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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
“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
“If there was ever a band I desperately wanted to join minutes after interviewing them, it would be DC based Latin alternative rock group, Nayas.”
— Kesta Happening DC

SAMPLE TRACKS

Listen to El Argumento by nayasmusic | Explore the largest community of artists, bands, podcasters and creators of music & audio.

Listen to Sale el Sol by nayasmusic | Explore the largest community of artists, bands, podcasters and creators of music & audio.

Nominated "Best Latin Duo/Group" 2009 and 2012 "Best Latin Vocalist/ Group and Recording" 2013 by Washington Area Music Association ...

click here for all songs from Nayas

VIDEO

Batalle - one song off of the upcoming second album untitled as of yet but available on the Nayas 3-song sampler. The sampler will be available on iTunes by mid April and the full 12 song album will be available end of summer 2010!

Really cool performance by Nayas at the Gibson booth featuring the new Epiphone Dave Navarro Signature "Jane" Acoustic.

 

DISCOGRAPHY

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Av. La Cura   |   2012

  1. Because
  2. Sale el Sol
  3. El Argumento
  4. She Said
  5. Batalle (Remix)
  6. Now You Have To Go
  7. Breaking the Tide
  8. Dulce Sueño
  9. Qué Pasa
  10. City Cry
  11. Tengo Algo que Darte

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3 Song Sampler   |   2012

  1. Maravilla del Mundo
  2. Batallé
  3. La Misión

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NAYAS   |   2006

  1. Lady Dada
  2. Producto en Expiracion
  3. Puede Ser
  4. Meditate
  5. Malas Maneras
  6. Pituka Pelotuda
  7. Open Your Eyes
  8. Gusher
  9. Skaterrible
  10. Sangre de Picaro
  11. Ingrid
  12. Y.O.Y.
  13. Bredren Song

PRESS

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