Kumbia King Allstarz’ debut album, Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz, took the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and the Top Latin Albums chart, as well as emerged on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album produced two hit singles, “Chiquilla” (which peaked at No. 7 on Hot Latin Tracks, No. 9 on Latin... read full bio
When musical genius is encrypted into your DNA, the decision to pursue a career in said genre comes as little surprise. Puerto Rican producer Jose Angel “Gocho” Torres boasts a first-class family pedigree - his grandfather owns the beloved vocal quartet Los Hispanos de Puerto Rico; his father is Rafi Torres, the legendary trombonist who has played with salsa icons... read full bio
Adolfo Urias is the head of the band, Adolfo Urias y su Lobo Norteño. The band also consists of David Palma on the saxophone, Julio Cesar Urias on the bass, Sergio Urias on vocals, and Raul Urias on the drums. Their music uses both the accordion and saxophone, which creates a unique Ojinaga-style musica nortena, while most other norteno groups... read full bio
Leslie Grace is an American singer-songwriter from The Bronx, New York City, who was born to Dominican parents. Grace was raised in Davie, Florida, and while growing up she found her love for performing and began acting in musicals and performing in choir and in talent shows. While in middle school, Grace began to pursue a musical career and record... read full bio
Dannylux, a stage name for Daniel Balderrama, was born and reared in Palm Springs, California. When he was 6 years old, his father brought home a guitar that had seen better days, sparking the start of his love for music. Daniel wants to create music that is calming and uplifts your mood. DannyLux's big break came last year when he... read full bio
The Latin Grammy-winning Colombian rock group Diamante Eléctrico's style alternates between blues rock, pop-punk, indie rock and R&B. Thanks to their fierce performance approach and their media-savvy videos, their overdriven sound has gained recognition from the rock press as well as musicians like the Foo Fighters and the Rolling Stones on a global scale. As heard on B, which won the... read full bio
Colombia has developed as a hub for new talent. Nobeat makes an appearance from Santa Marta, a city of 500,000 people renowned for its historical and cultural diversity, to attract the attention of influential people in the industry and global listeners. He is a singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is undoubtedly one to watch because of his successful career. The emerging... read full bio
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
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
