Grammy-winning La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music. The band is known for drawing inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music. Their unique sounds and the experience of their colorful, passionate performances continues to captivate both loyal fans and new listeners.
Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia is composed of accordionist and requinto player Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos, bassist Alex Bendaña, percussionist Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez, and vocalist ‘La Marisoul.’With a captivating voice that sings about love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band has become the voice of a new bicultural generation in the United States, fully immersed in modern music, but always close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage.
La Santa Cecilia’s debut album, Noche y Citas was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Their sophomore album El Valor was so impressive it was named one of the best albums of the year by NPR’. Following the success of their first two albums Treinta Días was released and won a Grammy for Best Latin Rock Album. Having seven more Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, La Santa Cecilia proves to be one of the most innovative and influential bands in Latin music.
