Fangoria - A Quien Le Importa -
Although not explicitly written for the LGBTQ+ community, it became an iconic Latin LGBT anthem due to its message of radical self-acceptance. Artists Originally Alaska y Dinarama; now performed by Fangoria Year 1986 (Original) / 1989 (Fangoria formation) Core Message Individual freedom and resistance to social criticism Inspiration
The song "" is a cornerstone of Spanish pop culture and a definitive anthem of self-affirmation . Originally released in 1986 by Alaska y Dinarama during the cultural explosion of La Movida Madrileña , it has remained central to the career of Fangoria , the electronic music project formed by Alaska and Nacho Canut in 1989. The Evolution of an Anthem Fangoria - A quien le importa
Written by Nacho Canut and Carlos Berlanga, the song was the second single from the album No es pecado . Its lyrics—"¿A quién le importa lo que yo haga? / ¿A quién le importa lo que yo diga?"—challenged societal judgment and championed individuality. Although not explicitly written for the LGBTQ+ community,
When Fangoria formed, they brought a more electronic, synth-pop sound to their catalog. They have continued to perform the song live for decades, including notable versions like the one from the 2011 live album Operación Vodevil . The Evolution of an Anthem Written by Nacho