Marta Gómez

Marta Gómez, born 1978, is a Colombian singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist from Cali, Colombia. Her music blends Latin American folk, Latin jazz, world music, pop, and traditional South American rhythms. Her official website describes her as one of the outstanding voices of the international independent music scene, with songs that often carry a strong social message.

She studied at Berklee College of Music, graduating magna cum laude, and became known for original compositions rooted in Latin American rhythms. Important albums include Cantos de Agua Dulce, Entre Cada Palabra, Musiquita, Canciones de Luna, Coloreando, and La alegría y el canto. Qobuz lists albums such as Cantos de Agua Dulce, Entre Cada Palabra, and later releases in her discography.

She is especially known for songs such as “Cielito Lindo,” “Arrorró,” “Las estrellas,” “Para la guerra nada,” and children’s/folk repertoire connected to Spanish-language traditions. Apple Music lists “Cielito Lindo,” “Arrorró,” “Los pollitos dicen pio, pio, pio,” and “Las estrellas” among her popular songs.

Marta Gómez is known internationally for her poetic songwriting, warm voice, socially conscious lyrics, and for winning a Latin Grammy Award; the Latin Grammy site lists her with 1 win and 5 nominations.