La Vela Puerca, a rock band formed in 1995 in Montevideo, Uruguay, has become one of the most popular and influential acts in South America. Emerging during the restoration of democracy after a decade-long dictatorship, their energetic and colorful profile stood out among their peers, offering a critical yet positive attitude in their music.
The band consists of Sebastián Teysera Enano, Sebastián Cebreiro Cebolla, Nicolás Lieutier, Carlos Quijano, Alejandro Piccone, Diego Méndez, Santiago Butler, Rafael Di Bello, and José Canedo. With over 20 years of experience, 7 studio albums, and 3 DVDs, they have toured extensively in Latin America, the US, and Europe, establishing themselves as a solid rock act in the Rio de La Plata region. La Vela Puerca has performed at renowned venues like Luna Park, Obras, Atlanta, and Ferrocarril Oeste in Buenos Aires, as well as the Teatro de Verano and Velódromo Municipal in Montevideo, collaborating with notable producers and sound engineers throughout their career.
