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ABOUT NAYAS

“[One of] the areas’ finest ... which deftly shifts from rootsy reggae to ska to introspective rock”. ”

— The Washington Post

Nayas' mixed rhythms of cumbia, reggae, rock and ska know no limits as they demolish genre boundaries and never fail to bring down the house. Led by Luis Torrealva (vocals/bass), who has been twice nominated by Washington Area Music Association as Best Latin Vocalist. He has also recorded recently with various Latin Alternative projects such as Machetres and with G-flux + La Yorona, presented by Maracuyeah.

Collectively hailing from Peru, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and the U.S., Nayas has become a fixture in DC, regularly playing its premier venues such as the 9:30 Club, Black Cat, The State Theatre, The Fillmore, The Hamilton, The Kennedy Center. They have shared the stage with Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Calle 13, Si*Sé, El Gran Silencio, Kinky, Yerba Buena, King Chango, Volumen Cero, Easy Star All-Stars, and Amigos Invisibles, among others.

In 2012 they released their second full-length album Av. la Cura which was nominated by WAMA for "Best Latin Recording".

Radio and television appearances include: Pandora Internet Radio, FM Radio, WAMU's "Art Beat", WETA "Neighborhoods", Telemundo, Univision, KPFA Berkeley, CA, Viva 900 DC and "Veinte Lucas" on Canal Siete in Lima, Peru.

INSTRUMENTATION

Luis Torrealva: lead vocals/bass

Lilo Gonzalez: lead guitar/vocals

Joey Carrasquillo: perussions/vocals

Joey Rossetti: drums/percussion

Scott Schoem: keyboards/vocals

AWARDS + RECOGNITION

Washington Area Music Awards Nominations:

Best Latin Vocalist (Luis Torrealva) 2012

Best Latin Group/Duo 2012

Best Latin Recording (Av. La Cura) 2012

Best Latin Vocalist (Luis Torrealva) 2011

Best Latin Group/Duo 2011

Best Latin Group/Duo 2009

“...regarded as one of the best Latin rock outfits in the D.C. area”

— Examiner.com

NAYAS ONLINE

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“Ritmo energético que alimenta mi tan hambriento oído con un estilo brio, lucido y eloquente. Nayas con su fusión de sonidos notables, presenta su segundo álbum “Av La Cura” algo totalmente refrescante, toxico, irresistible y altamente adictivo.”

— Rants Magazine