25 feminist songs and a plea to demand March 8, 2023 to the rhythm of women

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From Aitana to Taylor Swift through RosalĂ­a, Karol G, Shakira, Lola Indigo, Zahara and Nathy Pelusohere we leave you the feminist songs that we think should be played this March 8 and we also add, as bonus tracka short film made by Billie Eilish:

1. The band AidBelén Aguilera and Lola Indigo

If a song has been published in recent months that talks about sorority, it has been The band Aid. He hit by BelĂ©n Aguilera and Lola Índigo talks about a breakup but does not focus on it, but on the ‘girl power’, sorority and the essential role that friendship between women plays in our lives.

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2. business womanby Nathy Peluso

Another song that really deserves to be on this list is business womanfrom the latest album Nathy Peluso, Electric shock. In this song, as we are accustomed to by the Argentine rapper, the artist bets on the women empowerment but from a point of view little discussed in music: the business one. In business woman We can see a powerful Nathy who intends to serve as an example to all those women who are determined to take on the world.

3. The ManTaylor Swift

This topic of Taylor Swift talks about what a woman’s life would have been like if she had been born a man. The singer explains how path for men is easier than for women and makes a plea against prejudice.

4. You are killing meby Natti Natasha

If anyone has made an explicit call against gender violence in a song in the last year, it has been Natti Natasha with You are killing me, a song that screams against psychological abuse.

5. HawaiiBeatriz Luengo’s version

Another of the hits of the season has been Hawaii, by Maluma, in all its versions, including that of Beatriz Luengo, a feminist response with which the Spanish artist makes it clear that the important thing when you have a toxic relationship is to leave it behind. .

6. You shut upby Danna Paola

This same 2020 Danna Paola has presented KOthe album on which it is framed Shut upa feminist statement in which the artist addresses herself to make clear the importance of loving oneself before anyone else.

7. Santeriaby Lola Índigo, Danna Paola and Denise Rosenthal

In Santeria There was a high-level collaboration and the artists did not disappoint. Lola Índigo, Danna Paola and the Chilean Denise Rosenthal They hit the table with a song that makes it clear that ‘girl power’ is here to stay.

8. bugby Karol G

Karol G We are accustomed to female empowerment, and the latest proof of her feminist commitment is the buga hit with which he makes it clear that “no one can beat her” not even with ‘girl power’.

9. When you wentby Aitana and Natalia Lacunza

Aitana joined forces with Natalia Lacunza to release at the end of 2020 When you left, a song framed in his latest album, 11 reasonsin which the two artists also make it clear that it is vitally important leave toxic relationships behind and above all, love yourself.

10. Lysistrata, by Gata Cattana

If Spain had a singer who raised her voice clearly and openly against machismo, it was Gata Cattana. The Madrid rapper who died in 2017 has among her repertoire songs as powerful as LisĂ­strata, a true feminist anthem.

eleven. Today the beast has dinner at homeby Zahara

Zahara is an artist committed to feminism and in Today the beast at home This is especially evident. It talks about machismo, surrogacy and, above all, empowerment.

12. For my girlsby Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole ft Nathy Peluso

For my girls It is a song that brings together several female artists from different generations and with the title it says it all: this song is for them.

13. Snow tha product and Bizarrap, BZRP Music Sessions 39

For some time now, Bizarrap sessions have been leaving us with very diverse gems but all of them very powerful. An example is this one with the rapper Snow tha product, a whole feminist plea loaded with urban rhythm.

14. Ow momby Rigoberta Bandini

Virtually all of Rigoberta’s songs are feminist anthems but without a doubt Ow mom It is the one that has been playing the most in recent months. The participation of the Catalan in the Benidorm Fest

fifteen. flowers by Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus has given us this 2023 one of the feminist songs of the year. The American singer has made a statement of intent with this song that responds to the song When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars completely turning it around. And, like all women, she can take care of herself perfectly without the need for anyone else.

16. Antagonist by Belén Aguilera

One of the latest empowering songs that Spanish artists have given us is this one by Belén Aguilera. Antagonista is a cry of self-defense in which the artist from Barcelona makes it clear that the time has come to take control of her life.

17. Beautiful by RosalĂ­a and Tokischa

If RosalĂ­a has released a totally empowering and feminist song, that is it. Beautiful, his collaboration with Tokischa. Basically, this great song doesn’t need any further explanation! Just hit play!

18. TQG by Karol G and Shakira

One of the latest global hits has been TQG, lhe song in which Karol G and Shakira have joined forces to show that they are empowered and independent women who are only willing to share their lives with those people who are up to the task.

19. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

This song is a classic, but it cannot be missing from any compilation. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper is a cry for freedom that, unfortunately, is still valid. And the thing is… Like men, women want to have the freedom to have fun.

twenty. That’s how I danced by Rigoberta Bandini and Amaia

Rigoberta Bandini and Amaia joined in That’s how I danced to give a 180 degree turn to the children’s song from Los Payasos de la tele, The days of the weekto update its lyrics and adapt it to feminist women of the 21st century.

22. Amby IRA Rap

Medea, Raisa, SĂĄtira and Elvirus, members of IRA Rap, come together in a single motto of vindication and boredom in this song that leaves more than one motto to remember. Each of her lyrics speaks and defends feminism, sometimes in a more crude and direct way, but always necessary. Their songs are created based on a lot of social criticism, not suitable for sensitive ears or closed minds.

23. Respectby Aretha Franklin

We have used many urban, pop and alternative songs, but it was inevitable to mention the great queen of soul, Aretha Franklin and her necessary Respect. Although it was not an original song, since he heard it in the voice of Otis Redding. He liked it so much that he covered this song but with a more personal touch. So much so that even the original author himself said: “It’s no longer my song. From now on, it belongs to you.”

24. to no manby RosalĂ­a

RosalĂ­a appears again on the list and does so with another unforgettable song. to no man It is part of his successful album The Bad Want and this song gives its name to Chapter 11, titled ‘Power’. The song could not begin more powerfully: “I do not allow any man to dictate my sentence.”

25. Man! I Feel Like a Womanby Shania Twain

A whole classic. With this song, Shania Twain left a very clear message: she is a woman who wants to leave the limits behind and try her own freedom. Enough of prohibitions and “inhibitions”, she says. If you can relate to this lyric, she listens to the rhythm of it and goes back to the late ’90s… or not.

26. Not my responsibilityby Billie Eilish

In May 2020 Billie Eilish surprised by releasing a short film of 3 minutes and 41 seconds titled Not my responsibility in which, practically as if it were a reading of a poem, he launches a plea against constant criticism of womento his music and his way of dressing that, without a doubt, deserved to appear on this list.

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