Discover the captivating music of Rawayana, the Venezuelan reggae artist and singer-songwriter.
List of Rawayana's featurings
Anita Tijoux, Sofia Viola, Ruben Blades & Cultura Profética
Rawayana's age
Rawayana is currently 42 years old.
Rawayana's country of origin
Rawayana is from Venezuela.
Rawayana's real name
Rawayana's real name is José María Abreu.
The Success Story of Rawayana
The Captivating Music of Rawayana
Rawayana is a Venezuelan reggae artist and singer-songwriter. His real name is José María Abreu, and he’s 38 years old. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Latin American music, including Anita Tijoux, Sofia Viola, Ruben Blades, and Cultura Profética. His music manages to capture the vibrancy of Latin America and the Caribbean with a fresh perspective.
From Venezuela to the World
Rawayana began his career in Caracas. His first album, Sabiduría & Amor, was released in 2009. The album featured him singing and playing guitar, as well as recording with other artists. From there, his career took off. He followed up Sabiduría & Amor with two more albums — one in 2011 and one in 2014 — both of which increased his international recognition. In 2016, he released his fourth album, Nuevos Tiempos.
Collaborations
In addition to his solo work, Rawayana has collaborated with other artists. He has been featured on songs by fellow Venezuelan artists like Yotuel Romero and Gaby Moreno. He also featured on the track “No Te Dejes” by Chilean singer-songwriter Anita Tijoux. These collaborations have helped Rawayana expand his reach beyond Venezuela.
A New Sound
Rawayana has created a sound that is uniquely his own. He blends traditional Latin American styles like salsa and merengue with modern reggae and hip hop influences from the Caribbean. His music is energetic and upbeat but still manages to be thoughtful and reflective. He has also incorporated elements of cumbia and ska into his sound.
The Legacy of Rawayana
Rawayana has established himself as an important voice in Latin American music. His songs have been featured on TV shows and movies around the world. He has toured extensively throughout Latin America and Europe, playing festivals like SXSW in Austin, Texas and Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain. His unique sound continues to captivate audiences everywhere he goes.
