Zaida

Zaida is a Spanish singer-songwriter who came up in Barcelona in the early 2000s. Her 2005 single "Amor Ilegal" became a major hit, with its theme of forbidden love connecting with listeners across the Spanish-speaking world.

Her albums include "En Mi Vida" from 2007, a self-titled release in 2010, and "Apasionada" in 2014. Songs like "A Prueba De Balas" and "Bajo La Luna" show her range across Spanish pop and folk styles. She has worked with guitarist Jordi Bonell, bassist Jordi Gaspar, and drummer Joan Reig.

In 2012, Zaida faced some public criticism after speaking out against Spanish government austerity measures. She has also recorded with artists like Alejandro Sanz and Joan Manuel Serrat.