Music Crowns is proud to premiere the debut solo album from Argentina and Switzerland-based artist AKIRA. Niños del Bosque (“Children of the Forest”) is a bold and soul-stirring exploration of Latin American heritage, spiritual resistance, and modern psychedelic soundscapes.
For fans of Ilan Amores, Los Espíritus, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Damas Gratis, and Los Pibes Chorros, AKIRA’s first full-length record is a living, breathing world of sound. Rooted in Cumbia, Salsa, Bachata, and the timeless soul of the Latin diaspora, Niños del Bosque is more than an album—it’s an invitation. A place where rhythms rebel, voices echo through the trees, and music becomes both refuge and resistance.
Inspired by the mythic spirit of Princess Mononoke and grounded in real-world love and loss, the album blends reverberated vocals, cinematic guitar textures, and deep Latin grooves into something entirely new: Psychedelic Cumbia—a sound that honours tradition while forging a new path forward.
“Everyone who listens to this music automatically becomes a Niña/Niño del Bosque,” says AKIRA. Through this work, he seeks to revive a revolutionary spirit that connects, empowers, and moves people.
Having already earned coverage from RedBull, 3FACH, and AKUT, AKIRA now takes centre stage with this world premiere on Music Crowns.
