Heiga Studios is excited to announce that our very own VP, Adrian Morales-Demori, is hosting a captivating new podcast series, Audio, Sound & Music, sponsored by Roland. This series dives deep into conversations with leaders and legends across different areas of the Latin music industry, providing unique insights and perspectives on the art and science behind music production, sound engineering, and the evolution of the Latin music scene.
In the latest episodes, Adrian has had the privilege of interviewing some of the most influential figures in the industry, such as:
Jean Rodríguez: A Latin Music Pioneer
In this episode, Adrian sits down with Jean Rodríguez, a prolific artist, producer, and musician. With a career spanning multiple decades, Jean made waves in the Latin music world with his hit singles, including "Duele", which reached number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart in 2006. As a member of the production duo Coastcity, Jean co-produced the Spanish-language version of “Hey Ma” by Pitbull, J Balvin, and Camila Cabello, which garnered over 400 million YouTube views and earned a Latin Grammy nomination. Jean’s expansive career also includes work with global artists like Beyoncé, Nicky Jam, and Ricky Martin. Listen to the full interview here.
Salomé Limón: A Visionary Sound Engineer
Next, Adrian hosts Salomé Limón, a renowned producer, sound engineer, and sound designer based in Madrid. With five Latin Grammys and multiple Grammy nominations, Salomé has worked with legendary artists like Paco de Lucía, Mariza, and Chick Corea. As the founder of the Iberoamerican Women Producers and Engineers Association, Salomé is also a prominent advocate for diversity in the music industry. Tune in to hear more about her extraordinary journey here.
Trooko: The GRAMMY-Winning Producer Shaping Latin Music
Adrian's conversation with Trooko, a Honduran-born, LA-based producer, mixer, and mastering engineer, explores his journey in the music industry. Known for his collaborations with artists like Residente, Bad Bunny, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Trooko has earned multiple GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominations. His production work on DEJA by Bomba Estéreo earned him a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year. Get an inside look at his creative process here.
Richi Lopez: The Latin GRAMMY-Winning Producer Behind Bad Bunny's Hits
In another powerful episode, Adrian interviews Richi López, a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning producer, co-writer, and audio engineer. Richi played a key role in Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti, contributing to tracks like "Yo No Soy Celoso" and "Me Fui De Vacaciones". The album broke records and became Spotify’s most-streamed album of all time. Richi’s impressive resume also includes work with Camilo, Shakira, and J Balvin. Listen to Richi’s story here.
Eduardo Bergallo: The Sound Engineer Behind Iconic Latin Albums
To kick off the series, Adrian interviewed Eduardo Bergallo, a multi-nominated Latin Grammy producer and engineer, known for his groundbreaking work on albums by artists like Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, and Mercedes Sosa. Eduardo’s influence extends to major global hits, including his sound engineering on Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This is Africa)”, the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Catch this episode here.
Each episode of Audio, Sound & Music offers a deep dive into the minds of these trailblazers, exploring their creative processes, challenges, and stories that have shaped the Latin music industry.
Stay tuned for more episodes where Adrian Morales-Demori continues to explore the intersection of music, sound, and innovation with the leaders of the Latin music scene.
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