Rawayana

Rawayana, originating from Caracas, Venezuela, has evolved from a local band into an internationally recognized musical group, noted for their Grammy-winning sound and collaborations with artists across the Latin music industry. After gaining early recognition with their participation in Festival Nuevas Bandas in 2010, Rawayana went on to become an internationally recognized musical group known for their distinctive ‘trippy pop’ sound, integrating reggae, psychedelic, electronic, funk, and salsa. Comprising founding members Alberto ‘Beto’ Montenegro and Antonio ‘Tony’ Casas, along with guitarist Alejandro Abeijón and drummer Rodrigo Michelangeli, the band began their professional journey in 2007, quickly performing in Caracas venues and sharing stages with established artists. Their first promotional single, ‘Fuego Azul,’ garnered significant social media attention for its video clip, which paid tribute to Venezuelan indie music.

The same year, the group formed the supergroup ASTROPICAL with Grammy-nominated Bomba Estéreo, releasing their self-titled album ‘Astropical’. Further demonstrating their collaborative versatility, member Beto Montenegro was featured on Maye’s debut album, ‘Música Para Abrir El Cielo’, also in 2025. Rawayana has also engaged in notable collaborations throughout their career with acclaimed artists such as Danny Ocean, Natalia Lafourcade, and Fonseca, highlighting their impactful presence across the Latin music industry.