Francisca Valenzuela, Bebel Gilberto & More to Perform Lincoln Center at Ruidosa Fest’s U.S. Debut

Ruidosa Fest, self-proclaimed as the first Latin American festival focusing on women in music, is poised to make its U.S. debut at New York City’s Lincoln Center on August 10. The festival, part of the venue’s “Summer for the City” program running from June 12 to August 10, will transform Lincoln Center into a hub of Latin music, featuring live performances, a panel, and cultural exchanges.

Founded in 2016 by Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela, Ruidosa Fest has evolved into a prominent platform that champions visibility and opportunities for “women who make noise.”

The festival’s lineup will feature a diverse array of talent, including Valenzuela herself, along with iconic Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, indie synth-pop duo Buscabulla, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter iLe, Colombian indie pop artist Salt Cathedral, Tijuana punk rocker Bruses, Venezuelan newcomer Nella, as well as Renée Goust + Khylie Rylo, Mireya Ramos, DJ Riobamba, and more.

The day will kick off with an industry panel titled Latinx to the Front: Nuestro Ruido Is Worldwide. The event will explore the media influence of Latin artists, moderated by radio producer Jeanne Montalvo and feature YouTube’s Stephanie Carvajal, Sirius XM’s Ellen Flores, Rolling Stone‘s Julyssa Lopez, Amazon Music’s Angie Romero, and Billboard Español‘s Sigal Ratner-Arias and Isabela Raygoza.

Motivated by a stark gender disparity at Latin American music festivals, Ruidosa Fest was conceived after discovering that women constituted only 9.5% of acts at surveyed festivals in 2016 and 2017, a figure marginally improved to 22.5% when considering mixed-gender groups. This deep-seated imbalance spurred the creation of Ruidosa Fest, dedicated to enhancing the representation and contributions of female performers inside the industry.

The performances will begin on August 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET. For further details about the full schedule and more, visit the event’s website.