Malena Zavala (UK/ARG)

Malena Zavala is an Argentine-British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in London. Born in Buenos Aires and raised between Argentina and England, her music reflects this bicultural identity, blending psychedelic pop, Latin folk, and dream pop into a lush, layered sound. Her songwriting draws equally from the bossa nova and folk traditions of South America and the indie rock and shoegaze aesthetics of the UK. Her debut album "Aliso" (2018) was praised for its warm, sunlit production and intimate songwriting, while subsequent releases have continued to explore the intersection of Latin and British musical traditions. Zavala is also a visual artist, and her creative sensibility extends across multiple mediums. Her music has been championed by BBC 6 Music and other tastemaker outlets, establishing her as one of London's most distinctive and culturally rich musical voices.