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Luiza Brina has established herself as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Brazilian music. The multifaceted artist from Minas Gerais moves seamlessly between songwriting, performance, and production, blending Brazilian traditions, poetry, and experimentation into a singular sonic universe. Her latest album, Prece — featured on the original Tiny Desk in Washington — presents a series of non-religious prayers shaped by a sensitive, humanistic perspective. The album received widespread acclaim in Brazil and abroad, earning nominations at the Women’s Music Event (Best Album and Best Songwriter), recognition from APCA, and a nomination for Luiza as Best Producer. NPR named Prece one of the year’s best albums, making it the only Brazilian release in its U.S. top 50 list. The record features collaborations with Silvana Estrada and artists deeply connected to the musical traditions of Minas Gerais, including Maurício Tizumba, Sérgio Pererê, and Rainha Isabel Casimira. American artist Esperanza Spalding has also publicly praised the album. Beyond Prece, Luiza has produced some of Brazil’s most notable recent albums and was highlighted by G1 as a leading new name in MPB. She was also the only Brazilian artist selected in Remezcla’s “Artists to Watch” list and is featured in Rolling Stone’s Future of Music selection of standout Brazilian artists.

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Evelyn Dupuy is a Cuban singer-songwriter, originally from Santiago de Cuba and based in Amsterdam since 2014. Her career is marked by significant milestones, including an eight-year tenure as the lead vocalist for Rolf Sanchez’s band, where she graced some of the most prestigious stages across the Netherlands. Her artistic journey was further amplified in 2019 through her participation in The Voice of Holland, a pivotal experience that honed her craft and expanded her artistic vision. Her relocation to the Netherlands sparked a profound personal and introspective journey. In this new environment, she discovered the freedom to fully embrace her Afro-Caribbean heritage—an aspect of her identity that was often suppressed in Cuba by social expectations and Eurocentric beauty standards. It was here that she learned to celebrate her natural hair, her skin, and the richness of her culture. This powerful journey of self-acceptance and reconciliation now forms the emotional core of her music. The fusion of Afro-Cuban Latin jazz with modern electronic elements in her recent work, “En el Limbo,” is the sound of her story—an artistic exploration of identity, belonging, and self-love. Further showcasing her vocal prowess, Evelyn recently embodied the voice and spirit of the legendary Celia Cruz in the acclaimed production “Tribute To Celia,” presented by La Epoca. Evelyn Dupuy presents her immense talent in three distinct live formats: the powerful “Tributo a Celia” with an 11-piece band, the intimate “The Cuban Songbook” with an acoustic quartet, and her signature “Afro Cuban Electro & Jazz” format, featuring eight musicians performing her original repertoire.

Mexican singer, producer, and DJ blending Latin rhythms with alternative electronic sounds. Think vibes like Nidia Góngora, Mitú, or YoSoyMatt, but with fusions that spotlight Latin America’s rich musical heritage. Over 20 million streams across platforms and featured on 15+ editorial playlist covers on Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and more. She was selected as Spotify’s EQUAL Mexico ambassador, appeared in Amazon Music’s ROMPE program, and recorded a couple tracks for Apple Music’s Arrullos Mexicanos Vol. 1, nominated for a Latin GRAMMY. Her music has been synced in video games like EA Sports FC ‘24 and ‘26, The Sims, and TV series as AppleTV+’s Messi Meets America, as well as in commercials like Walmart’s nationwide back-to-school campaign ad. Outlets like Colors, KEXP, Rolling Stone, BBC Radio, NPR, Remezcla, and Sounds & Colors are already paying attention. A creative force with a bold sound and a one-of-a-kind style.

Juanjo Corbalán & Lara Barreto combine the strength of tradition with contemporary exploration, offering concerts that stand out for their timbral richness, the interplay between harp and saxophone, and the integration of the voice as an expressive element. The duo proposes a music journey that spans all of Latin America. Their repertoire ranges from folk classics to the sounds of polka, chacarera, festejo, cha cha-cha, boleros, samba, and bossa nova, fusing tradition and contemporary sounds with their own unique language. Their project aims to be a bridge between Paraguay and the world, bringing Latin American music to new audiences and international stages.