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SXSW 2025: Ivan Cornejo, Gale and other Latino artists we can’t wait to see

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For the past 37 years, South by Southwest (SXSW), an annual gathering focusing on art and technology held from March 7-15 in Austin, Texas, boasts a multitude of exceptional Latin music artists on their lineup.

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SXSW, the renowned 37-year-old arts and tech conference happening in Austin, Texas from March 7-15, showcases numerous outstanding Latin music acts this year.

At De Los, we are excited to announce that on March 11th, we’ll be hosting our second yearly SXSW showcase at Mala Fama. The lineup for this event includes Arsenal Efectivo, Edgar Alejandro, and Midnight Navy. You can find the details of the program right here.

For now, here’s a list of 10 crucial Latino performances that we plan to include in our itinerary, arranged according to their scheduled dates.

In the interim, we’ve got 10 significant Latino performances that we’re going to mark on our calendar, presented in the order they will take place.

Vanessa Zamora
March 11 at Flamingo Cantina
10-10:40 p.m.

Born to Mexican piano players, the bilingual indie sensation Vanessa Zamora took her unique style of pop music a step further by proficiently playing the acoustic guitar, keyboard, and drums, thus creating her distinctive, dreamy, and psychedelic sound.

She will perform a second show March 14 at Vaquero Taquero from 10-10:40pm.

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El Dusty
March 10 at Coconut Club
11-11:45 p.m.

From Corpus Christi hails DJ El Dusty, a trailblazer in cumbia electronica, who skillfully blends elements of soul, reggae, and house music with his unique Tejano rhythm.

On Wednesday, he will give a second SXSW showcase at Rivian Park from 3 to 3:40 PM, and on Thursday, you’ll catch him performing at Hotel Vegas from 12:40 to 1:20 PM.

He has two more performances scheduled for SXSW – one on Wednesday at Rivian Park from 3 to 3:40 PM and another on Thursday at Hotel Vegas from 12:40 to 1:20 PM.

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Trooko
March 11 at Coconut Club
12:45-2 a.m.

As a music enthusiast who’s had the privilege of working with Grammy-winning producer Trooko on remarkable projects like Beyoncé, M.I.A., Residente, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “The Hamilton Mixtape,” I’m thrilled to share that he’ll be returning to his roots this year. Instead of creating chart-topping tunes behind the scenes, Trooko will take center stage at La Subcultura’s unforgettable club night.

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Blood Club
March 12 at Elysium
8-8:40 p.m.

Originating from Chicago’s South Side, the post-punk romantic group is set to illuminate several nights at SXSW. These festival appearances serve as a sneak peek for their North American No Llores Tour, during which they will traverse through the United States and Mexico, ultimately reaching the Regent Theater in Los Angeles on May 18th.

Their second official SXSW showcase will take place March 15 at Las Perlas from 10-10:40 p.m.

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Gale
March 13 at the Moody Theater
7:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

The indie-flavored pop artist Gale (pronounced “gah-leh”), who has been nominated for a Latin Grammy, brings power to her performances. Known as the “Latin It Girl” by Rolling Stone, this Puerto Rican sensation is set to perform at their “Future of Music” event.

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Valé
March 13 at Cuatro Gato
8:20-9 p.m.

If you’re in need of some reggaeton: Here you go! This Baranquilla native delivers a fiery blend of punk attitude and seductive energy through her perreo- and R&B-influenced dance tracks such as “Fit Mami” and the more recent “Arrebatao.

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Twin Shadow
March 13 at Coconut Club
9:30-10:30 p.m.

The Dominican-American synth-pop legend is set to give fans a sneak peek at tracks from his upcoming sixth studio album, titled “Georgie,” which honors his deceased father. Having previously rocked dancefloors with guitar hits such as “Five Seconds” and “Saturdays” (collaboration with Haim!), “Georgie” will mark the first time he releases an album without drum elements. Dive in!

He will also perform a second show March 14 at Central Presbyterian Church from 10-11 p.m.

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Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
March 13 at the Moody Theater
9:35-10:20 p.m.

As a movie critic, I’d say: Last year was a game-changer for us, Argentine MCs Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, as our performance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” series skyrocketed to become the most-watched episode of 2024. In an interview with De Los this week, Paco Amoroso expressed that it felt like we had cracked the code with “Tiny Desk.” Now, at SXSW, we’re set to deliver an encore performance that promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

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Oya Baby
March 13 at the Speakeasy Kabaret
10:50-11:05 p.m.

Previously serving as a backup dancer for artists like Pitbull, Bad Bunny, and Flo Rida, the bold Cuban MC known as Oya Baby eventually secured a record deal with Flo Rida’s International Music Group. In her 2022 single “Ride the Stick,” she teamed up with Miami hip-hop legend Trina on an electrifying collaboration. Most recently in January, she returned with a confident reggaeton track titled “Perra.

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Ivan Cornejo
March 13 at the Moody Theater
10:55 p.m.–midnight

On Thursday evening, the ruler of Mexican music’s dark realm will take over the Moody Theater. He will be showcasing tracks from his highly-acclaimed 2024 album “Mirada,” as well as his first smash hit, “Está Dañada,” which made its debut on the Billboard 100 when he was only 17 years old.

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2025-03-08 01:31

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