Biography
— Mississippi Hill Country Blues from Colombian Andes —
History
Carlos Elliot
From the Colombian Andes to the Mississippi, Carlos Elliot fuses indigenous and African roots of the blues with the electric energy of rock, soul, and funk. Over 15 years on international stages, 16 countries (Americas, Europe, Asia). —Guitars that howl like coyotes shaking the night over a groove in trance. Drums that beat like a heart at gallop— Recognized as a pioneer of Hill Country Blues in Latin America, forged in Mississippi alongside R.L. Boyce and other legends. Connecting with rockers, world-music hunters, and new indie generations.
Soul Boogie (2025) – fifth album recorded on magnetic tape, pressed on vinyl. Songs in Spanish and English. Altar smoke before the first note. Eagle bone whistle —entrusted by the Yaqui people— pierces the space. The trio unleashes a groove that enters the body directly. Every night, a search. Soul Boogie dances among souls. Currently on TOUR.
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— Deep roots, ancient grooves, living branches —
PRESS
«Meditative rhythm with almost ceremonial groove»
— Jazz’n’more (Switzerland, 2025) — [read article]
«Elliot has that half-baked craziness of R.L. Burnside & Muddy Waters»
— Memphis Flyer (USA, 2014) — [read article]
«From Risaralda to the Mississippi Delta»
— Revista Cambio (Colombia, 2025) — [read article]
Also featured in: Rolling Stone France | American Blues Scene | Blues.Gr | Cromos Magazine
Carlos Elliot Jr.
Vocals, Guitar, Pedal Bass.
Songwriter, who came from the Colombian Andes to immerse himself in “Hill Country Blues”, Carlos Elliot was quickly adopted by the musical brotherhood of north Mississippi. For the past 14 years he has learned from and played alongside of
RL Boyce, James T-Model Ford, Earl “Lil” Joe Ayers, the Kimbrough and Burnside families among others. He has toured the world playing his hypnotical Hill country Blues, that is worthy of his predecessors and spiced with his own native and latin American and Rock flavors. Understanding the need to promote ancestral traditions and ecological concerns, Carlos has carried his juke joint party and message of union in community and universal love.
Bobby Gentilo
Guitar, Pedal Bass, Vocals. Producer.
Coming from the northeast United States, Bobby is leader and guitarist of The Cornlickers, a host bad at the world famous Red’s Lounge juke joint in Mississippi. For more than six years he was a guitarist with and producer for Big Jack Johnson. He is one of the most versatile guitarists and arrangers on the scene, as well as a producer for artists such as Terry “Harmonica” Bean, Cadilac John Nolden, Anthony “Big A” Sherrod, Louis “Gearshifter” Youngblood and many others. He is sponsored by Eventide audio and Muysk cymbals. He runs RCR studio in Pennsylvania, U.S. and has collaborated with producers of the Rolling Stones, YES and Jeff Beck among others. Bobby is Carlos Elliot’s music producer with who he has released four albums and toured the world.
Euardo Oviedo
Drums, Vocals.
Highly talented Colombian drummer, also known as “Lil’ Beast,” Eduardo has a bachelor degree in music and is a skilled musical arranger and producer. He has been playing drums since he was a kid. He is sponsored by Muysk cymbals, Gama drumsticks and Soultone. He has toured with Carlos in Europe and South and North America and honed his Hill Country Blues sound also playing with the legendary musicians of north Mississippi. A highly-regarde session and concert drummer and percussionist, he also works with other fusion projects. He is one of the most energetic and versatile drummers on the scene.
Daniel Ramirez
Producer, F.O.H.
Sound engineer and FOH operator trained at Universidad El Bosque in Colombia, with a specialization in audio post-production for film and television at Tecson, Argentina. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a live sound operator, concert producer, and project manager for artistic initiatives. He has toured the country and taken his expertise to international stages, participating in tours and productions with renowned artists—alongside Carlos Elliot—with acts such as Nación Ekeko, Jesús Hidálgo, among others. As the founder and director of Colombia Suena, he leads large-scale concert productions in the Central Andean region, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Colombian music scene through his commitment to cultural development and the promotion of emerging creativity.
Manuel Aluna
Guitar, Vocals.
Multi-faceted artist who has left his mark on the music scene for over a decade. He excels on the guitar, and his voice blends naturally, having participated in emblematic projects such as Alunadelia and Astrólico, fusing various styles with great creativity. His role as a DJ focuses on the use of vinyl and analog sound, resonating with the vision of Carlos Elliot—a project in which he is currently involved—allowing him to explore new nuances and create vibrant musical experiences. Furthermore, his collaboration with regional collectives demonstrates his commitment to collective cultural development.
Jimmy Grajales
Monitor engineer, Stage manager
Audio producer and creator with 25 years of experience in organizing concerts, festivals, tours, and corporate events, specializing in large-scale events. He serves as an adjunct professor at MOG Academy in the area of live sound and technical production. In addition to touring with Carlos Elliot, he has worked as a live sound operator and in technical production for numerous artists across various genres. Recognized for his work in the rock and extreme genres, he is also the founder and owner of the Caja Negra Records label.
