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Rawayana

Rawayana is a Venezuelan band from Caracas whose upbeat fusion of reggae, funk and tropical pop made it one of the most celebrated Latin alternative acts of the 2020s.

Origins

Formed in 2007, the band is led by Alberto "Beto" Montenegro with Antonio "Tony" Casas, Andrés "Fofo" Story and Alejandro "Abeja" Abeijón. Its debut album Licencia Para Ser Libre came out in 2011, and Trippy Caribbean earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.

The sound

Their music blends reggae, funk, psychedelic pop and Caribbean rhythms, often with humorous, very Venezuelan lyrics.

Legacy

¿Quién Trae las Cornetas? won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album in 2025, "Feriado" won Best Pop Song at the 2024 Latin Grammys and "Veneka" with Akapellah won in 2025. ¿Dónde Es El After? is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammys.