Moisés Canelo is the pseudonym of Moisés Canelas Withol (*July 9,
1950LemonColón,HondurasHonduran singer-songwriter of international recognition.
Moisés Canelas Withol, born on July 9, 1950, in the village of Francia, in the municipality of Limón,
Department of Colón in the Republic ofHonduras,from a young age he was distinguished thanks to his
sang in the banana fields of Coyoles Central, and also grew his fame by acting and
singing on stages while receiving primary education at the Francisco Morazán School in La
Ceiba
Moses, demonstrating his art with his voice, has been looking for it since the age of eight, already as a teenager.
way to make money singing, by joining the "Banda Los Robbin's" ofThe Ceibaon the side of
his childhood friend Ricardo Pereira, and later in the group "Happy Boy's" ofTela (Honduras)
where the successful song 'Moonlight Night in La Ceiba' was composed, once the first single was recorded
In the seventies, Moisés and the group became famous in Honduran territory and were
invited to perform musical tours, later these tours became international including one
visit to the United States.
Antonio Asfura is asinger-songwriterHonduranresident in theUnited States.
Asfura began his musical career in 2013 by signing a contract with the record label Gatbik.
Music, likesingerand with Gatbik Publishing, ascomposeryauthor.Her music, nowadays, is
distributed worldwide by The Orchard, Sony Music.
Antonio Asfura was born inSan Pedro Sula(Honduras)He ventured into the world of entertainment
when at seventeen he moved to theUnited Statesand was invited to participate in several
television programs for the networkUnivision.
During the early stages of his career, he had the opportunity to work with Nicolás Tovar (singer and
composerColombianwinner of several awardsGrammyPeter Robles (CEO Aquos
Entertainment), Kike San Martín(photographerof Hispanic celebrities), Gustavo Celis (engineer of
mix andrecord producerwinner of several Grammy awards and Latin Grammy awards,
David Anthony (composer andproducerinternational) and David Impelluso alongside Virginia Romero
(music video directors).
In August 2014, her first musical single, 'Without a doubt,' reached the top of the radio charts in
Honduras, occupying position number 1.
Eva Cortés(Tegucigalpa,1972) is a singer and songwriterHonduranofjazz.
It fits within the movement of thefusionby incorporating influences from music into their music
Latin American traditionalzambabolerothebluesthe traditional Andalusian music and thejazz.Sing
with aSpanishof Latin American cadence and echoes and Andalusian accent.
Eva Cortés was born in Tegucigalpa (Honduras), grew up in Seville, and currently resides between Madrid and
New York.
It was revealed in 1980 after recording an album of children's songs titledThings of
childrenalongside singers likeAna BelénVictor Manuel,YouthyMiguel Bosé.
Currently, his music reflects the influences received from his cultural mestizaje, as well as from the
different musical genres developed throughout their career. Growing up in a family of
great musical tradition, was exposed to Latin American music. Although we listen to in their
first compositions, at the age of 16, a strong influence of blues.
In January 2006, he/she flew toSantiago de Chileto record and coproduce Sola Contigo, their first
solo album that was mixed and mastered later in Paris. In this work
we can find South American rhythms fused with jazz and a soft touch coming from
from southern Spain.
Federico Ramírez is an interpreter and composer.Honduranthe most recognized in music
traditional from his country, radio actor, theater and television, screenwriter and founding member of 'Voices'
University students.
Member of the National Folkloric Dance Company since 1963, that same year he joined the 'Theater
Infantile he/she directedthe Prof. Mercedes Agurcia Membreño,
Member founder of the Theater of the Ten in 1965.
He belonged to the Ballet Academy led by the Brazilian Rivo da Silva, of which today there are none.
news. He recorded for the Spanish Program '300 million' on four occasions,
He participated in the program 'Here Central America' Director of the First Folk Dance Group of
the Superior School of Teaching (now Francisco Morazán Pedagogical University) 1969.
He was a member of the Polyphonic Choir.
Actor of the program 'Calentando la Banca' and 'Frijol el Terrible' under the direction of Carlos Salgado.
First Representative of Honduras at the first "Latin Song Festival in the World", as
later it was called OTI.
Jose Javier Pérez Ramirez: (born on April 11, 1967), better known by his name
Artist Javier Monthiel is a Honduran singer and songwriter and one of the most prominent artists.
highlights of the country. Among his original works are This is My Land, Latin Women, Friend, and More
beyond the Heart, songs that among others have allowed him to reach international stages and
is currently one of the most important figures in the music of Honduras.
Javier Monthiel was born on April 11, 1967 inOcotepeque,Son of Antonio Leiva and Tereza de Jesús
Ramirez. Javier inherited his musical talent from his father, who was a Honduran saxophonist and musician.
by profession. However, Javier did not know his father until he was twelve years old and never spent
a long time with him. The most influential in his life was his stepfather Valentín Pérez, a railway worker, to
who Javier claims taught him honesty, humility, and the value of hard work. Javier
he started singing in school, initially at Soledad Fernández Cruz and then at the institute
Dionisio de Herrera from San Pedro Sula, where he won the summer song festival in 1984
Tela, Atlántida in 1984.
Guillermo AndersonFebruary 26 of1962- August 6 of2016he was a versatile musician
Honduran, and one of the most important artists from Honduras.
He was born in the city ofThe Ceiba,AtlantisHondurason February 26, 1962, he/she completed his/her studies
primary and secondary in the city of La Ceiba. He completed his primary education at the Mazapán School in La
Ceiba and the secondary school at the San Isidro Institute in that city. He completed his university studies at
theUniversity of California, Santa Cruzwhere he starts to produce his first musical works.
His music sings of the beauties of his country, sometimes also confronting social issues, but
also intimate and personal themes. His style blends tropical rhythms, Garifuna percussion with
contemporary music. Their performances were enriched by the blend of traditional rhythms from the
Garífuna ethnicity such as "Parranda" and "Punta" with rhythms more known in the Caribbean. The concerts
from this singer-songwriter, both his voice and guitar as well as alongside his talented musicians, celebrate love, the
nature and life in this part of the world. It's hard to talk about Honduran music without mentioning
his name. Guillermo played an important role by also getting involved in several causes,
education and health campaigns.