Nativus, the band's original moniker, was created in Brasilia. It was made by student Alexandre Carlo during the time. Before the chance to record the first CD presented itself in Rio de Janeiro, it first made an appearance on the university circuit of the Federal Capital and gained distinction from the local scene. From that moment on, the band's history... read full bio
Dengue Dengue Dengue is a tropical bass duo. Felipe Salmon and Rafael Pereira, two producers, DJs and graphic designers from Lima, Peru, are the people hiding behind the masks. In order to provide a distinctive sound and images, their work examines the rhythms of Peru and other countries and recreates them electronically by combining new and old, analog and digital. Their musical... read full bio
Puerto Rican salsa singer Jerry Rivera, a Grammy-nominated multi-platinum musician, has been making music since he was a young adult. The son of singers Edwin "Pino" and Domingo Rivera, he was born in Huamco, Puerto Rico. At numerous events, he started singing with his parents, and at his parents' concerts, he was given brief solo opportunities. When Jerry was 14... read full bio
Andy Kershaw is a pioneer and evangelist who has broadcast on BBC Radios 1 and 3 for more than three decades, delivering music from all over the world to UK listeners. His 7.5 ton record collection, which he acquired as a consequence of traveling to 97 different countries in search of fresh and exciting sounds, is the product of his fascination... read full bio
Love of Lesbian is a Spanish band from Barcelona that has been making beautiful tunes and moving lyrics for more than 20 years. Santi Balmes, Julian Saldarriaga, Joan Ramon Planell, Jordi Roig and Oriol Bonet make up the dynamic quintet, which combines indie rock and pop to produce a distinctive sound that connects strongly with listeners. Their catchy songs, such as... read full bio
The leading orchestra in Cuban popular music is called Los Van Van. Juan Formell, an arranger, bassist and composer, formed it. Following his passing in 2014, Samuel Formell, his son, assumed leadership of the organization. Respected as The Rolling Stones of salsa on a global scale and as The Train of Cuban music on a national one, it has produced numerous notable... read full bio
Panteon Rococo is a beloved, socially mindful Mexican band that has spent 27 years in the music business, expanding through several genres. Since 1995, they have been acknowledged globally as the leading force in Mexican irreverent rock, ska, and punk, imbued with the lyrical pulse of the country. The music and accompanying story, which formerly spoke primarily to the vast majority of... read full bio
Grammy-winning Mexican-American rock group La Santa Cecilia is based in Los Angeles. They use a variety of Pan-American rhythms, such as cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, R&B, jazz and klezmer music, to draw inspiration from around the globe. La Santa Cecilia, named for the patron saint of music, sings in both English and Spanish with a mesmerizing voice about love, sorrow,... read full bio
The gifted singer-songwriter Chalo Correia was born in Angola's capital city of Luanda. He was raised in Angola during the 1970s, the country's most vibrant and passionate musical era. He had the opportunity to encounter musicians from revolutionary bands like Os Kiezos and Os Merengues during that time, which had an impact on his later work. In the early 1990s, he... read full bio
Esteban Guiragossian is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer from Argentina. His sound combines voice, strings, South American traditional instruments, and global sounds influenced by dub, downtempo, and organic house. It is a blend of electronic textures and sounds with afro- and Latin American roots. Namirí has given performances all around the world, sharing his mission, vision, music, and medicine with different... read full bio
Born and bred in Los Angeles, California, Bianca was accustomed to listening to dance music at parties and backyard BBQs, as well as hearing the noises of the city booming from automobile stereos. Her background as a dancer deepened her appreciation for rhythms, while her years as a college radio host and DIY event organizer added a distinctively gritty edge... read full bio
Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular American and Latin American, South American, Caribbean, Trinidadian, and Calloway. Winners of the Brit Award for Best International Artist, the musical group is conceptually inspired by the big band era. The Coconuts are a glamorous trio of female backing vocalists whose lineup has changed throughout... read full bio
Los Lonely Boys are an American Chicano rock trio, composed of three brothers: Henry on guitar, Jojo on bass, and Ringo on drums. This extraordinary group has been composing music together since they were very young and has now been a part of the professional music industry for over a decade. Los Lonely Boys write, sing, and play music drawn... read full bio
Mariachi Sol De Mexico is one of the most popular mariachi bands around. They play the kind of music that represents exactly where they came from and includes the musical heritage greatly. Their music is romantic and include original rhythmms, fresh sounds, and many new ideas. They have performed sold-out shows around the entire world in countries such as Spain,... read full bio
Any baseball fan knows how Bernie Williams plays. The superstar New York Yankees center fielder has consistently flashed grace, passion, disciplined focus and a remarkably fluid sense of rhythm in feats both at the plate and in the field that have made him truly the heir in his role to no less than Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Mickey... read full bio
Better known as the lead rapper in hip-hop trio Cypress Hill, B-Real (Louise Freese) leads his own successful solo and producing career. Aside from his MC work (Smoke N Mirrors [2009]) he is a producer with clients like Proof of D12 and the WWE. Aside from his solo album, he has released several mixtape, titles Gunslinger, Gunslinger Vol. II, and... read full bio
Saul Hernandez, is the former lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of Caifanes, a Mexican rock en español group formed in 1986. In 1996, Saul Hernandez sang a duet with Algerian raï singer Khaled. The song, called ""Ki Kounti"", is sung partially in Arabic and Spanish. After Caifanes' breakup, Saul Hernández formed a new band in late 1995, called Jaguares, along... read full bio
Raul Malo is a Latin singer-songwriter and guitarist, most well known as the frontman of The Mavericks and a member of the supergroup Los Super Seven. The Mavericks, a Latin country music act, have won the Americana music award for duo/group of the year, Academy of Country Music Awards for Top New Vocal Group and Top Vocal Group (twice), CMA... read full bio
Calexico is a band based out of Arizona serving music lovers a unique blend of musical styles consisting of Tex-Mex plus indie plus Americana. The band’s two founding members first played together in a band called Giant Sand. After a few different lineup changes, Calexico was born, and they recorded their first album entitled Spoke with an independent label called... read full bio
"L.A.-based band Chicano Batman plays a mix of Brazilian Tropicalia, psychedelic soul and romantic pop. Made up of Eduardo Arenas as a vocalist and bassist, Carlos Arevalo as a guitarist, Bardo Martinez as the lead vocalist, organist and guitartist, and Gabriel Villa as a drummer. The band has released three full-length albums entitled Chicano Batman, Cycles of Existential Rhyme, and... read full bio
