Adelaide Pilar

BIO
Hailing from Texas and now making waves in Los Angeles, Adelaide Pilar seamlessly
blends her Latina, Mexican American roots with musical prowess as a singer and
trumpeter. With a Master's Degree in Afro-Latin Music and a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz
Studies, she embodies diverse musical traditions. Her hybrid use of Latin and American
roots reflect her musical integrity and her fiery live performances have earned her a spot
amongst some of the most dedicated fans. It’s irresistible to rush to the dance floor as
she hits the stage. She is always in high demand by venues as she continues to
impress audiences and fellow artists.
RECORDINGS
In 2019, her debut album Reflexiones De Mi Mente showcased a unique perspective,
merging cumbia, funk, reggae, reggaeton, and hip-hop into a resonating sound. Since
then, she has consistently released singles with hits such as “Suavecito Suavecito”
, “No
Mames Bro”, and “Cumbia Atomica”. In 2024, she co-released an Ep with Asdru Sierra
(singer/trumpeter from Grammy-Award winning Ozomatli) entitled Cumbias For Lovers.
This Ep featured romantic classics such as Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited” and Parton
and Roger’s “Islands in the Stream” rearranged with Asdru and Adelaide’s signature
urban cumbia sound.
Aside from releasing music recordings, Adelaide has also been producing her own
music videos which some have won awards and nominated as finalists for various
independent film festivals.
Beyond solo efforts, Adelaide flourished with the Grammy Award winning Mariachi
Divas, gained prominence on LA VOZ Mexico 2018, toured with Andy Grammer, and
collaborated with multi-Grammy Award-winning Ozomatli. She’s also performed backup
for artists such as Albita, Maluma, La Lupe, Ana Barbara, Barbara Mason, La India, and
Lupita Infante.
In 2022, she partnered with Asdru Sierra (member of Ozomatli) producing music and
starting their own record label; Chido Records. Aside from their own projects they are
also writing and recording with Salvador Santana’s new album in the works, (musical
artist and son of legend Carlos Santana), multimedia projects, performing, acting,
singing, and recording on an upcoming musical, “Pasaje” which features comedian
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and actor Ignacio Serrichio.
Adelaide has spent many years performing and working in the corporate music scene.
She has also been a Latin music icon for the Disneyland Park Resort since 2014 and at
Knott’s Berry Farm since 2017. Creating so many shows for such diverse audiences
Adelaide naturally fell into show production. She created 2 tribute bands of her own; a
Selena Tribute and a Latin Divas Tribute; a tribute to Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, and
Selena. These shows have been booked extensively throughout the Midwest and West
Coast. In 2020 she became the Show's Production Manager for the Concertize Co.
There she created Latin tribute shows in cities across the country for Fever’s Latin
Candlelight (link hidden)ese shows consisted of local musicians paying homage to artists
such as Juan Gabriel, Jose Jose, and Luis Miguel as well as some special Day of the
Dead Shows. After creating a pool of bands and musicians to pull from she began her
music consulting company Chido Entertainment, which consults with and provides
companies and individuals with live music entertainment. Her specialty being various
forms of Latin music.
Adelaide also nurtures many artists' talents and takes great interest in music education
for grade school and college students. With a Master’s Degree in music, she has
experience with school band (elementary through high school), college lectures, and
private instruction for singing, piano, trumpet and trombone.
Adelaide Pilar continues pushing boundaries and performing extensively. Her journey is
an inspiring celebration of heritage and artistic innovation that all can enjoy.