experiencias y conexiones significativas, fomentando un sentido de pertenencia dentro de nuestra comunidad global”.

Introducing Casa Spotify Buenos Aires, a New Cultural Center for Argentine Creators

August 15, 2024

Recent years have seen the emergence of groundbreaking talent from cultural hot spots across Latin America. Propelled by the power of streaming, Latin beats are reshaping the rhythm of global music. Argentina is home to a number of these artists, with hitmakers like Maria Becerra and Bizarrap breaking down barriers and bringing their music to fans around the world.

At Spotify, we’re committed to elevating Argentine artists to the global stage. And now, we’re proud to present Casa Spotify Buenos Aires, a new space for Argentine creators located in the heart of the city’s art scene.

A place for creators to hone their craft

This vibrant space will bring artists, producers, podcasters, and fans together year-round, offering a unique environment for inspiration, growth, and collaboration. With a podcast studio, listening rooms, an acoustic performance space, and more, Casa Spotify Buenos Aires is where every visitor can find their voice.

“At Spotify, we firmly believe in the power of music to connect people and strengthen communities, and Casa Spotify is the perfect space for that,” said Belen Dantas, Marketing Manager for Spotify’s Southern Cone region. “This venue not only provides artists and creators with a platform to share their creativity but also allows listeners to discover and enjoy a variety of meaningful experiences and connections, fostering a sense of belonging within our global community.”