Raquel Sofía—New Sony Music Latin Artist
Concerts & Performances
Place
UM Gusman Concert Hall
Address
1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
Raquel Sofía, B.M. ’09, who hails from Puerto Rico, is “the breath of fresh air that Latin Pop needs,” says international megastar Juanes, who first hired the talented vocalist for his multiple Grammy winning “Juanes MTV Unplugged” tour. She’s since performed with Shakira and is now signed to Sony Music Latin. Raquel Sofía makes her Festival Miami debut in a high-energy concert that showcases her jazz-infused vocals and sonic style, which ranges from rockabilly to ska to ’80s pop-rock. “One of those rare artists that come along only once in a generation” says Grammy-winning producer George Noriega, B.M. ’95. “A bonafide future star,” says NPR. Spotify 2015 “Artist to Watch”. Taylor Byrd, guitar; Brian Lang, drums.Tickets start at $20.