Locos Por Juana

Locos Por Juana is a 2x Grammy Nominated, bilingual Jam-Band formed in Miami, FL in
the year 2000 most notably recognized by their electrifying dynamism onstage and their
unique take of Afro-Caribbean Music. The present lineup consists of vocalist Itagui
Correa, guitarist Mark Kondrat, and drummer Javier Delgado which form the nucleus of
the group, joined by trombonist Lasim Richards and percussionist Carlos Palmet, and at
times as many as 5-7 guest musicians may join the band onstage.

Locos Por Juana’s sound is a distinct one, drawing from the members’ diverse
backgrounds. The heart and soul of their hybrid style emanates from Colombia. Itagui
and Javier were born in Colombia, and Mark is Miami-born of Colombian descent. As
such, they incorporate the beloved sounds of their heritage and their upbringing, like
Cumbia, Champeta and Afro-Colombian rhythms such as Mapale and Chande, reshaping
them, breathing a new life into them, and giving them an altogether new identity. Also,
Integral to Locos Por Juana’s style is the musical influence of Reggae, Dancehall and
Ragga from Miami and the Caribbean; and Hip-Hop, Rock and Funk from the US.

Locos por Juana released their first two albums with idependant Salsa Label,
Musical Productions (MP) Records. The first album, self-titlted, was released in 2003 and
nominated to Los Premios Nuestros for, Best Urban Album. Their second release, Musica
p’al Pueblo, was nominated to the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards for Best Rock/Alternative
Album. In 2007, Locos por Juana signed with Universal Musica and released the critically
acclaimed, American Grammy Nominated album, La Verdad in 2008. The band went on a
East and West coast American tour in support of the release which followed with a
Summer European Festival Tour. In 2010, Locos por Juana returned with a new
independently released EP titled, Evolucíon which took them to Bogota, Colombia when
the album was nominated to Los Premios Shock for Best Alternative Album.

Many have tried to define their style, the L.A. Times calls Locos por Juana “a funky,
pan-Latin amalgam,” and referenced their “pulling listeners into a reverse Gulf Stream
churning through the Straits of Florida south to Jamaica, Venezuela and Colombia, and
over to Puerto Rico.” Miami New Times has regaled their 2008 American Grammy
nominated release, La Verdad (Universal Music) as “the truth of a new multicultural,
cosmopolitan generation, played out in the music that represents their cross-cultural
connections.” and The Miami Herald dubbed them “Miami’s beloved Latin-Reggae-Hip-Hop
mashup master.”

From Colombia to Miami, from Central America to Europe, Locos por Juana is ready
to break out with their New Album Somos de la Calle!

visit www.locosporjuana.com for more info