credit: RC Music
Emmanuel Cortes at Mala Fama
This performance is part of the showcase that starts on Friday, March 14 at Mala Fama
Emmanuel Cortes is a young singer-songwriter, born in Arkansas on December 6, 2006. At just 18 years old, he has shown a deep passion for music since the age of 14, when he began learning to play the guitar.
His love for music, especially regional Mexican music, has driven his growth as an artist. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and those of his friends, his compositions convey messages that deeply resonate with his audience.
With exceptional vocal talent, Emmanuel has shown great admiration for artists such as Ariel Camacho, Gabito Ballesteros and Natanael Cano and hopes to collaborate with T3r Elemento. Showing an innovative musical style, he defines his sound as unique, describing it as "Cumbia tumbada". "I see my musical proposal as something special, using technology to enhance different sounds that will undoubtedly captivate listeners, bringing love and joy to every song," he says.
His musical collaborations include "No Me Equivoco" with Conjunto Amanecer, "Lo Que Me Mata" with Diego González and "FFL" with Pablo Leos, among others. His debut release was "Eres Tú", one of his own compositions.
Currently, Emmanuel Cortes is promoting his album Memorias <3
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