Elefante

Originally comprised of lead singer Reyli Barba along with musicians Ahis, Iguana, Javi Cantero, Rafael “Rafa” López”, and Luis Pórtela, Elefante formed in the early 1990s. Following years of honing their musical and performance skills, the group earned their big breakthrough in 2000 being invited to open for Joaquín Sabina at Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional. The following year Elefante represented Mexico at the largest Chilean music festival Viña del Mar, performing the song “De la Noche a la Mañana”. The single was taken from their 2001 debut album “El Que Dusca Encuentra” released on Marila Records. The band’s sophomore album “Lo Que Andabamos Buscando” followed in 2002 after which Elefante toured in support of Shakira and Maná, marking the group’s considerable progress.

Following the band’s extensive tours of the Americas, lead siger Reyli left the group and would go on to become a successful solo artist. Singer Jorge Martínez Guevara took his place for Elefante’s self-titled third album in 2005, which later earned a Latin Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Album. Despite this success Guevara departed the group following the release of 2007’s “Resplendor”. Songwriters and guitarists Rafael López and Javi Cantero assume the vocal responsibilities on future releases including “E:87600?” in 2012.