Claudia Lenti, known as La Italiana de la Salsa, is a talented second-generation Italian singer and songwriter from Montreal, who has made a significant mark with her strong Latin influences. Through her original music, she seamlessly blends Italian and Spanish cultures, incorporating multiple genres through Salsa to showcase Quebec’s multiculturalism. Her unique perspective on Latin music is vividly captured in her latest EP, ‘La Italiana de la Salsa,’ an album recorded and filmed between Montreal, Quebec, and Habana, Cuba. This impressive body of work has not only captivated audiences in Montreal but has also propelled Lenti to international recognition, with her music resonating across South America, the United States, and Europe.
Claudia’s recognition as the Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2025 Latin Awards Canada marks a significant achievement, as she becomes the first Italian to ever receive this honor.
“Claudia Lenti è andata anche più lontanto della Pausini”
Vittoria Zorfini, Radio Host, CFMB (La Radio Italiana di Montreal)
Lenti was also nominated for the Hola Empy Awards in the Musician of the Year category.
‘La Italiana de la Salsa’ is Lenti’s 3rd EP brings together her Italian background and Latin influenced artistic identity. Contemporary yet with an underlying tone of it’s Cuban traditional roots, this album connects multiple cultures and countries, fusing together Rap & Salsa, multiple languages and always with lots of peperoncino piccante. All of this while telling the story of love & what is meant to be.
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