Left to Right – Standing: Juan Camilo Restrepo (Lawyer), Paulina Echavarría (UMPG Colombia, A&R), Andrés Upegui (Lawyer), Juan Manuel Rendón (Lawyer), Lina Tobón (Manager) | Sitting: Mario Medina (Managing Director of UMPG Colombia), Paola Jara (Artist)
Courtesy: Universal Music Publishing Group
Bogotá, Colombia (October 14, 2025) – Universal Music Publishing Group Colombia (UMPG Colombia) announces today that Paola Jara, one of the most influential and powerful female voices in Colombian regional music, has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement.
With an impeccable career powered by hits like “Voy a Olvidarte,” “Mala Mujer,” “Murió el Amor,” and “Como Si Nada,” Paola Jara has cemented her place as a leading figure in Colombian popular music, not only in her native country but throughout Latin America. Recognized by the Premios Heat awards and nominated for Nuestra Tierra Awards and Premios Juventud, Paola Jara continues to establish herself as one of the most important artists in Colombian popular music today.
Born in Apartadó, Antioquia, Paola discovered her passion for music at a very young age. Since the release of her first album in 2009, she has built a solid career that includes four studio albums and has created a permanent place in the hearts of Colombian audiences. Her authenticity, powerful performance, and connection with her audience are making her into a symbol of female empowerment within the music scene.
Mario Medina, General Manager of UMPG Colombia, stated: “We consider Paola to be the best ambassador of the Colombian regional genre, with a far-reaching artistic and commercial vision. We are confident that she will be one of the leading female voices of regional music for all of Latin America and are thrilled to amplify her songs.”
This agreement reinforces Universal Music Publishing Group’s commitment to developing regional talent and seeks to amplify Paola Jara’s artistry, propelling her music into new territories and a global audience.
About Universal Music Publishing Group:
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, represents a world-class catalogue of songs inclusive of every genre. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG has 48 offices in 41 countries. The company represents some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogs, including: ABBA, Gracie Abrams, Adele, Jack Antonoff, ATL Jacob, Andrea Bocelli, J Balvin, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bee Gees, Louis Bell, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Bhasker, Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, Nicholas Britell, Chris Brown, Tommy Brown, Mariah Carey, Brandi Carlile, Sabrina Carpenter, Michael Chabon, Nija Charles, Kenny Chesney, Desmond Child, Cirkut, The Clash, Dave Cobb, Coldplay, Luke Combs, Iván Cornejo, Lucy Dacus, Lana Del Rey, Jason Derulo, Aaron Dessner, Neil Diamond, Álvaro Díaz, Disclosure, Doechii, Drake, Bob Dylan, Billie Eilish, Danny Elfman, Eminem, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Omer Fedi, Feid, Jerskin Fendrix, Finneas, Florence + the Machine, Fred again.., Martin Garrix, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Al Green, Josh Groban, Danny L Harle, Kid Harpoon, Emile Haynie, Jimi Hendrix, Don Henley, H.E.R., Hit-Boy, Sam Hunt, Ice Spice, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rodney Jerkins, Tobias Jesso Jr., Billy Joel, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joe Jonas, Alicia Keys, Khea, Savan Kotecha, David Kushner, Steve Lacy, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Carin León, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Linkin Park, Lorde, Demi Lovato, the Mamas & the Papas, Steve Mac, The Marías, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews, Megan Thee Stallion, Metallica, Metro Boomin, Julia Michaels, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, Maren Morris, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Randy Newman, New Order, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Elvis Presley, Prince, Quavo, Reneé Rapp, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rex Orange County, Lionel Richie, Maggie Rogers, Rosalía, Carole Bayer Sager, Stephen Sanchez, Gustavo Santaolalla, Romeo Santos, Schoolboy Q, Stephen Schwartz, Carly Simon, Blake Slatkin, Britney Spears, Stax (East Memphis Music), Sting, Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, SZA, Take a Daytrip, Justin Timberlake, Brad Tursi, Shania Twain, U2, Keith Urban, Michael Uzowuru, The Weeknd, Jack White, Dan Wilson, Yahritza, Sebastian Yatra, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Frank Zappa, Zedd and many more.
