Our Story
With the fusion of Mexican and Puerto Rican upbringings, Severo y Grupo Fuego has had a successful career in the Latin music scene since 2005. With a male and female vocalist, Severo and Marissa bring traditional Latin music to the public while incorporating their own influences to this music genre.
Their first album, Amor de Familia, was issued in 2005 and went on to win several Hispano Music Awards including “Upcoming Group of the Year,” and also received 3 other nominations. In 2008, the follow –up release of “Quiero Mas” won the group Latino/Pop Song of the Year and Salsa/Tropical Song of the year. In November 2010, their third album “Todo de Mi,” highlighted Severo y Grupo Fuegos’ versatility as musicians and performers. The band includes 6 members and is made up of musicians from all over the United States. Severo y Grupo Fuego has taken the art of recording and performing Latin music to a whole new level. They have performed all over the Southwest region of the United States including: New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. They also traveled to Kansas City, San Antonio, and Miami on promotional tours for their self-titled album that was released in winter of 2011. This album was awarded “CD of the Year” by the NMHEA and nominated for Best New Female Vocalist by the Texas Talent Musicians Association. Severo y Grupo Fuego will always make you get up and dance with their high-energy shows. Their pride, passion, and drive shine every minute they are on stage. Their fifth studio album titled “Amar sin ser Amado” upholds the high standard of music produced and released by Severo y Grupo Fuego and is receiving a tremendous amount of airplay throughout the United States and Latin America. With this album, Severo y Grupo Fuego was awarded Salsa/ Tropical Song of the year, Conjunto/ Norteño song the year, and named Vocal Duo of the year by the NMHMA. They were also nominated as Band of the year amongst other top names in the New Mexico Music scene and nominated as best new male artist by the Tejano Music Awards. For their busy schedule and amount of air play they have received they were awarded with a 15 Grande Award by the New Mexico Latin Music Academy.
“Latin superstar Severo, brings cumbia flavor with a touch of tropical rhythm to the Latin music genre. His style is very versatile, with a band that has embraced musicians from all over the United States. Severo is not only a musician, but also an all-around entertainer that will have everyone up and dancing.”
—Albuquerque Journal