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Alaska
Born María Olvido Gara Jova
1963–present
About Alaska
Alaska is the enduring queen of Spanish pop and a central icon of La Movida Madrileña. From teenage punk with Kaka de Luxe to synth-pop stardom with Alaska y Dinarama, she embodied the movement's provocative, playful spirit. Her anthem A quién le importa became a defiant call to individuality and an LGBTQ+ classic. She has remained a pop culture fixture for over four decades.