Fémina

Fémina is an Argentine folk and fusion trio from San Martín de los Andes, Argentina.

Fémina
Fémina in 2012 (from left to right: Sofía "Toti" Trucco, Clara Miglioli, and Clara "Wewi" Trucco)
Background information
OriginSan Martín de los Andes, Argentina
Genres
Years active2004-present
Websitefemina.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Clara "Wewi" Trucco
  • Sofía "Toti" Trucco
  • Clara Miglioli

Career
Fémina in 2019 at Rudolstadt-Festival, Germany

In 2004, friends Clara Miglioli and Sofía "Toti" Trucco formed Fémina in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina.[1][2][3] The trio's name Fémina means female in Latin.[4] The trio chose the name because they liked its sound and message.[4] Band member Toti elaborated "there were not too many female rappers. It was a way to represent our girl."[4] Miglioli met the Trucco sisters when she was four years old.[5] After completing high school, the duo moved to Buenos Aires at the age of 19.[1] They were later joined by Toti's younger sister Clara "Wewi" Trucco on percussion.[1][6] There, they met and became friends with other rappers including Koxmoz and Apolo MC.[7] In addition to music, both Miglioli and the Trucco sisters have a background in acting and vocal training.[8] Fémina has toured in Latin America, Europe, and the United States.[9][10] In 2018, they performed at the Sydney Festival in Australia.[11] In an August 2017 interview with the Rolling Stone magazine, the group announced they are working on a new album with producer Will Holland.[12][13][14] Several tracks will feature Iggy Pop.[13][15][16]

Artistry

Their music often comprises harmonies and poetic rap in Spanish.[8] Themes of their songs typically incorporate folklore, feminism, and Patagonia with an urban twist.[17][18] In addition, messages of gender inequality, love, and unity can be found throughout their tracks.[19] They were influenced by many artists including Clarice Lispector, Fernando Pessoa, The Roots, Pete Rock, Cypress Hill, and Lauryn Hill.[7][20]

Members

Sofía "Toti" Trucco

Toti is 36–37 years old and was raised in San Martín de los Andes.[19] After graduating from high school, she moved to Buenos Aires.[1] Like her younger sister, Wewi, Toti is also a percussionist. She frequently incorporates flamenco cajón in their music.[8] Toti is also a dancer.[21] She is working on a project with Luis Maurette and is enrolled in a hip hop history and dance classes.[21] Outside of Fémina, Toti performs in the Buenos Aires underground as Sof Tot. She recorded an unreleased EP with Uji who also goes by Luis Maurette of the band Lulacruza.[22]

Clara Miglioli

Miglioli is 36–37 years old and was raised in San Martín de los Andes.[19] Growing up in Patagonia, Miglioli learned about hip hop through watching video cassettes of MTV.[7] She enjoyed lisining to Tupac Shakur and Cypress Hill.[7] At the age of 19, Miglioli moved to Bueno Aires where she studied with actor Pompeyo Audivert who inspired her to write.[7] She wrote poetry in addition to her participation in the band.[1] Miglioli is the primary vocalist of Fémina.[8] Outside of Fémina, Miglioli releases music under the name Claridad.[22] She independently released a rap fusion solo album titled Sublime.[21][22] Together with her brother, Oli Miglioli, Clara formed the band Hermandad.[22]

Clara "Wewi" Trucco

Wewi is 29–30 years old and was raised in San Martín de los Andes.[19] She is the younger sister of Toti and the newest member of Fémina. Self described as a percussionist, Wewi plays the guitar and the Bolivian ronroco.[8] She is also a visual artist and illustrator, who, at first, moved to Buenos Aires to pursue a career in the arts.[19][21] Outside of Fémina, Wewi formed Weste, an indie folk band composed of herself and Uruguayan musician Igna Pérez.[23] They released their debut album Visceras featuring a mixture of folk-rap and indie pop.[21][22]

Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Deshice de mí
  • Release Date: 7 October 2011[6]
Traspasa
  • Release Date: 2014

References
  1. Gallardo, Agustín (2011-02-18). "Conocé a Fémina". Rolling Stone Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  2. Lascano, Catalina. "Chicas en banda: ellas se animaron a su proyecto musical". Revista Ohlalá (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  3. Ocampo, Loreta Neira. "La fusión de Fémina". Indie Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  4. Barr, Natalia (2017-07-14). "Fémina Defies Borders With Rap and Latin-Infused Tracks". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  5. "Interview with Clara Miglioli of Fémina". SLO Brew. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  6. Taylor, Moira (2017-02-02). "Fémina, potencia rítmica en clave femenina". Revista AIRE (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  7. "Rapear sin límites: Fémina". La Vaca (in Spanish). 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  8. Boomershine, Hannah (2016-09-09). "Fémina: Urban Fusion From Patagonia With Universal Message". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  9. Jáuregui, Vicente (2016-10-18). "Desde Argentina, Fémina es la banda de la semana en #IndieCorner". La Banda Elastica (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  10. "Fémina, tres músicas argentinas que cruzan "lo natural y la urbe"". EFE (in Spanish). 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  11. O'Neill, MJ (2018-01-21). "Femina (Sydney Festival)". theMusic. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  12. Piterman, Juan (2018-01-31). "Fémina: "Es un honor tener una voz y la posibilidad de representar a muchas mujeres"". Indie Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  13. "10 New Artists You Need to Know Now". Rolling Stone. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  14. Prism Creative Group (2017-06-14). "An Argentinian trio wants to bring the world together. Now they're bringing their message to Miami". Miami. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
  15. Gallo, Rodrigo (2017-05-25). "El grupo argentino que conquistó el oído de Iggy Pop". Diario Registrado (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  16. Raygoza, Isabela (2017-11-01). "Future Is Now: Fémina". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  17. Cortés, Julián López (2016-10-31). "Fémina: El power trío que mezcla el folclor con la magia patagónica y el sonido urbano". MTres (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  18. MC, Jack (2017-12-22). "The talented trio behind Fémina talk us through their journey from an Argentinian village to global headlines". Lost At E Minor. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  19. Martinez, Nicole (2016-09-12). "This all-girl Argentine trio can rap, sing and play the cajón". Univision (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  20. Dwyer, Michael (2017-12-08). "How Femina went from Patagonia to MOFO, via Iggy Pop's garden". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
  21. Portillo, Grace (2015-10-28). "Meet the Talented Trio Behind Fémina". Buenos Aires Arts & Lifestyle | My Beautiful Air. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  22. Data, Juan (2017-08-30). "Fémina and the Unexpected Connections Between Patagonia's Magical Mountains, Hip-Hop and Iggy Pop". Sounds and Colours. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  23. Rojas, Yumber Vera (2017-07-27). "Por más que cada uno haga la suya, somos una gran crew". Página 12 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-01-30.
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