Stefan Paolini is a NYC-based singer, pianist, arranger, and educator who has taught and performed professionally for over 20 years. His influences include Western classical, rock, metal, pop, jazz, Latin, Hindustani, and West African musical traditions. He has performed at such diverse venues as Le Poisson Rouge, Joe’s Pub, Webster Hall, Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Minton’s Playhouse, as well as across the United States and Canada.

Xiomara Niño is a music educator, songwriter, and journal artist originally from Bogotá, Colombia. She has been a music educator in New York City public schools for 13 years, and has served as choral conductor for the Washington Heights Youth Orchestra. She has performed in several choirs and enjoys creating engaging performances with her students. She plays guitar and piano, and is passionate about using music to connect with others and create a more beautiful world.

Vincent Lo Verme is a professional guitarist, composer, arranger, music teacher and human rights activist from Queens, NY. He is a classically trained guitarist with a strength in improvisation and has performed with musical ensembles such as the Queens Guitar Society and The Kyle Tucker Band.  He is also the creator of Marching Band Ng Bayan (a Filipino percussion ensemble). He has performed for a variety of charitable organizations such as Walter Kaner, the Arts on Third Festival, the Clearwater School Festival, and numerous engagements with NYCHRP (New York Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines). Vincent is passionate about bringing peace, unity and community through music with a concentration on social consciousness and artistic excellence.

Jessica Bauch is a New York City native, classically-trained soprano, conductor, and member of several renowned musical ensembles in the city including the NYC Labor Chorus. She spent most of her career teaching voice and conducting children's ensembles in public schools before moving over to a current legal career where she serves on the Special Victims Bureau for a local DA. She has performed in some of New York City's most prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Bryant Park as both performer and conductor. She has recently joined Latido as a vocalist and is excited to create more joyful and inspiring music.

Edwin Aditya Rodriguez Don’t let the nuclear engineering degree fool you! Eddie is a practicing medicine man, a unique blend of science and spirituality that he weaves into his music. His passion for influencing and healing resonates through his diverse percussion, honed from years playing with Bomba y Plena Afro-Caribbean Music groups at music festivals and other venues. Eddie also shares his knowledge by leading group classes and sound bath healing. As Latido's newest member, he adds his rich Puerto Rican heritage to our vibrant mix.