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
Layto grew up in Boston, where she was born. Being the youngest of five, music provided an escape from the chaos and dysfunction of the family. Layto's parents introduced him to a wide variety of music when he was growing up, and he even taught himself how to play the piano. He developed a profound respect for music over time,... read full bio
Jennifer Pena is a three-time Grammy-nominated, Latin Pop/Tejano singer and actress, who has sold over 3.5 million records internationally. Jennifer is the third and youngest daughter of Jaime and Mary Pena, with other siblings Janet and Jackie. At the age of twelve, Jennifer was officially introduced into the music scene with the title track on the album Dulzura; Ven... read full bio
Homero Palomo began playing romantic ballads combined with traditional Mexican music. After assembling his own band, Palomo started getting involved in the tejano scene, covering hit songs and paying tribute to Ram_n Ayala. The groups album entitled, No Llores Mas, included the hit single Te Vas Con El." The group became one of the most popular regional Mexican bands after... read full bio
Polo Urias is a norteno singer and bajo sexton player from Ojinago, Chihuahua Mexico. He was previously the lead vocalist for Los Rieleros del Norte, until he established his own band called Polo Urias y su Maquina Nortena. His band is very popular on regional Mexican radio in both the United States and Mexico. Urias’ biggest singles include Veinte Anos,... read full bio
With 3 Latin Grammy and 6 Latin Billboard nominations, 5 studio album releases, numerous chart topping singles, and millions of fans around the world; Latin urban duo Alexis y Fido are undoubtedly one of Latin musics powerhouse acts that have and will continue to transcend barriers and represent their genre for years to come. Though Alexis & Fido have been... read full bio
Che Apalache is an Argentinian-American string band based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The group is a mixture of genres such as bluegrass, Americana, and Latin and consists of members Joe Troop, Pau Barjau, Martin Bobrik, and Franco Martino. The group was formed by Joe Troop who moved to Argentina to teach bluegrass music. He formed the group after putting together... read full bio
Sweet Lizzy Project is a latin pop group from La Habana, Cuba, that consists of members Lisset Diaz, Miguel Comas Damas, Angel Luis Millet Barlet, Alejandro Gonzalez Labrada, and Wilfredo Gatell Guevara. The group performs a mixture of American indie pop-rock with a Latin flair. Over the years, the group has released two albums; “Heaven” and “Technicolor”. Some of their... read full bio
Nella is an up-and-coming Venezuelan world music and jazz artist who has most recently been a Latin Grammy Award Winner for Best New Artist. Nella is from the Venezuelan Island of Margarita and she has recently graduated from Berklee College of Music where she shone as a soloist. Nella’s music stems from her country’s folklore roots and the music of... read full bio
Nathy Peluso is an Argentinian singer-songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her music is a mixture of soul, jazz, rap, salsa and swing. Peluso was born in Argentina and immigrated to Spain later in life where she currently resides in Madrid. She went on to study audiovisual communication but left to move to Madrid and study physical theater at the Rey... read full bio
Maia Reficco is an up-and-coming American-Argentine singer-songwriter and actress who has played Kally in the Nickelodeon television series “Kally’s Mashup,” which has earned her several awards. She has also played Young Eva in the production of ‘EVITA.’ Reficco was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and moved to Buenos Aires when she was seven years old. Reficco found her love for music... read full bio
Rapper from Puerto Rico named Alvaro Diaz combines intricate Spanish-language raps with extremely inventive sounds in his music, which has elements of both contemporary club music and classic hip-hop. Hato Rey, his first studio album, was a tribute to his San Juan neighborhood; it featured a variety of musical styles that encompassed reggaeton, plena, bomba, soul and funk. San Juan Grand... read full bio
