LatinoLife @ SXSW LONDON
Miss Blanche (Spain/UK)
Born Blanca de Arteaga Waldburger, this 25-year-old bi-lingual singer-songwriter blends jazz, funk, hiphop and Spanish influences. 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 and she had performed at the prestigious Fira B festival. Miss Blanche is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting and promising voices in the 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 fuses Afro-Caribbean drumming with avant-garde 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.
Yxng Dave (Colombia/Spain/UK)
Yxng Dave is a rising UK-Colombian/Spanish artist poised for success. His single 'Canada Fur' garnered over 3 million streams, and 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. Last year he went on a production and media tour in Colombia to critical acclaim in Colombia where he returns to perform at LatinoLife's first international festival in Medellin.
Sofia Monroy (Mexico-Sweden)
Born in Mexico City, Sofia spent her first years living with her father, originally from Tapachula, Chiapas, and her mother, originally from Sweden. When she was two, Sofia moved to Sweden. Always influenced by her father's musical taste, Sofia decided to participate in IDOL, the international music talent show, which gave her significant visibility in Mexico and got her signed to Universal Music Mexico under the Veo Sonora sub-label. At 25, Sofia is poised to become the next big international artist with her debut album, Morena, set for release in 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. Last year he performed at Feira Preta Festival in Bahia.
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)
Olaya (Brazil/UK)
Adriana Blu (Spain/UK)