Lídia Pujol

Lídia Pujol is a Catalan singer and songwriter who began releasing music in the early 2000s. Her debut album 'Solsticio' came out in 2005, followed by 'Mirada' in 2008. She sings primarily in Catalan, drawing from folk traditions while incorporating elements of pop and jazz. Her band has included her brother Toni Pujol on guitar and vocals, Joan Solà on double bass, and David Xirgu on drums.

Her songs like 'Cançó En La Sang' and 'Iaie' reflect her connection to Catalan culture. She has performed at festivals including Montreux Jazz Festival and SXSW, and collaborated with artists such as Joan Manuel Serrat and Sílvia Pérez Cruz. Other recordings include 'Voces del Mediterráneo' from 2011, 'Llunàtics' from 2015, and 'Camins' from 2019.

Pujol's work has sometimes faced resistance from some Spanish-speaking audiences due to her use of Catalan, but she has continued singing in her native language. Her music remains grounded in Catalan identity without making grand claims about its impact.