Please take a moment to explore our 2025 ROSTER. 

Yonas Media is proud to represent a diverse roster of award winning artists. Recently joining our family is Rubén Albarrán, front man for legendary Mexican band Café Tacvba, Singer-Songwriter Sachal Vasandani, and the Latin GRAMMY nominated Rodriguez Brothers.

LATIN

Seven time Latin GRAMMY winner Rubén Albarrán, known for blending Mexican folklore with modern rock rhythms, will be touring North America and Europe in 2025 in support of his first solo album Narciso Reyna . Rubén’s other projects include his rockabilly band The K'comxtles and Pinche Pinchadiscos (his DJ alias). Latin GRAMMY nominated Making Movies continues to push the boundaries of American music with a sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz rock” and will release their next studio album in the spring. Two time GRAMMY winners Los Texmaniacs are the past, present, and future of Conjunto music featuring Max Baca on the bajo sexto and his nephew Josh Baca, who is fast attaining legendary status on the accordion. They were inducted into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame in 2024 alongside Los Tigres Del Norte and will also release a new studio album in 2025. Grammy nominated Afro-Latino duo Los Rakas (the first Urbana group to play Coachella) are touring in support of the release of their latest album La Raka Zaza. La Lulu, a Latin Grammy-winning artist from Cali, Colombia, is a dynamic force blending traditional cumbia with modern sounds, bold storytelling, and genre-defying artistry. Bulla en el Barrio, led by Combo Chimbita founders, brings the essence of traditional Bullerengue music, transporting audiences to the heart of Colombian folk culture. Bulla just released their new album VÁMONOS que nos VAMOS. Also originally from Colombia, Alea’s performances encompass an entire generation of ethno-futuristic and folkloric music accentuated by buttery vocals, deep-rooted grooves, and uplifting guitar.

JAZZ / JAZZ CROSSOVER

Trap Jazz, led by Atlanta-born piano prodigy Chris Moten, revolutionizes jazz by blending the rhythms and themes of trap with the melodies of jazz. If this is your first time hearing the words Trap Jazz together, then look no further than the new docu-film by the same name, premiered exclusively on HULU.  Sachal Vasandani is a vocalist and songwriter known for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. His latest album, Best Life Now, is set for release Feb 14, 2025. GRAMMY nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album, The Rodríguez Brothers captivate audiences worldwide by fusing Afro-Cuban music with the spirit of jazz. Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer/composer based in Brooklyn of both Jewish and hispanic heritage. She comes from rich traditions of storytelling, and her music is rooted in jazz and soul. GRAMMY winner Rizo uses her trademark blend of songs, stories, performance art, comedy and glamour to captivate audiences worldwide.

FOLK / ROOTS / AMERICANA

Progressive Bluegrass and GRAMMY nominees Kittel & Co., led by violinist Jeremy Kittel, are "thrillingly spontaneous... taking traditional music forward" according to the Times UK. Jeremy Kittel’s orchestral debut Stones River will be released in 2025. Max Gomez blends country blues with his unique songwriting style, earning him a spot alongside legends like John Hiatt and Patty Griffin. Poised to lead Americana's next generation, he’s a rising voice in the genre. Max releases his next studio album Memory Mountain in April.  Marcella Simien, daughter of two-time Grammy award-winning Zydeco luminary Terrance Simien, is wielding the torch of a veritable creole dynasty blending elements of Zydeco, Soul, and Blues. Marcella’s forthcoming debut solo album, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled, captures her deeply personal journey. She played every instrument, wrote every lyric, and sang every vocal part herself. “I felt it necessary to have my hand touch every aspect of this collection of music,” she says. Marcella has partnered with longtime friend and collaborator Anne Harris to form an all-female group Magnolias. Lanita Smith blends soulful vocals and powerful songwriting, gracing stages from Coachella to Jimmy Kimmel Live and was just featured in Alicia Keys’ new documentary Uncharted.

GOSPEL / R&B

In 2024, The Bar-Kays celebrated their remarkable 60-year journey, recognized as the "founding fathers of funk" by Soul magazine. 2025 will be a big year for the legendary group as they will be touring heavily in support of their new double album (live and studio). The Sensational Barnes Brothers, Memphis-based gospel/soul group, had a breakthrough years of 23-24 captivating audiences at festivals like Rocky Mountain Folks, Sisters Folk, Freshgrass, Telluride Bluegrass, and Merlefest and will be touring the release of their 2nd studio album in 2025.