Monsieur Periné performing during the Bolero Apocalíptico Tour at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas on June 3, 2024, with Catalina Algafloja, Santiago Prieto, Miguel Guerra, Jairo Alfonso, Abstin Caviedes, Darwin Páez, and Eva Peroni. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Monsieur Periné is a musical collective that expresses their vision of the world, love, and freedom through their transformative work. Led by Catalina García and Santiago Prieto, both native Colombians, they have garnered numerous awards for their distinctive and eclectic fusion of jazz, swing, and pop with Latin American rhythms like salsa, cumbia, and bolero.
Joined by a talented ensemble (Darwin Paez on drums, Roxana Valdes Taffur on percussion, Eva Peroni on bass, Abstin Caviedes and Jairo A. Barrera on winds), they have performed on diverse and prestigious stages worldwide, including Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza in Chicago and Chile, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Fusion Festival in Berlin, Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Pohoda Festival, Vive Latino, Cosquin Rock, Tecate pal Norte, and numerous venues in Mexico, Miami, Spain, Los Angeles, Lima, and beyond.
Over twelve years, they have released four albums: "Hecho a Mano" (2012), "Caja de Música" (2015), "Encanto Tropical" (2018), and "Bolero Apocalíptico" (2023).
Their accolades include a Latin Grammy for "Best New Artist" in 2015 and multiple nominations for Latin Grammys and Grammy Awards, such as "Album of the Year" (2015, 2018), "Record of the Year" (2018), "Song of the Year" (2018), "Best Pop Song" (2023), and "Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album" (2016, 2019).
Currently, they are celebrating their Latin Grammy win for "Best Alternative Music Album" with their latest album, "Bolero Apocalíptico" (2023).
They achieved significant success with “Nuestra Canción,” which topped the TikTok U.S. Chart and Spotify Global Viral Chart, amassing over 2 billion views and 2 million uses. Their album "Encanto Tropical" (2018) features the hit "Bailar Contigo," which has over 120 million total plays.
During the 2020 pandemic, they released "Mundo Paralelo" with Pedro Capó. Their latest album, "Bolero Apocalíptico," co-produced with Rafa Sardina, blends popular, experimental, and folkloric sounds across 12 tracks, conveying messages of hope, love, and freedom amidst chaos.
In 2023, Sony Music Colombia awarded them a Gold Record for surpassing 4 million streams with "Mundo Paralelo" and a Platinum certification for "Encanto Tropical" in Colombia. The awards included paintings made from repurposed CDs to promote ecological change.
The Deluxe edition of "Bolero Apocalíptico" includes four new tracks: "En La Oscuridad" with Bandalos Chinos, "Agua," "Onda Sensual," and "Mala Yerba," featuring electronic elements produced by Il Factor, bringing the total to 16 powerful songs that inspire love and resilience.
To conclude their fourth studio album, Monsieur Periné will embark on the Bolero Apocalíptico Tour in 2024, performing in over 30 locations across Central America, the United States, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Fan reviews:Monsieur Periné was the main act at the Scoot Inn with guests Lucio Feuillet. They continue across the United States and South America with the last stop at the Pacific Valley Event Center in Cali, Colombia on September 13, 2024.
I had the pleasure to witness Monsieur Periné and it was a night to remember, a dream come true. I have been a fan for many years since they were a small group in Colombia rising in popularity. Their time came and they became global stars, yet, I was not able to see them perform live. That night was magical, surreal, and full of emotions. I could not believe I was standing two feet away from them witnessing how drastic their life performance is from just listening on Spotify. It was something I will never stop talking about. The people in that room made the show, and the artists gave their everything for us.
Monsieur Periné were even better live than I anticipated!
Monsieur Periné makes fresh jazz Latin music. They are true artists whose talent makes one feels very happy.
I love general admission venues. Watching an acclaimed group in an intimate venue was a transcendent experience. The band played new songs and hits. They were energetic and engaged the audience.
Incredible! Onstage energy like I’ve never seen. Definitely will make sure I’m at their next show whenever that is. Amazing set of musicians, the crowd fed of them and they off the crowd and it all made for one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
Amazing! Best concert ever. Really great show and energy!
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