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Monsieur Periné

Monsieur Periné is a Colombian band from Bogotá, fronted by singer Catalina García, known for a playful fusion of European swing and Latin American rhythms.

Origins

Formed in 2008 by Catalina García and multi-instrumentalist Santiago Prieto, the group began playing Latin American styles and jazz. Their debut album Hecho a Mano came out in 2012, and a competition win with "Be Pop" earned them a slot at Estéreo Picnic.

The sound

Their sound mixes swing and gypsy-jazz textures with cumbia, tango, danzón, bolero and pop, with Afro-Colombian roots in the rhythm section.

Legacy

They won Best New Artist at the 2015 Latin Grammys and Best Alternative Music Album in 2023 for Bolero Apocalíptico, with Grammy nominations for Caja de Música and Encanto Tropical. At the 2026 Latin Grammys they are nominated for Best Contemporary Pop Album for Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz.