Desde Mi Barrio

Richard Peña, Puerto Rican guitarist, fuses Afro-Caribbean traditions with jazz. An award-winning artist and educator, he’s released four albums, toured globally, and built a 260k+ online community sharing guitar lessons and resources.

Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and cultural seeder who utilizes music to shine a light on elements of his Puerto Rican and Dominican roots. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging Jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed as one of the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times.

Frido Vargas, a Caribbean folk indie bassist, fuses Dominican and Puerto Rican roots with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, crafting soulful melodies that blend tradition and modern indie, captivating diverse audiences worldwide.