Santa Lucia

The heart of the group is Canadian-base Nicaraguan singer-songwriter German Cantillo who started with a vision to create an exciting sound that evokes the early days of Latin rock, while adding his own blend of funk with a fresh new mix. He started out in Vancouver's Latin music scene over eight years ago before moving to the Bay Area and back again. At the time he was playing along side other bands playing traditional Latin music like cumbias, salsa, norteño, etc.

He started to write new music about his own experiences but never got a chance to be listen to by other Latin band members. They were too busy playing covers! He continued to write new material for a new project, and his vision produced Santa Lucia, with a Latin sound unlike any other in the city. —Courtesy Calabash Music