Now based in Bogota, Tribu Baharu was first established in Isla Baharu, off the Atlantic coast of Cartegena, Colombia. They are regarded as the country's leading "Champeta Champions" and, as cultural ambassadors, have brought this sound from Barranquila and Cartegena to theater and festival stages all over the world. The group has established themselves as the contemporary heroes of the Afro-descendent... read full bio
Céu (born Maria do Céu Whitaker Poças in São Paulo) is a globally beloved singer who broke out of Brazil around the time of her 2005 debut, with which she won a Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. From Europe to North America, she was making a name for herself. Céu’s music has been described as a fusion of... read full bio
Salsa Giants is a latin salsa group led by Sergio George, and features Oscar D’Leon, Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, Cheo Feliciano, Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Willy Chirino, and La India. Their recent song “Bajo la Tormenta” is their biggest hit to date, as it received a massive amount of success globally and positive attention. Speaking of “positive,” the... read full bio
David Beck’s Tejano Weekend was founded by the Texas native, David Beck. Beck felt lost and needed a surge of inspiration until he saw Selena performing with her band at the Astrodome on television. He decided he wanted to recreate that type of music and he started listening and performing Tejano music which is a popular in San Marcos, Texas.... read full bio
DJ Manifesto has a distinct sense of auditory elevation, skillfully fusing the mesmerizing rhythms of bass-driven melodic electronic music with the elegant grace of violin strings. He started learning to play the classical violin at the age of five, and by the time he was eleven, he had mastered turntables. Over 1,500 live performances at some of the most renowned... read full bio
Adassa is a very talented Latin urbana reggaeton singer from St. Croix, Virgin Islands. The 35-year-old released her first album “On the Floor” in 2004, followed by two more albums, “Kamasutra” and the self-titled “Adassa” in 2005 and 2007, respectively. In her nearly two-decade long career, Adassa has collaborated with huge names like Lil Jon, Mach & Daddy, RKM &... read full bio
When Leon was with the group Santana, he would look out into the enormous, faceless throngs that crowded the auditorium. Some were there for the show, some were there to party, and some were there just to be entertained. However, Leon sensed that others were arriving with sorrowful hearts, doubting their existence and looking for explanations. Leon departed the group during the... read full bio
