La Playground Presents: Latina Songwriters

Nia Padilla is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her career began after earning international recognition as a grand finalist on Estrella TV’s Tengo Talento Mucho Talento. She has since appeared on ABC’s TV show Castle and recorded at Capitol Records alongside singer and actor Corbin Bleu. nia’s work has earned acclaim across genres, including Best Soloist at the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival and performances opening for major Latin pop acts such as OV7 in Mexico. Her original music has been featured on Spotify playlists like New Music Latin and Fresh Finds, while songs like “Agua” and “Ansiedad” have received recognition from the Unsigned Only Music
Competition and the Hollywood Independent music Awards.

In recent years, Nia has performed on some of Los Angeles’ most iconic stages, including singing the U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium and for the LA Galaxy during championship celebrations. She has also shared the stage with Academy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren at the Hollywood music in Media Awards. Beyond performing, Nia produces showcases at Hotel Café in Hollywood and cofounded LA Playground, an initiative dedicated to uplifting local Latino talent. Blending Latin soul with a modern pop edge, Nia Padilla brings fire, authenticity, and emotion to every performance. She is currently working on her upcoming single “Divino,” produced in Miami by Grammy Award-winning producer Rodolfo Castillo, with the release coming soon. Her latest single, “Ojos,” is available now on all streaming platforms.

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Marina Mia is a Brazilian-Argentinian artist and multi-instrumentalist who writes and produces her own music, crafting an intimate blend of Alternative Latin, Folk, and Indie influences. Singing in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, her work is rooted in deeply personal storytelling, songs that unfold like journal entries, balancing vulnerability with cinematic detail. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Marina has built an international collaborative career while maintaining a distinct artistic voice. In 2022, she contributed to KURT’s Latin Grammy– nominated album La Vida, performing alongside world-class musicians and expanding her presence within the Latin and global music communities. Her voice has appeared in
international campaigns for Nordstrom and Iberia Airlines, reflecting her versatility as both performer and producer.

Known for immersive live performances centered on voice and instrumentation, Marina creates spaces that feel intimate, warm, and emotionally direct. Her growing catalog highlights a commitment to cross-cultural expression, modern production, and storytelling that feels immediate and human.

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Verónica Cortes, conocida artísticamente como Mosa, nació en Santa Maria, California, de padre nacido en Michoacán y madre mexicoamericana. Desde niña, viajaba anualmente a Michoacán para visitar a sus abuelos, donde se enamoró de la comida y la música local, influenciada profundamente por su herencia mexicana. A los siete años, las noches de karaoke en familia despertaron su pasión por la música, aprendiendo sus primeras canciones de Alicia Villareal.

A los once años, Mosa participó por primera vez en un concurso de talentos. A los trece, centró su atención en el fútbol y los estudios, consiguiendo una beca universitaria por sus habilidades futbolísticas. A pesar de sus compromisos deportivos, Mosa continuó alimentando su afición por la música publicando videos de covers en las redes sociales.

En 2018, Mosa lanzó su primer sencillo, “La Primera Vez,” También publicó covers de canciones de Regulo Caro y “La Mujer Perfecta” de Kurt, utilizando estos ejercicios para descubrir su voz única en Los Ángeles.

Firmar con Pegaso Music en 2023 le proporcionó acceso a un equipo profesional, permitiéndole ejecutar sus ideas creativas a un nivel superior. Actualmente, Mosa está concentrada en desarrollar un proyecto de alta calidad y colaborar con productores, compositores y artistas para aprender y crecer aún más. Con estas acciones, Mosa se prepara para causar un impacto significativo en la industria musical.

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Pauli Camou : Canto desde mi constante necesidad de entender que hago aquí, y aveces canto desde el pedacito de paz que se crea cuando baja la marea. Normalmente soy las olas, y rugen, y tosen sal y sale el sol y se refleja. Escribo canciones sobre momentos de la vida que me piden ser guardados, se vuelven palabritas que toman forma y aveces no. Las canciones que deciden volar y conocer el universo son las que pueden escuchar aquí. Las demás reposan en notas de voz del teléfono, libretas confundidas y laberintos en mi cabeza.

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