Jean Carlos Santiago Perez, better known as his stage name Guaynaa, is a Puerto Rican musician who performs a mixture of reggaeton, rap and R&B music. While growing up, Guaynaa was surrounded by music as his father and grandfather were both singers and several members of his family played instruments. Later in life, Guaynaa began rapping on the streets with... read full bio
Alvaro Lafuente belongs to a generation that had easy access to a wealth of knowledge while growing up. The Benicàssim, Spain-based singer claims that it is difficult to firmly hold onto anything because of the internet's many allusions and inspirations. Therefore, for Lafuente—who goes by the stage name Guitarricadelafuente—reconstructing a home and identity that he can actually make sense of involves looking... read full bio
Hector Tellez Jr., a musician of Cuban descent, performed with passion in many Havana bars every week, showcasing his polished, melodic blues rock sound. But locals weren't always fond of his style, which combined the raw intensity of Muddy Waters screaming on electric guitars with the enigmatic yet loving aura of Jeff Buckley. Betty Malo was one of the believers. During... read full bio
Henrique & Juliano are two brothers who make up a Brazilian sertanejo, or Brazilian country music, duo. Perhaps their most popular song, “Cuida Bem Dela”, dominated the No. 1 spot on the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay for eight consecutive weeks and has reached more than a million YouTube views. Their first album produced the hits “Mistura louca”, “Recaidos”, and “To... read full bio
Herencia de Patrones is a Latin band that consists of members Rodriguez (aka Shrek), Javier Bojorquez, and Francisco Alfonso. The group is best known for their unique genre known as trap corridos. The lead member Shrek, had the idea of a trap corridor band years ago and was something he wanted to make a trend. Since then, Herencia de Patrones... read full bio
Hope Tala creates upbeat, lyrical music that blends bossa nova, Latin, R&B and soul elements. Sensitive Soul and Girl Eats Sun are just two of the nuanced and well-received EPs she has produced. Afterwards came a series of fascinating songs, including "Party Sickness" and "Is It Enough." Tala, who was up playing the clarinet and was active in her school's band and... read full bio
Formerly the lead singer of Dark Latin Groove (DLG), Huey Dunbar is now a Latin music solo artist. Dunbar was born in New York to a Puerto Rican mother and Jamaican father. Both his Puerto Rican and Jamaican roots have had a big influence on his tropical style of music, which is a fusion of salsa, reggae, and hip-hip/R&B. Dunbar... read full bio
HUMBE is a Mexican singer of Latin pop and ballads who was born in Monterrey. Humberto Rodríguez Terrazas has always had a strong passion for music. He taught himself how to play the piano and eventually started writing his own songs. Producing his debut album, Sonámbulo, was Grammy-nominated Neto Grazzia, who oversaw sessions in Los Angeles, Miami, and Monterrey. With... 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
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
Ilegales is a Dominican merenhouse trio that currently consists of members Vladimir Dotel, Junior Pimentel and David Diaz. The band performs a mixture of merengue hip-hop, latin pop, pop ballad and tropical music. After the band was first started they released their singles “La Morena” and “Fiesta Caliente” both of which earned awards from Latin Grammys, Acapulco Fest, Premios Eres... read full bio
Ill Niño, who originated from the thriving music communities of New Jersey and New York, has established themselves as a powerful force in the Latin metal genre. Two decades after its pioneering album "Revolution Revolucion" came out, a legacy that is still going strong. Ill Niño continues to stand strong as they embark on a global tour in support of their... read full bio
Within just a few years following their formation, the tejano/norteno music group Intocable rose to prominence with a style that combined Tejano’s robust conjunto and norteno folk rhythms with a pop balladry. Intocable is among the most iconic groups in Tejano, and their musical style has become the foundation for many Tex-Mex groups today. Their work is a mixture of... read full bio
Isabella Lovestory is an up-and-coming Latin pop-reggaeton musician from the Honduras who is currently based out of Montreal. Lovestory blends together genres from her Latin roots, with American pop. She began her career in music first releasing her songs through SoundCloud. She then went on to release her debut single, “Humo.” She followed that up with the single “1 Time... read full bio
Issac Delgado is a famous Cuban musician best known for his contributions to modern-day salsa. Issac is a Latin Grammy nominee known for his exciting live performance style. He has withheld a long successful career, labeled El Chevere de la Salsa. Issac has been in multiple bands but was awarded the coveted EGREM (Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales) Prize... read full bio
Ivete Sangalo is a Brazilian singer, composer, and actress who was born on May 27, 1972, in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. Sangalo, known for her powerful voice, dramatic stage presence, and infectious enthusiasm, has become one of Brazil's most popular and influential singers, as well as gaining international acclaim. Sangalo showed an early interest in music and began her singing career as... read full bio
Martha Ivelisse Pesante became Ivy Queen, the undeniable "Queen of Reggaeton," in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. When Martha was a teenager, her family went back to Afiasco after she was born. She completed her public schooling in Puerto Rico and was increasingly interested in and involved in the vibrant underground Latin hip-hop scene. Following her relocation to San Juan, she became friends... read full bio
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer, best known for his songs ""Tranquil"", ""Yo Te Lo Dije"", ""6 AM"", and ""Ay Vamos"". He is also popular for creating Spanglish remixes of American hit songs, including Ariana Grande's ""The Way"" and ""Problem"", Robin Thicke's ""Blurred Lines"", Maroon 5's ""Maps"", Prince Royce's ""Stuck on a Feeling"", Justin Bieber's ""Sorry"", and Major Lazer's... read full bio
The youthful composer, Nohelys Jimenez, was raised in a modest home surrounded by music and culture. He was born in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Her upbringing in an area that encouraged dancing and lyricism at every step. As the boys and young men honed their combat rap skills, she would navigate through the cyphers, observing and scrutinizing. After seeing an interview... read full bio
Leading the way in the world of ethnic and organic electronic music is J.Pool. He is a wanderer at heart, and his love is exploring new places and gathering inspiration from people and the natural world to translate into music. His intention is to compose music that speaks to our primal human instincts. African, Latin, and Native American instruments and rhythms... read full bio
