Latino Stars Who Stole the Spotlight at Coachella's Opening Weekend

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Becky G, Gustavo Dudamel, Peso Pluma , Rawayana, Tito Doble P, Las Marías, Junior H, Danny Ocean and Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso were some of the Latin artists who performed during the first weekend of the Coachella Festival , in the town of Indio, in the state of California.

The festival's opening day kicked off with the infectious energy of The Marías. Their fusion of indie pop and psychedelic soul captivated the audience on the Mojave Stage, marking their third appearance at Coachella. Although Selena Gomez didn't appear, as many expected, the band, led by Puerto Rican María Zardoya, performed the hit "El Muchacho de los Ojos Tristes."

On the Sonora stage, Peruvian band Los Mirlos offered a sample of Amazonian cumbia, transporting attendees to the Peruvian jungle with their hypnotic rhythms and psychedelic guitars.

Brazilian DJ Vintage Culture performed on the Yuma Stage, delivering a progressive house session that kept the crowd dancing until the early hours.

Mexican american artist Becky G made her first of two appearances at the festival, taking the stage at the invitation of Tyla.

The Mexican representation was led by Junior H, who surprised his audience with the special appearance of Peso Pluma and his cousin Tito Double P.

Saturday, April 12

The Los Angeles Philharmonic opened its first Coachella performance on Saturday with "Ride of the Valkyries," under the direction of Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, in its latest effort to reach new audiences.

It was the first major orchestra to perform at the iconic Southern California music and arts festival, and was joined by several vocalists, including jazz-pop singer Laufey, who debuted her new song "Silver Lining," and Becky G, who performed her pop hit "Shower."

Additionally, with LL Cool J they performed a symphonic version of 'Mama Said Knock You Out'.

However, the most epic moment was when Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso unleashed a storm of trap and electronic music, with Dudamel's classic touch on the Gobi stage, demonstrating why they are considered one of the most innovative proposals in Latin American urban music.

Cadiz-born Judeline surprised the audience with a fusion of flamenco and electronic music on the Sonora stage, accompanied by castanets and an aesthetic that paid homage to her Andalusian roots.

Mexican Iván Cornejo presented his melancholic style and introspective lyrics on the Mojave stage, consolidating his position as one of the most promising artists in the regional Mexican genre.

El Malilla, representative of Mexican reggaeton, gave an energetic performance on the Sonora stage, capturing the audience's attention with his blend of urban rhythms.

Brazilian DJ Alok brought his country's electronic rhythms to the Sahara stage, offering a session that combined intense beats with melodies that evoked Brazil's cultural diversity.

Sunday, April 13

On Sunday, Venezuelan band Rawayana transformed the Gobi stage into a Caribbean party, presenting their mix of tropical rhythms and electronic touches that made the audience vibrate, with Servando Primera, of Servando y Florentino, Danny Ocean and Akapellah as guests.

Spanish DJ Dennis Cruz filled the Yuma stage with an hour-and-a-half set that had thousands dancing, demonstrating the universality of his electronic music.