Biography: Leo Peracchi, Leo Vilar, León Gieco, La Polla Records, La Psicodelia de la Iguana, La Quimera, La Quinta Estación, La Renga, Leonard Gonzalez, Leonardo,

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Leo Peracchi Biography, Photos, Pictures

One of the most underrated, important, and influential arrangers of Brazilian popular music after the 1950s, Leo Peracchi started to contribute to the soon-to-be bossa nova in 1956 when he arranged “Foi a Noite,” by the then-novice composer Tom Jobim (with Newton Mendonça), recorded by Silvinha Telles

Leo Vilar had a distinguished career as the leader of the most famous vocal/instrumental group Anjos do Inferno He also discovered Dorival Caymmi and other singers from Bahia, thanks to his revolutionary direction at Rádio Clube da Bahia

Argentine folk legend León Gieco is one of his country’s most enduring national heroes Though he is most treasured in Argentina, where his outspoken social consciousness and storied past as a fearless protest singer endeared him deeply to those who share his heritage, his appeal extends beyond his homeland: he performs to international audiences regularly and is often described in shorthand as “the Bob Dylan of Argentina

La Polla Records Biography, Photos, Pictures

Punk-revival band from Spain La Polla Records started getting involved in the local scene in the early ’80s The group’s debut EP was called Y Ahora Qué and was released in 1983

La Psicodelia de la Iguana Biography, Photos, Pictures

Mexican Latin rock band la Psicodelia de la Iguana was formed in the mid-’90s by three enthusiastic musicians inspired by early-’70s rock Soon after the band started playing la Psicodelia de la Iguana decided to create a project called Ceiba Eterna to reunite local talent, organizing festivals where Mexican acts can perform and share their experiences

Latin rock band from Argentina la Quimera started playing covers of popular local groups, such as Divididos and Ratones Paranoicos La Quimera soon recorded a demo featuring original songs, called Un Buen Motivo, after teaming up with ex-Sui Generis drummer Juan Rodríguez and talented guitarist Miguel Botafogo

La Quinta Estación Biography, Photos, Pictures

Formed in Madrid, Spain, La Quinta Estación established themselves initially in Latin America, particularly Mexico, where their second album, Flores de Alquiler (2004), spun off numerous hits and set the rock en español outfit on a quick course to stardom

Latin rock band from Argentina La Renga performed live for the first time in 1988, debuting with an independent album titled Esquivando Charcos in 1991 A Dónde Me Llevan la Vida followed in 1993

Leonard Gonzalez Biography, Photos, Pictures

The successful career of singer/guitarist Leonard González (born Leonardo González) began with La Mafia, a popular Houston-based outfit assembled with Oscar González in 1986

Leonardo (Emival Eterno Costa) kept, with his brother Leandro (José Luís Costa), one of the most commercially successful duos of sertanejo song in Brazil The duo, Leandro e Leonardo, has sold more than 20 million albums