The Chilean singer-songwriter will be recognized for using her music, art and public platform to champion human rights, gender equality and social justice.
Mon Laferte is set to receive a major honor that goes beyond her achievements on the music charts.
The acclaimed Chilean singer-songwriter will be presented with the Social Justice Award at the 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, scheduled to take place on September 10 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
The recognition celebrates Laferte’s commitment to using her voice and creative work to bring greater visibility to issues including human rights, gender equality and social justice across Latin America and beyond.
Throughout her career, Laferte has established herself as one of Latin music’s most distinctive and fearless artists. Her work has consistently moved between deeply personal storytelling and broader cultural conversations, allowing her music to connect with audiences while also addressing subjects that extend far beyond entertainment.
Born in Chile and later establishing her career in Mexico, Laferte has built an international following through a musical identity that blends rock, alternative music, pop, bolero, folk and traditional Latin American influences. Her emotionally charged performances and willingness to explore difficult subjects have become defining elements of her artistry.
The upcoming Social Justice Award recognizes another important dimension of that career: her willingness to use visibility and influence to advocate for causes she believes deserve attention.
For Laferte, art and activism have often existed in the same space. Through music, visual art and public appearances, she has addressed issues affecting women and marginalized communities while encouraging conversations surrounding equality, freedom and social change.
The Hispanic Heritage Awards, now entering their 39th edition, recognize Latino leaders and cultural figures whose work has made an impact across entertainment, business, education, technology, community leadership and other areas of society.
Laferte’s recognition comes during another week filled with significant moments across Latin music. Marc Anthony and Yandel are also set to receive special recognition as Agents of Change at Premios Juventud, highlighting artists whose influence extends beyond their musical careers.
Together, these honors reflect an increasingly visible dimension of Latin music: artists using their global platforms not only to entertain millions of fans, but also to participate in conversations shaping their communities.
For Mon Laferte, the Social Justice Award represents a recognition of precisely that intersection — where music, identity, artistic expression and advocacy become part of the same story.
The 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will take place September 10, 2026, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
