{"id":1498,"date":"2021-10-07T23:32:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T23:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofarsoundsblo.wpengine.com\/blog\/articles\/7-hispanic-artists-to-listen-to-asap-october-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T19:01:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T19:01:39","slug":"7-hispanic-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/7-hispanic-artists","title":{"rendered":"7 Hispanic Artists to Listen to ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>National Hispanic Heritage Month is wrapping up, but the music from these dynamic Hispanic and Latin American artists is always incredible, year-round. Here are a few of our favorite Sofar artists to be on the lookout for at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\">upcoming live concerts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JOg7jEXk79g&list=PL4_SsHNp9R6e3qa-_vNZZf1enltmdwOly&pp=iAQB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listening Rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pinqy Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Born and brought up in Chicago, Marisol V\u00e9lez (a.k.a. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5lpartuoHWxLnbfSBjVs3w?si=2862ca3361744eb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinqy Ring<\/a>) is a force of resiliency, and quick sonic momentum. The hip hop MC double-dutches through her verses as the beats pop and slap around her. But the real power comes from the raw honesty in her lyrics\u2013\u00a0V\u00e9lez speaks her truth, fast and forthright.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pinqy Ring - En Mi Viejo San Juan | Sofar Chicago\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jrhf3BW0NUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Adam Martinez<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A singer, songwriter, and producer, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/413f0rzCl9FuqHqx4eKuw8?si=fb0fe5624e0f4618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Martinez<\/a> is a Chicago-based triple-threat is making smooth and sweet ear candy tunes. Just check out his performance of “Siempre Me Falla” at Sofar Chicago:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adam Martinez - Siempre Me Falla | Sofar Chicago\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/idnsK8KeztY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lester Rey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With a sound dubbed “Neo Latin Soul,” <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5fgoSF4EtxKxdUSQWRjvqu?si=57f00c664ee74502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lester Rey<\/a> weaves Caribbean and Latin arrangements into danceable, R&B leaning beats. Somehow it feels like a dreamy neon sunset.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lester Rey - Pena | Sofar Chicago\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ksO0_3Didv4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cvgebird<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What happens when your sonic influences stretch between Celia Cruz, Jo\u00e3o Gilberto, and Biggie? For <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/20ouBe3o7sYKQldNjIsVBF?si=75e9a00c959c4fb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cvgebird<\/a>, the styles blended into her own sound\u2013 Acoustic Trap Soul. Start with \u201cFrida Trap” for a taste of it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best of the Listening Room: CVGEBIRD - Frida trap | Sofar Philadelphia\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQrtEJFf7pM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Nightstand Lamps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s pop, it\u2019s rock\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s the Texan crew <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/7tY1PnX6Qm87nWLzegyjZR?si=1dc45b48514b4167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nightstand Lamps<\/a>. Begin with their single \u201cBe Mine\u201d (then check out the recent Spcmn remix).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nightstand Lamps - LIVE | Sofar Fort Worth\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FPweuvSJbiI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>F\u00e1bia Maia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sweeping, serene ballads of soft piano\u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5UtpP7XxSMdsgJWRQDjpLq?si=5afa147d3bbc40c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F\u00e1bia Maia<\/a>\u2019s dreamy vocals, front and center.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"F\u00e1bia Maia - LIVE | Sofar Lisbon\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zNKE2IkqLqQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gabby Cotter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2zG8dLpZ9IjPudTxSokOSw?si=b02cdb6e3fff4cd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabby Cotter<\/a>, the Boston-based, Panamanian singer\/songwriter brings an elegance to her sound, lacing jazz and blues with Latin American stylings, making for a well-worn, classic feel.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gaby Cotter - LIVE | Sofar Cambridge, MA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Ywa22qJ9n4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\">Check out upcoming shows in your area!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Hispanic Heritage Month is wrapping up, but the music from these dynamic Hispanic and Latin American artists is always incredible, year-round. Here are a few of our favorite Sofar artists to be on the lookout for at upcoming live concerts and Listening Rooms. Pinqy Ring Born and brought up in Chicago, Marisol V\u00e9lez (a.k.a. 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