LatinoLife @ SXSW LONDON

LatinoLife @ SXSW LONDON

After being hailed as one of the best curated festival stages of 2025, LatinoLife has been invited back for a second year to curate the Latin music stage at SxSw London. This UK edition of the world’s most innovative festival brings together tech, film, music, and interactive media with sessions, showcases, screenings and networking for professionals and enthusiasts. Featuring Nonô (Brazil/UK), Dame Blanche (Spain/UK), Adriana Blu (Spain/UK), Olaya (Brazil/UK) and En la Arboleda (Colombia/UK)
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Miss Blanche (Spain/UK)

Miss Blanche, born Blanca de Arteaga Waldburger, is a 25-year-old singer & songwriter who has redefined R&B and neo soul with her unique blend of jazz, funk & hip hop mixing english & spanish in her lyrics. Her style, both classic & contemporary, conveys deep emotional intensity, tackling themes such as female empowerment and love. Influenced by legends like Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder, as well as contemporary artists like Raye & Doechii, she has created an authentic and vibrant sound that sets her apart in the music scene. Her single 'Undress Me' has surpassed 337.000 streams, reflecting the strong impact her music has. This fall she had performed at the prestigious Fira B festival, bringing her talent to global audiences. Miss Blanche is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting and promising voices in today’s music scene. @miss_blanchee_

Orestes Gomez (Venezuela)

Orestes Gómez is much more than a percussionist; he is an architect of rhythm and a visionary of hybrid production. Originally from Venezuela, he has established himself as a leading Latin American voice by fusing the heritage of Afro-Caribbean drums with the avant-garde of electronic music, jazz, and hip-hop. With prodigious technique and a unique sensitivity for sound design, Orestes transforms every beat into a narrative. His ability to integrate hardware and electronic elements into his acoustic setup places him at the frontier of contemporary musical innovation, collaborating with some of the most influential names in today’s urban and alternative scenes.
 
Young Dave (Colombia/Spain/UK)

Yxng Dave is a rising UK-Colombian/Spanish artist poised for success. His single 'Canada Fur' has already garnered over 3 million streams, and he recently collaborated with UK legend Chip on the track 'Blacked Out'. He has toured with Dappy & KSI, performing at Wembley Arena twice and at the ring walk for KSI’s boxing match at the O2 Arena and at Manchester Arena. He has been featured on the popular video game NBA 2K22 with the song 'Coupe', and has recently dropped his debut EP 'FAMOSO' where he mixes his Latino culture with the UK style. Yxng Dave is one to watch for the upcoming years amassing over 22,000 subscribers on YouTube, 33,000 followers on Instagram & 7000 on Spotify.

Sofia Monroy (Mexico-Sweden)

Sofia Monroy is a Mexican-Swedish artist born on April 20, 1999, in Mexico City. For her first two years, she lived in a small rooftop room with her father, originally from Tapachula, Chiapas, and her mother, originally from Sweden. When she was two, Sofia and her parents decided to move to her mother's native country. There, always influenced by her father's musical taste and drawn to Mexico's cultural mystique, Sofia began to feel drawn to the arts.At 15, Sofia decided to participate in IDOL, the international music talent show, which gave her significant visibility in Mexico and allowed her to make her first contacts in the industry. This experience took her to other cities and even countries, inevitably leading her to want to return to Mexico. Sofia signed with Universal Music Mexico under the Veo Sonora sub-label shortly after a visit to the country, prompting her to move to a completely new place and start from scratch. This sparked a profound exploration within her, not only of her music but also of her culture. At 25, Sofia is poised to become the next big international artist with her debut album, Morena, set for release in 2025 through Veo Sonora/Universal Music Mexico.
 

Broken Pen (UK-Portugal-Angola)

Born in Angola, Broken Pen grew up in London amid the kaleidoscope of Caribbean, African, and British influences that shaped the city’s underground sound. A lyricist who fuses spoken word, rap, and Afro-conscious storytelling to create transformative performances, a poet, rapper, and educator, Broken Pen bridges hip-hop’s social conscience with the storytelling of London’s spoken-word scene. 

En la Arboleda (Colombia/UK)

Enla Arboleda is a Colombian artist based in London. His music blends alternative electronic sounds with acoustic elements and personal songwriting. A guitarist for over 27 years, he moved to the UK to study Audio Production and now produces his own music. His work brings together synthesisers, guitars, clarinet, field recordings, and sound design with reflective lyrics to explore identity, displacement, and belonging. His second EP, Other Ways to Find Yourself, reflects on the process of starting again. He is currently working towards the release of his album, continuing to develop a musical language that connects his Latin American roots with a contemporary sound.

Nonô (Brazil/UK)

Noêmia Lellis Marques Felippe, known professionally as Nonô or Nonô Lellis, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician born on October 18, 1997, in Rio de Janeiro, who later relocated to London, UK. She is known for blending Brazilian influences with UK electronic and dance-pop, often described as "Urban Beach" or a mix of baile-funk and house music. Nonô began her career early, appearing on The Voice Brazil at age 16 before moving to London, where she solidified her place in the UK dance scene.Her sound is characterized by energetic dance-pop and electronic beats, often featuring her own songwriting, influenced by both Brazilian soul and pop. Nonô has collaborated with artists such as Example, Bou, Majestic, Alok, Eden Prince, and SOFI TUKKER. She was recognized by NME in their 2022 '100' as a "Brazilian pop hero", she has amassed over 200 million streams on Spotify. She frequently performs at UK festivals and in 2025 has been highlighted for performances at events like Silverstone Mainstage.  @nonoofficial and TikTok (@nonomusicofficial), 

Olaya (Brazil/UK)

Olayá is a London-based, female-led flute and percussion band formed in 2022 that brings the traditional sounds of Northeastern Brazilian bandas de pífanos (bamboo flute bands) to the UK. The band blends traditional Brazilian forró tunes with original compositions, characterized by rich vocal harmonies, driving percussion, bamboo flutes, and bass. Featured on BBC Radio 3, Jazz FM, and Worldwide FM, in anticipation of an upcoming EP.

Adriana Blu (Spain/UK)

Adriana Blu is a Spanish singer-songwriter, topliner, and artist based in London, specializing in a fusion of Latin pop, reggaeton, flamenco, and jazz. With over 15 years in the industry, she combines deep flamenco roots with urban sounds and has recorded for Universal Production Music. She describes her music as a fusion of the sacred and sensual, featuring elements of flamenco, jazz, reggaeton, and bolero. Her work is described as having esoteric poetry with urban, ancient influences. @adrianablu
 

 

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