Initially cast as a folk, ballad and jazz vocalist, the award-winning artist Mariana Risquez has been touring and writing songs for over 20 years. Born and raised in Venezuela, today she is well known around the world for her passionate and unique vocal style with bilingual lyrics that are clean, genuine and intentional, focused on Latin Fusions and Urban-Pop genres. Mariana’s songs are powered by percussion layers and emotional character. She embodies the perfect combination between latin jams and a soulful voice which make anybody who listens want to join right in with her! And in a very creative way the artist has also represented World Music by adding a unique touch to her songs with authentic Afro Venezuelan instrumentation, working with expert collaborators all over the globe. She has a great artistic background, has worked directly with some of the biggest names in Production Music in Latin America such as @YasmilMarrufo, @LuisRomero, @HugoFuguet, @HildemaroAlvarez, @SantosPalazzi, @Hanykauam @RodnerPadilla @GabrielCandiani @Adassa @Diveana @Mulato among many many others also around the world.