In Latin America, women are shaping music and defining its future. To kick off the region’s fifth-anniversary celebrations of EQUAL, Spotify’s global program supporting women in audio, we’re unveiling a new Spotify Session featuring Chilean-Mexican artist Mon Laferte.
Marking a Spotify Sessions first, Mon takes on the dual role of both artist and musical director, leading an all-women ensemble under the visual direction of acclaimed filmmaker Magaly Ugarte. The performance embodies what EQUAL stands for in 2026: Celebrating women in leadership and creative decision-making roles across the industry.
A cinematic soundscape
This Spotify Session is a cinematic experience inspired by classic film noir. Mon leads a jazz ensemble styled in formalwear, while Magalay uses lighting, shadows, and textures to reinforce the performance’s emotional depth. Featuring an all-women lineup spanning musicians, production, and creative direction, the session amplifies their artistry and impact across every layer of the creative process.
“It was beautiful to work with an all-women crew,” said Mon. “The energy shifts completely, there’s more balance and a different kind of sensitivity on set. When I first started in music, there were very few women in these roles. Seeing that change now feels powerful.”
The session sees Mon reimagine her tracks “Femme Fatale,” “Otra Noche de Llorar,” “Veracruz,” “1:30,” and “Melancolía” through jazz-infused arrangements. The staging evolves with intimate spotlights, immersive LED visuals, and a carefully choreographed atmosphere, blurring the line between concert and visual art piece.
“When I was invited to create this session, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to do something different, not play the songs exactly as they are,” she said. “Being in this jazz universe allowed us to improvise and let the music breathe in a new way. I loved it so much that it even made me want to take this band on tour.”
The final product reflects Mon’s artistic philosophy of autonomy, depth, and excellence. And as EQUAL evolves into a unified regional movement in 2026, it signals a future in Latin America that’s ambitious in scale, collaborative in spirit, and culturally resonant.
Five years of EQUAL: A new regional chapter
This release arrives at a milestone moment. Five years in, EQUAL has supported more than 1,400 women artists across over 40 markets, driving more than 1.5 billion editorial streams worldwide. On average, EQUAL artists receive around 1.2 million editorial streams within their first month in the program, reflecting how discovery can translate into real career momentum.
In Latin America, that impact travels far. Nearly 59% of total listening to EQUAL ambassadors comes from audiences outside their home country, underscoring the region’s growing global influence and the power of cross-border fandom.
Beyond the Spotify Session, EQUAL 2026 also extends off the platform. As part of the five-year celebration, we’ll host EQUAL Days in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, a regional initiative bringing together women artists, industry professionals, and emerging creators for learning opportunities and meaningful connections.
Together, these initiatives reflect EQUAL’s evolution in Latin America: celebrating five years of progress as a united region, while actively investing in what comes next.
Visit the EQUAL hub on Spotify to discover the artists shaping this movement.
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