Monsieur Periné

2015 Latin Grammy Best New Artist winner Monsieur Periné is a Columbian band that combines 1920’s swing with latin cumbias and Brazilian sambas.

Malo

Latin rock band out of San Francisco formed in 1970 and featuring virtuoso guitarist Santana – not Carlos but little brother Jorge. The original lineup lasted only until their first album with many of the former members finding fame in other rock and jazz groups. Malo has continued in many different incarnations up through the 2010’s.

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Even after devoting a considerable portion of her sizable fortune to humanitarian efforts, Rihanna spared no expense when crafting this, her eighth studio album, hiring the best producers, songwriters, and artistic collaborators. None of which would have been possible if she had not gotten her money.

Bomba Estéreo

Pick your label: electro vacilón, electro tropical, psychedelic cumbia, afro-colombian house, progressive folklore, champetronics, latin electronic erotica… Founder Simón Mejía blends traditional Colombian music rhythms with modern electronic beats while lead singer Liliana Saumet brings the funky tropical feel from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Will Smith decided to end a 10 year hip-hop hiatus by contributing to Bomba Estéreo’s remix of Fiesta because, as he articulates, “it’s hot sh*t”.

Debi Nova

Costa Rican talent signed to US label at 17, backing vocalist for Sergio Mendes and Britney Spears, wrote songs for Black Eyed Peas and Ricky Martin, scored number 1 hit on US dance charts. She’s the one singing “Suda el Jamon” in the Nike commercial where women getting liposuction jump off their operating tables and start dancing around.