Amaia Montero

Amaia Montero
Amaia Montero during Rock in Rio Madrid 2012
Background information
Born
Amaia Montero Saldías

(1976-08-26) 26 August 1976
Irun (Gipuzkoa), Spain
OriginBasque Country, Spain
GenresPop rock
Occupations
Instruments
Years active
  • 1996–2020
  • 2024–present
LabelSony BMG
Websitewww.amaiamontero.com
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Amaia Montero Saldías (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈmaja monˈteɾo salˈdi.as]; born 26 August 1976) is a Spanish singer and songwriter mainly known as the lead vocalist of the Spanish pop-band La Oreja de Van Gogh from 1996 to 2007, and 2025 onwards.

Amaia has sung in a variety of languages, including Basque, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, French and English. She also wrote some of the most successful singles of the band on their original versions, including "Mariposa" (2000) and "Puedes Contar Conmigo" (2003) among many others. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold over 10 million albums worldwide.