Reputable producer Marco Mass, better known by his stage name "Tainy," has been the driving force behind some of the most memorable Reggaeton tunes for more than a decade. A three-time Latin Grammy winner and multiple BMI Award winners, Tainy has produced career-defining hits for a wide range of artists, including the pioneers of the genre like Daddy Yankee, Wisin... read full bio
From Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Juan Pablo Rivera (also known as Pink Pablo) is a self-taught singer-songwriter and producer. He grew up playing guitar and piano at family gatherings and the nearby church after being born into a musical household. He started making rhythms and recording songs by himself in GarageBand at the age of 14. During his time in... read full bio
One of the musicians who has the biggest influence on the music scene today is Nicki Nicole. Her debut track, "Wapo Traketero," was launched and a year later it has received more than 46 million Spotify streams and 70 million YouTube views. Within a few months, she teamed up with Bizarrap on Music Sessions #13 and the two quickly rose to the top... read full bio
The artist Jaime James stands behind the unknowable, yet the project comes to life on its own. LOUTA contains his motions but goes beyond them, just as Jaime's reputation expands into many fields, fusing music in various roles—composer, vocalist, producer, DJ—with acting, visual arts and the creation of concerts. Three studio albums—the self-titled Louta, Enchastre, which took home the prize for Best... read full bio
Latin musician Lary Over was born in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of urban music. The performer has established himself as one of the pioneers and founding members of the underground genre, which now brings in millions for the business. By building a strong fan base, sticking to his distinctive style and remaining true to himself, the young composer has in less... read full bio
The Fontanas produce soulful Latin funk that is powered by brass. With several significant albums, such as their most recent LP "The Luxury Of Time" and their Brazilian-inspired reworking of "Capoeira Mata Uno," the group has honed their style and broken new ground in the festival scene (Movimientos Records). Some of the UK's funkiest musicians make up the ensemble, which... read full bio
Sen Senra's narrative is among the most astonishing achievements in the recent history of the music industry, especially when you consider how unfavorable the conditions were at the turning point between his early albums and the popular Sensaciones. His third album, Sensaciones, was the first that Sonido Muchacho and Universal jointly issued. With 14 songs, the artist finally delivered on the... read full bio
Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, arranger and songwriter, MARO, is surely one to watch after receiving praise from the likes of Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Tracy Chapman, Lennon Stella, The Paper Kites and many more illustrious names throughout the world. One listen is all it takes to see why MARO stands out from other artists on the market thanks to her... read full bio
Cecilia Cassandra Pea-Govea, better known by her stage name La Dona, is a solo reggaeton singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco. The Chicana performer started her career by playing percussion and strings in her family's conjunto before switching to trumpet. Before combining her distinctive background in her creative works, she also played in a youth salsa band and a Balkan... read full bio
Afro-Cuban culture, Yoruban sacred music, current Jamaican dancehall, trap, and Afro-beat are all incorporated into the futuristic live electronic music act IFÉ, which was founded by African American producer and drummer Otura Mun in Puerto Rico. The most significant electronic act in Afro-Caribbean music, IFÉ's debut album "IIII+IIII" revolutionized how electronic music was conceived and performed, seamlessly fusing the complexity... read full bio
SOJU GANG has a lengthy CV, having performed for some of Australia's major companies, events, festivals and gatherings. From Boiler Room to Louis Vuitton to Google to Groovin the Moo to Beyond the Valley, Listen Out, Spilt Milk, The Avalanches, Leikeli47, Barkaa, Tera Kora, Joyryde, Apple Music, Spotify, Lalalai Headphones, Ableton, Platypus Shoes, JD Sports, Sugar Mountain Festival and more. Beginning with their weekly program "PENG" on Australia's station for hip-hop and R&B: CADA, SOJU GANG linked up... read full bio
FARINA has become one of the most well-known Latin urban female musicians due to to her outspoken lyrics, distinctive voice, empowering raps and spectacular freestyles. She has also gained attention for her daring and extremely avant-garde dress choices. She brings her persona LA NENA FINA to life with her poetry writing, brilliant narrative skills and singing and rapping abilities while expertly fusing dancehall,... read full bio
A exciting blend of indie rock, synth-heavy dance beats and catchy melodies are brought to you by the Argentine band Usted Senalemelo. The iconic works of Luis Alberto Spinetta and Gustavo Cerati, the traditional tonada folk music of Ernesto Hidro Advicencio, as well as some inspiration from Seattle's own Nirvana, are all represented on the albums that each member has contributed... read full bio
Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar is a rapper, singer and songwriter who goes by the stage name iLe. She performed as a rapper and singer with Calle 13 before to going solo. (She is the stepsister of Residente [Rene Perez Joglar] and the sister of Visitante [Eduardo Cabra Joglar].) Although it has its roots in traditional Latin sounds from all across the... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience originally paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its debut. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
When they were little, Son Rompe Pera of Mexico City started accompanying their father on the traditional Mexican marimba at neighborhood gatherings. They are leading the way in the modern worldwide cumbia scene today, pushing the marimba to its boundaries and embracing the lessons they learnt as young people. Their completely original sound combination was born out of a classic... read full bio
Five years after their start, the Brazilian ensemble Bixiga 70 from Sao Paulo continues to journey musically forward, only to discover themselves more and more at home. III, the band's third album, is a luminous and vibrant mash-up of Atlantic cultures. The album's hyper-contemporary discussion travels between Brazilian and African sounds and rhythms, as well as between the band's ten musicians... read full bio
Known by her stage name Raven, Karla Ugarte is a Mexican DJ and producer who has risen to prominence in the current electronic music industry. Raven is revered as a goddess in her hometown of "Iztapalapa." Raybens' expertise, sense of humor, and inventiveness have made him a superb musical exponent. Rayben In just two years of professionalizing, he has already... read full bio
Her family is the most influential musical family in Mexican history, and she was born in Mexico City. Her father is Antonio Aguilar Jr., her uncle is Pepe Aguilar, and her grandparents are Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. She showed an early interest in dancing, singing, and composition. She composed her first song when she was six years old, and... read full bio
Antonio Aguilar, who was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, is the eldest child of two well-known Mexican performers who have been in stage, film, and television: Doña Flor Silvestre and the late Don Antonio Aguilar. His parents performed in musical rodeos all over the world. When their son Antonio was four years old, they incorporated him in the musical performance while... read full bio
