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Yú is the brand-new project created by Mexican musician J. Telo. Inspired by the many fascinating dualities of life, Yú kicks off their discography with the highly anticipated single, ‘Recuerdos’, a track that paired with the re-release of ‘Somos Flores’ on the same release date of March 22, is sure to propel Yú into the Latin and World Music spotlight. Delve into a vibrant and otherworldly mix of Mexican folk known as Son jarocho, Banda/Bandas de Viento, and the modern elements of Avant-garde music, all performed to convey complexities of longing and celebration in ‘Recuerdos’. Listeners will find that fusion of strings of the Son jarocho and wind instruments in this track, is a sonic combination that will give shape to Yú’s overall sound in the upcoming album, ‘Camino’. Recorded and crafted in studios in Mexico including Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Oaxaca, and Sonora over the last two years, ‘Camino’ is promised to be one to remember. The album boasts over 20 musicians, including high-profile figures such as Felipe Tichauer (Best Latin Recording of the Year at the 2024 Grammys), Toro Canelo (Dancer and singer from the Seri Community in Sonora) participating in music videos, and various collaborators of worldwide names such as Lila Downs, Eugenia León, and C.Tangana. Yú is certainly elevating Mexican music to the global stage with ‘Recuerdos’, music lovers alike can find it on all streaming platforms this March.
With over 20 years as working as musician for various singing groups and notable recording studios, Mexican artist J. Telo’s skill set and style has been developed to a level many aspire to. He has either recorded or played with Latin American artists such as Maldita Vecindad, Aterciopelados, Mon Laferte, Yahir, La Sonora Santanera de Carlos Colorado, Tini Stoessel, Nortec Panoptica Orchestra, Las Santa Cecilia, and his performances have graced various local and international stages, as well as festivals such as Vive Latino Mexico, Besame Mucho LA , California, Noches Blancas in Russia, Rock al Parque in Colombia, and Cervantino Festival Guanajuato. In 2019, he began to delve into production work, creating a track called ‘Somos Flores’, and while working on production for other artists, Telo has been focused on his career as a composer and producer of a project called Yú over the last two years. Yú represents a unique and expertly crafted exploration into Folk and World Music, taking his career and artistry to the next level. A true visionary, J. Telo’s career continues to grow and draw recognition from many around him, fans can follow along using the links below.
Influences
Los Cojolites, Natalia Lafourcade, Beirut, Nortec Collective, Lila Downs, Mateo Kingman, Sonex, Fanfare Ciocărlia.
