La Santa Cecilia started their career by serenading passersby on Los Angeles’ historic Olvera Street. La Santa Cecilia is a musical phenomenon whodefies musical and cultural boundaries. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia is composed of accordionist and requintoplayer Jose ‘Pepe’Carlos, bassist AlexBendaña, percussionist Miguel ‘Oso’Ramirez, and vocalist ‘LaMarisoul’.

Since bursting onto the scene with their 2011 debut album Noche y Citas, which earned a Latin Grammy nomination, they have won a Grammy, toured extensively, collaborated with legends like Elvis Costello and John Paul Jones, and performed at iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl. La Santa Cecilia is known for using their music to support human rights causes, with their 2012 album El Valor being named one of the best albums of the year by NPR’s Alt Latino.