Aida Cuevas looks back on 50 years of singing to Mexico

October 08, 2025

Aida Cuevas is an iconic Mexican singer celebrated as The Queen of Ranchera Music. Born in Mexico City in 1963, Cuevas began her career as a teenager performing on radio before rising to national fame in the late 1970s with her powerful, classically trained voice and commanding stage presence. She has released more than 40 albums and sold over 11 million records. Cuevas is renowned for her masterful interpretations of traditional Mexican music. In 2018, she made history as the first female mariachi singer to win a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. Recognized as a cultural ambassador of Mexico, she continues to preserve the country’s rich musical heritage through recordings and performances that celebrate the artistry of ranchera music. Aida Cuevas will be performing in Central Indiana on October 10.