Juan Karlos is a percussionist born in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, where he began playing music with experienced Cuban and Latin American musicians, Son 14 and Karachi De Santiago de Cuba.

After playing with various groups in Guadalajara, he formed his own group called “JazzSon” where he had the opportunity to accompany composer Vicente Garrido in 1996 and 1997 for a special tribute to Consuelo Velazquez, composer of “Bésame Mucho.”

Since 2002 Juan Karlos has resided in Los Angeles, California (USA), a city that has allowed him to participate in presentations with such renowned artists as: Cheo Feliciano, Tito Gómez, Andy Montañez, Yolandita Rivera, Pedro Brull, Luigi Texidor, Alquimia, Wilson Manyoma of the Latin Brothers, Rey Ruiz, Luis, Damón, Luisito Carrión, Willie González, Victor Manuel, Marlon, Tony Vega, Johnny Rivera, Victoria Sanabria, Nino Segarra, Anthony Cruz, Tito Rojas, Henry Fiol and Alex León. He also played with Aleks Syntek, Ednita Nazario, José José, Luis Fonsi, Estéfano Jose Luis Rodriguez “El Puma” and José Feliciano; as well as for the Telemundo Award show:“Premios de la Gente” with Andrea Echeverri from the group, Aterciopelados.

Currently, Juan Karlos is the leader and director of salsa band, Sangre Nueva and works for Harmony Project, a program that brings music education to the children of Los Angeles.

Sangre Nueva will be entering its 12th year of entertainment and “sabor!” with performances and collaborations over the years with various artists including Frankie Ruiz Jr. and Ismael Miranda among others.