RIA

Event ID: MS64075

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | TBD

Venue: Nivel @ Mala Fama (Mala Fama)

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Summary

Ria is a rising Mexican singer-songwriter from Mexicali, Baja California, whose fresh, emotional, and deeply personal voice bridges tradition and innovation in regional Mexican music, exploring themes of resilience, love, heartbreak, and everyday life. With a sound that carries both emotional depth and fearless authenticity, she stands out as a fresh creative force. She is helping redefine the role of women in Mexican music, bringing a powerful feminine lens to the regional genre and inspiring a new wave of female artists. Her stage debut arrived on the ¡AY MAMÁ! TOUR, where she opened for Tito Double P in both Monterrey and Guadalajara, performing for over 20,000 fans and leaving a striking impact on the live circuit. Today, she continues expanding her audience with over 105k monthly Spotify listeners and her single “Pagana” surpassing 1.4 million views on YouTube, positioning her as one of the most promising emerging voices carrying regional Mexican music to global audiences.

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