Growing up in Veracruz, Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso was weaned on the percussive, celebratory sound of son jarocho, performing in her family’s ensemble before she started grade school.

She hasn’t left her Mexican roots behind, but these days the Harlem-based singer, who records and performs under the single moniker Lucía, is one of the most sought after young artists in jazz. Her rise has been fueled by her 2022 victory at the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The first Mexican artist to win the event, Lucía seems to be following in the ascending footsteps of previous winners Samara Joy (2019), Jazzmeia Horn (2013), and Cyrille Aimée (2012).

She’s played several high profile events around the region since her thrilling Bay Area debut at San Jose Jazz’s 2024 Su

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