De Los Showcase to Celebrate Latin Music at SXSW 2026

The annual Latin music showcase returns to Austin with a lineup of rising artists.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:21pm

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For the third year in a row, the De Los showcase, a Latin music event organized by the Los Angeles Times' Latino-focused vertical, will return to the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The 2026 lineup features a diverse array of emerging Latin artists, including the sibling duos Hermanos Espinoza and Tropa Magica, as well as solo acts like Vanita Leo, Eddy, and Nezza. The showcase promises to bring the same high-energy, dance-filled vibes that characterized the 2025 event.

Why it matters

The De Los showcase at SXSW has become an important platform for highlighting the growing influence and diversity of Latin music. As Latin artists continue to make waves in the mainstream, events like this provide opportunities for discovery and help introduce new talent to wider audiences.

The details

The 2026 De Los showcase will take place on Sunday, March 15 at Mala Fama, a venue located at 422 E. 6th St. in Austin. The lineup includes the Tejano-influenced Norteño duo Hermanos Espinoza, the Tejano-meets-grunge-meets-psychedelic rock group Tropa Magica, the vintage Tejano-inspired singer Vanita Leo, the rising Regional Mexican artist Eddy, and the Spanglish pop singer Nezza.

  • The De Los showcase will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The showcase is part of the 2026 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.

The players

Hermanos Espinoza

A Norteño duo from Edinburg, Texas, comprised of brothers Joel and Leonel Espinoza, whose music blends South Texas Tejano influences.

Vanita Leo

A Tejano singer from San Antonio who draws inspiration from the 1990s sound of the genre, blending vintage romance with flirty humor.

Tropa Magica

A sibling duo from East Los Angeles whose unique sound combines cumbias, 90s grunge, and psychedelic rock.

Eddy

A rising Regional Mexican artist who was discovered by corridos singer-songwriter Diego Millán and is preparing to release his debut album 'Náufrago'.

Nezza

A Dominican-Colombian pop singer known for her Spanglish lyrics, soulful vocals, and glittery production, who went viral for singing the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium.

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The takeaway

The De Los showcase at SXSW 2026 will once again highlight the growing influence and diversity of Latin music, featuring a lineup of rising artists who blend traditional regional styles with modern sensibilities and cross-cultural influences.