Sol y Canto could organize their own United Nations of Latin music. They are from New Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Perú and Panamá; a wide range origins that more than likely come into play when writing their beautiful, traditional Latin roots/jazz music. The band has been playing together since 1994 (that’s 15 years!) and has won three Boston Music Awards in their time. They’ve played everywhere from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Rocky made his famous jog up the steps, to the California World Music Festival, Puerto Rico’s Museo de Arte and the White House.

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Although the band hails from all over Latin America, Sol y Canto is presently Boston-based. After just getting back from playing gigs in New Mexico, for good measure and a little sunshine, they have three upcoming shows in Massachusetts.  Not only do their live performances shine bright and “bring audiences to their feet,” Sol y Canto’s studio albums —5 of them since 1994—have drawn high praise. Sancocho, their debut, was chosen as one of the best CDs of 1994 by The Boston Globe’s Scott Alarik.

Sol y Canto’s sound is the kind of traditional Latin that, as their fanclub page says, “makes their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish-speaking audiences of all ages.” The Spanish guitar sound and classically Latin percussion coupled with Rosi’s vocals will make you feel right at home whether you are at an after hours party, drinking margaritas or learning some fresh dance moves. Check out their playlist below: