On a sultry Miami evening, a small exclusive group of invitees gathered at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach for the second installment of satellite Musicians on Musicians event, this time with Juanes and Goyo. The Colombian musicians spoke about their careers, influences, and balancing work with family life.
The intimate crowd of exclusive Sonesta Travel Pass guests gathered in the Bridge Room, adjacent to Nautilus’ handsomely appointed lobby, complete with Art Deco flourishes. The DJ spun a mix of Latin genres, like urbano, reggaeton, and cumbia, as members and music industry insiders sipped on cocktails and light bites. As the energy picked up, Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone’s Deputy Music Editor, welcomed the crowd from the stage. “I’m so excited to be here because Musicians on Musicians is one of my favorite things we do at the magazine,” said Lopez. “And because of our partnership with Sonesta, we can now bring it to a live audience.”
After her opening remarks, Lopez welcomed Juanes and Goyo to the stage. Though both artists are at different points, their careers have followed a similar trajectory. Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning musician Juanes started as part of the rock band Ekhymosis, while Goyo was part of the Latin Grammy-winning hip-hop group ChocQuibTown. “I remember that time of confusion because I had spent 12 years performing with friends, and it was always in mind taking that route toward creative freedom,” Juanes shared in Spanish about his path toward going solo. “I think it is worth listening to your heart, and if you made the decision, give it your all and trust in yourself.”
Juanes and Goyo also reflected on how they have balanced their careers as musicians while devoting time to their families. Goyo said it’s about understanding that she is multifaceted and occupies many different roles in life. “When people ask me, ‘What do you feel you are: an artist or a woman?’ I always respond by saying, ‘I’m a whole person.’ I have many roles — I’m a mother, a woman, an artist, a rapper,” said Goyo. “I think it’s important that people outside looking in and accepting our music understand that. It’s not that you’re doing more or less.”
After the conversation between the musicians, Goyo returned to the stage with her band to perform an intimate 30-minute set. She performed songs like “Na Na Na” and “Insomnia,” along with the ChocQuibTown classic “Nuqui (Te Quiero Para Mi)” and a preview of an unreleased track. The crowd was on their feet, clapping to the beat as Goyo took command of the room with an electric performance.
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