Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange program
A Platform for Performance, Collaboration, and Cross-Cultural Creative Exchange.
Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program welcomes invited musicians, producers, creative professionals, and culturally significant artistic voices to participate in professionally produced live sessions, interviews, artist conversations, collaborative productions, and educational engagements. These initiatives make high-quality performances, firsthand professional insight, and diverse creative perspectives accessible to emerging artists, students, early-career professionals, and public audiences. Guest artist engagements may also include workshops, masterclasses, mentorship, behind-the-scenes learning, and collaboration with Realm26 fellows and program participants.
By documenting and publicly sharing guest performances and stories, the program elevates important artistic voices, expands access to creative knowledge, supports cultural exchange, and preserves meaningful work within Realm26’s growing digital archive. Each session advances Realm26 Foundation’s public-purpose mission by connecting artists and communities through performance, education, storytelling, and shared creative experience.
Watch the Full Collection of Guest Artist Sessions.
NITO MESTRE
The voice that helped define Argentine folk rock—still intimate, clear, and unmistakably alive.
Nito Mestre is one of the essential voices in the history of Argentine and Latin American rock. As co-founder of Sui Generis alongside Charly García, he helped shape a transformative folk-rock tradition built on poetic songwriting, acoustic intimacy, and songs that became part of the cultural memory of generations. His Realm26 Session moves naturally between that influential history and the present. Mestre revisits Sui Generis classics including “Cuando Comenzamos a Nacer,” “Botas Locas,” “Quizás Porque,” and “Bienvenidos al Tren,” alongside “Cayendo” and an intimate interpretation of Dillom’s “Cirugía.” His unmistakable voice brings warmth, emotional clarity, and renewed meaning to a repertoire that continues to connect listeners across generations.
Presented through Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, the session preserves the work and perspective of a foundational Latin American artist while making this musical history accessible to audiences worldwide. More than a retrospective, it is a living cultural document demonstrating how influential songs can continue evolving, creating dialogue between established artists, emerging creatives, and new generations of listeners.
Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado
A living current of Argentine rock—history, intensity, and collective memory carried into the present.
Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado occupy a defining place in the history of Argentine rock. Founded by Indio Solari in 2004 following the conclusion of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, the group extended one of Latin America’s most influential musical legacies through powerful arrangements, enigmatic songwriting, and performances that became extraordinary collective experiences for generations of listeners.
At Realm26, Gaspar Benegas, Baltasar Comotto, Ramiro López Naguil, and Marcos Sotelo bring that history into an intimate live-production environment. Their performances of “El Tesoro de los Inocentes,” “Gran Lady,” “Anticristo,” “Mejor No Hablar de Ciertas Cosas,” and “Post-Crucifixión” reveal the precision, weight, atmosphere, and instinct behind music more often experienced on massive stages. Through its Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, Realm26 Foundation documents this important musical tradition and makes it accessible to audiences across cultures, borders, and generations. The session serves as both a professional live performance and a lasting cultural record—preserving the sound of Argentine rock.
Watch Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado live at Realm26.
Pacifica
A new generation of Argentine rock—raw, direct, and driven by unmistakable chemistry.
Pacifica is a Buenos Aires indie-rock duo formed by Inés Adam and Martina Nintzel, whose shared passion for early-2000s garage rock transformed an online connection into an internationally recognized creative partnership. Built around sharp guitar lines, melodic bass, unfiltered vocals, and instinctive musical interplay, their sound carries the immediacy of the music that first connected them while establishing an identity entirely their own.
Pacifica’s journey from independently produced online performances to original releases and international touring demonstrates how creative collaboration, digital platforms, and a clear artistic vision can open new pathways for independent artists. Their Realm26 Session featured “Mine,” “Wasted a Drunk,” “Soltame!,” “What You Doing,” and “With or Without You.” The performances generated significant international engagement, with “Soltame!” surpassing one million views within four days and other session releases reaching new audiences through independent media, music communities, and international coverage. Realm26 also produced an in-depth interview exploring the duo’s formation, creative process, evolving sound, and experience building a career across borders.
Silvestre y La Naranja
Where Argentine indie rock expands into atmosphere, movement, and collective emotion.
Silvestre y La Naranja is a Buenos Aires–based band that has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Latin American alternative music. Drawing from indie rock, pop, psychedelia, soul, funk, and electronic production, the group creates expansive songs defined by memorable melodies, emotional immediacy, atmospheric detail, and dynamic live energy. Following acclaimed releases including ANIM4LES, SUPERSTICIONES, Sueño Cítrico, and ALTER EGO, the band has expanded its reach through major festivals and international touring across Argentina, Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
The Realm26 Session featured “Puerta del Sol,” “Invencibles,” “Océano,” and “Hechizao,” capturing the chemistry, emotional range, and immersive sound at the center of the band’s work. Realm26 also produced an in-depth interview exploring the group’s history, evolving creative identity, collaborative process, and expanding international journey. By documenting this performance and conversation, Realm26 Foundation helps preserve contemporary Latin American music, and foster cultural exchange.
Watch Silvestre y La Naranja’s complete Realm26 Session and interview.
HXPS — Hermética por Pato Strunz
Preserving a defining legacy of Argentine heavy metal through powerful live performance.
HXPS (Hermética por Pato Strunz) was created by the late Argentine drummer Claudio “Pato” Strunz as a continuation of the musical path he helped shape with Hermética—not simply as a tribute.
The project brought a foundational Argentine heavy-metal repertoire to new audiences while preserving its original intensity, conviction, and cultural significance. A celebrated member of Hermética and co-founder of Malón, Strunz left an enduring mark on Latin American metal through his unmistakable rhythmic power and uncompromising musicianship. His Realm26 Session featured “Robo un Auto,” “Del Camionero,” “Yo No Lo Haré,” “Desde el Oeste,” and “Traición.”
Through this professionally produced session, Realm26 Foundation helps document culturally significant music, preserve the work of influential artists, and connect an essential chapter of Argentine heavy-metal history with future generations.
The performance stands as a meaningful audiovisual record of Pato Strunz’s artistry, influence, and lasting musical legacy.
Watch the complete HXPS Session on Realm26’s YouTube channel.
Valgur
Where Oaxacan roots, experimental pop, and performance become ritual.
Valgur is a Mexican musical and performance duo formed by siblings Elizabeth and Hugo Valdivieso, originally from Juchitán, Oaxaca. Their multidisciplinary work combines experimental pop, electronic textures, theatrical performance, movement, and visual storytelling, creating immersive narratives shaped by cultural memory, magical realism, identity, and science fiction.
Valgur’s work is distinguished by the way sound, performance, and visual language function together as a single artistic expression. Their Realm26 Session featured “Vampiro,” “Hijos del Caos,” and “Vanidad,” capturing the duo’s hypnotic sound, expressive physicality, dramatic presence, and distinctive visual identity within a professionally produced live environment.
The session provided a platform to document Valgur’s work with high-quality audio and visual production while preserving the theatrical and cultural dimensions that are central to the duo’s artistic practice. The resulting materials help strengthen the project’s professional portfolio, digital presence, audience reach, and international visibility.
Orlas
Where Brazilian musical tradition crosses generations and finds a new groove.
Orlas is a father-and-son collaboration between Brazilian musicians Victor Chicri and Vic Delnur, named after the Portuguese word for “shores” or “coasts.” Their music brings together samba-jazz, bossa nova, disco-funk, new-age textures, and contemporary production, creating a sound that honors Brazil’s musical heritage while moving confidently beyond traditional boundaries. Chicri is a veteran pianist, arranger, producer, and music director whose career includes work with celebrated Brazilian artists such as Gal Costa, Seu Jorge, Bebel Gilberto, Simone, and Ivete Sangalo, as well as a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival with Quincy Jones’ orchestra. Delnur is a multi-instrumentalist and producer whose international work spans independent rock, Brazilian music, and cross-cultural collaboration. Together, they released Viver o Mar.
At Realm26, Orlas performed “No Escuro,” presenting the project’s warmth, musicianship, and understated groove through an intimate live arrangement. The session highlights the creative exchange between two generations and the ways cultural traditions can be preserved through continued experimentation. By documenting this performance, Realm26 Foundation helps preserve Brazilian musical heritage and celebrate intergenerational creativity.
LA MONO
Argentine rock stripped to its nerve—distortion, weight, and instinct.
La Mono is an Argentine power trio led by guitarist and vocalist Gaspar Benegas, with Lucas Argomedo on bass and Ramiro López Naguil on drums. Built around heavy guitars, muscular rhythms, and an uncompromising live presence, the band draws from 1990s alternative rock while remaining deeply connected to the history and identity of Argentine rock. Benegas and López Naguil are also recognized for their work with Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado, the band associated with Indio Solari. Through albums including Experimento, Anomalía, and Buen Finde, La Mono has established a distinct body of work shaped by tension, emotional intensity, and the physical force of a tightly connected trio.
Their Realm26 Session featured “De Tu Mano,” “Licor de Ayer,” “Última Estación,” “Diosa Natural,” and “Autodestrucción,” capturing the band’s sound with its raw character fully intact. Realm26 also hosted the group for a livestream and an in-depth conversation exploring Argentine rock, creative identity, artistic independence, and the experiences behind the music. By documenting La Mono’s performances and story, Realm26 Foundation helps preserve the living legacy of Argentine rock, expand international access to culturally significant music.
THE FREE LABEL
Modern soul in motion—deep grooves, fearless improvisation, and collective energy.
The Free Label is a six-piece band from Toronto whose vibrant sound brings together ’70s disco, ’90s R&B, soul, and high-energy funk. Formed in 2017, the group has developed an international following through dynamic live performances defined by tight musicianship, spontaneous creativity, and an unmistakable connection between the band and its audience. Their Realm26 performance of “GALS4U” captures that identity through elastic bass lines, bright keyboards, precise rhythmic interplay, and the charismatic vocals of Josh Tsakas. Polished without losing its spontaneity, the session transforms the studio into a dance floor and demonstrates the collective chemistry at the heart of the band’s music.
Presented through Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, the performance expands public access to contemporary independent music while creating an educational example of professional ensemble performance, musical arrangement, and live production. By documenting and sharing artists from different regions and creative communities, Realm26 promotes cross-cultural exchange, artistic discovery, and meaningful learning opportunities for emerging creatives.
SNACKTIME
A Philadelphia sound forged in the streets—bold brass, relentless rhythm, and collective joy.
SNACKTIME is a Philadelphia-based seven-piece ensemble blending soul, funk, punk, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B into an explosive, brass-driven sound. Formed in 2020, the group began performing in Philadelphia’s public spaces, using music to bring people together during a period of profound isolation. Those community gatherings quickly grew into major performances, national tours, sold-out headlining shows, and appearances at prominent festivals across the United States. SNACKTIME’s Realm26 livestream captures the urgency, musicianship, and communal energy at the center of its live identity. Powered by commanding horns, driving percussion, deep grooves, and spontaneous interaction, the performance demonstrates how seven distinct musical voices can operate as one dynamic ensemble.
By documenting and publicly sharing this performance, Realm26 Foundation expands access to contemporary independent music while preserving an important example of community-rooted artistic expression. The session also offers emerging musicians and creative professionals a valuable reference for brass arrangement, ensemble collaboration, live audio production, and multidisciplinary performance.
LOST TROPIC
Colombian roots in motion—accordion, irreverence, and tropical rhythms recast for the modern city.
Lost Tropic is a Colombian project formed by Camilo Rivera and Camilo Donado, known for bringing cumbia and vallenato into conversation with rock, pop, and contemporary urban culture.
Accordion-led melodies, energetic rhythms, playful songwriting, and an unapologetically Colombian identity allow the group to honor its musical roots while continually reshaping them.
Their Realm26 Session features “Elvis Diomedes” and “Very Very Well,” two performances that capture the project’s distinctive character. “Elvis Diomedes” transforms familiar cumbia and vallenato elements into something raw, humorous, and unpredictable, while “Very Very Well” channels Colombian pride into an exuberant performance built for collective celebration.
Presented through Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, the session expands international access to contemporary Colombian music and documents how traditional forms continue to evolve through new generations of artists. It serves as a vibrant cultural record connecting heritage, experimentation, and cross-border creative exchange.
El Dog
Where Buenos Aires groove meets intimate songwriting, cinematic atmosphere, and melodic instinct.
El Dog is the solo project of Argentine musician, producer, DJ, and songwriter Guido Ruggiero, co-founder and vocalist of the influential urban-fusion band Lo’ Pibitos. While his work with the group moves across funk, rap, rock, and Latin rhythms, his solo music reveals a more personal dimension—bringing alternative folk, melodic pop, and experimental textures into cinematic, emotionally direct songs. His Realm26 Session features “Tú y Yo,” “Qué Pasó,” and “Magnolia,” moving fluidly between tenderness, groove, and quiet emotional tension. Warm vocals, understated arrangements, and carefully layered instrumentation.
Presented through Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, the session expands access to contemporary Argentine independent music and documents the creative evolution of an established multidisciplinary artist. It also provides emerging musicians and creative professionals with a meaningful example of artistic reinvention, intimate ensemble performance, and the translation of songwriting into professional live production.
Soulpax
Miami neo-disco in full color—retro warmth, modern pulse, and grooves built for movement.
Soulpax is a Miami-based indie-funk and neo-disco band creating groove-driven music rooted in nostalgia, connection, movement, and emotional release. Formed by longtime collaborators Julia and Julian, the project brings together soul, funk, R&B, synth-pop, rock, and the unmistakable energy of 1980s music into a contemporary sound with a clear artistic identity.
Defined by retro-inspired rhythms, dreamy synthesizer textures, expressive vocals, melodic hooks, and modern songwriting, Soulpax creates music that feels simultaneously familiar and forward-looking. The group’s approach balances polished production with the spontaneity and warmth of live performance, allowing its songs to move naturally between dance-driven energy, emotional intimacy, and expansive ensemble moments.
Soulpax’s Realm26 Session featured “Postcard Daze,” capturing the band’s vibrant chemistry, rhythmic precision, dynamic musicianship, and genre-blurring approach within a professionally produced live environment. The performance highlighted the connection between the group’s nostalgic sonic influences and its contemporary creative.
MR FLOYD LARRY
Where Miami alternative rock drifts through shoegaze haze, post-punk tension, and vulnerable melody.
Mr Floyd Larry is a Miami-based alternative rock project led by artist, songwriter, and producer Floyd Larry. Blending dream pop, shoegaze, post-punk, funk, and alternative rock, the project creates an atmospheric and emotionally charged sound shaped by melodic guitar work, heavy basslines, textured production, distinctive vocals, and a strong sense of nostalgia.
Beginning his creative path as a producer in 2018, Floyd Larry gradually developed a more band-driven musical identity rooted in emotional honesty, experimentation, and evolving sonic exploration. His songwriting frequently explores themes of love, longing, heartbreak, isolation, memory, and the desire for human connection, pairing vulnerable lyricism with immersive textures and dynamic arrangements that give the project both intimacy and intensity.
Mr Floyd Larry’s Realm26 Session featured performances of “Florida,” “CRUSH,” “Serotonin,” and the previously unreleased “Enclosed,” offering a broader view of the project’s evolving artistic direction. The session captured the contrast at the center of the music—dreamlike atmosphere and emotional vulnerability alongside heavier, more immediate live energy—while highlighting Floyd Larry’s songwriting.
Raúl Rosero
A lifetime of Colombian music—composed with precision, carried by memory, and shared across generations.
Raúl Rosero Polo is a distinguished Colombian composer, arranger, conductor, and musician whose career spans popular song, orchestral music, television, and more than 500 compositions and arrangements. Born in Pasto, Colombia, his work is deeply connected to the country’s musical identity, combining technical mastery with storytelling, regional tradition, and an enduring commitment to Colombian culture. His Realm26 Session presents “La Tierra de Tus Encantos,” “Ternura,” “Ay Destino Ay Mi Amigo,” and “Águila,” interpreted with the sensitivity and musical insight of both a composer and conductor. The performance also features Aura Rosero on “De Engaños,” creating an intimate intergenerational exchange grounded in family, memory, and the expressive language of Colombian song.
Presented through Realm26 Foundation’s Guest Artist Sessions & Creative Exchange Program, the session documents and preserves the work of an important Colombian composer while making it accessible to audiences across borders and generations. It also provides emerging artists, arrangers, and creative professionals with a valuable reference for composition and the preservation of culturally significant repertoire.
César Franko
The craft behind hundreds of songs, heard in the voice that first imagined them.
César Franko is a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer with more than three decades of experience in Latin music. A four-time ASCAP Award recipient and Latin GRAMMY nominee, he has written and produced music for artists including Olga Tañón, Mijares, Julión Álvarez, Cristian Castro, Noel Schajris, and Miriam Hernández, building a career defined by melodic instinct, emotional clarity, and deep knowledge of the recording process. His Realm26 Session brought the accomplished songwriter from behind the scenes to perform “Solo,” “Buscando un Testigo,” and “Dueños del Presente.” The three performances were subsequently released as Cesar Franko (Live at Realm26). He also participated in El Hombre de las Mil Canciones, an in-depth Realm26 interview exploring the experiences, creative decisions, and professional lessons behind his extensive career.
By documenting both his music and his story, Realm26 Foundation helps preserve the knowledge of an experienced Latin music professional, create an educational resource for emerging songwriters and producers, and connect generations through the craft and history of songwriting.
Watch César Franko’s Complete Realm26 Session and interview.
Elsten Torres
Three decades of bilingual songwriting, cultural memory, and fearless reinvention.
Elsten Torres is a Cuban-born, New York–raised singer-songwriter, musician, and producer whose career has helped shape the sound of Latin alternative music in the United States. A two-time GRAMMY nominee and BMI Award–winning songwriter, Torres moves fluidly between English and Spanish, blending rock, pop, folk, reggae, and Cuban musical influences into songs grounded in identity, migration, love, resilience, and social consciousness. As co-founder and frontman of Fulano de Tal, Torres became one of the architects of the 1990s Latin alternative-rock movement. Across more than three decades, his work has produced six Billboard Top 10 songs—including a five-week No. 1—and an extensive catalog recorded by internationally recognized artists. His Realm26 Session featured “Turnaround,” “Tan Frágil,” “Vive,” and “I’ll Protect You,” capturing the bilingual range, emotional honesty, and cross-cultural perspective that define his work. By documenting and publicly presenting his music, Realm26 Foundation helps preserve an important chapter of South Florida’s Latin music history, elevate Cuban American artistic voices, and provide emerging bilingual creators with access to the work and experience of an influential independent artist.