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From bright and relaxing music with a Latin flare to dynamic and energetic tracks with a full brass backing, Bacilos is a swiftly rising star in Latin pop and Latin folk. Bacilos is a Latin pop band originally from Miami, Florida, that has been making fantastic music for decades. The band's 2023 Tour is set to take them throughout the United States as well as Mexico. Live performances by Bacilos are a blast. Energetic and passionate, Bacilos blends a myriad of influences from throughout Latin America into one incredible sound. Bacilos' first album came with the independent album Madera in 1999. After signing with Warner Music, they released their self-titled album in 2000. It was nominated for two Latin Grammy awards and went Gold in Colombia. They followed with their next album,?Caraluna, in 2002, winning them a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance and appearing on the Billboard Latin Albums chart. After that, they released the album Sin Vergüenza in 2004, which garnered them another Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Performance. The album Grandes éxitos (2006) was, for a time, the band's final album as Bacilos disbanded after the release. After reuniting years later, Bacilos returned in 2018 with the release of the album ?Donde Nos Quedamos? With no signs of slowing after their comeback, the band also released the album Abecedario in 2021.

Bacilos Live in Concert?

Bacilos was formed in Miami, Florida, in 1996. The band was initially a trio, composed of singer and guitarist Jorge Villamizar, bassist André Lopes and drummer José Javier Freire. While the band was formed in the United States, each of its members were from a different Latin American countries. Villamizar is originally from Montería, Colombia, and was raised for a time in Ecuador. Lopes is originally from Brazil and Freire is originally from Puerto Rico. In 2021, Freire departed the band on amicable terms, and the remaining two members of Bacilos decided to continue on as a duo. When asked about Freire's departure in an interview with El Comercio, Lopes explained that things change after over 25 years of making music, breaking up, reuniting, and weathering a global pandemic. "There are different priorities and moments in the life of each person, one has to adapt and maintain the friendship." Bacilos' biggest musical inspirations are the works of Argentinian pianist and rock star Fito Páez and Cuban folk singer, songwriter and guitarist Silvio Rodríguez. On Spotify, Bacilos' profile boasts more than 6 million listeners per month with more than 1 billion streams. Their most popular track, "Caraluna," has been streamed more than 400 million times. Bacilos' song "Mi Primer Millón" has been streamed more than 180 million times and their song "Tabaco y Chanel" has been streamed more than 130 million times.

Bacilos FAQ

When was Bacilos formed?

Bacilos was formed in Miami, Florida, in 1996. Each of its members were from a different Latin American country, with Jorge Villamizar from Colombia, André Lopes from Brazil, and José Javier Freire from Puerto Rico.

Who are Bacilos' biggest musical inspirations?

Bacilos' biggest musical inspirations are the works of Fito Páez and Silvio Rodríguez.

When was Bacilos' first album released, and what was it called?

Bacilos' first album, released in 1999, was called Madera and was an independent album.

Which album won Bacilos a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance, and in what year was it released?

Bacilos won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance for their album Caraluna, released in 2002.