music
April 5, 2026
From Cartagena to the Latin Grammys: Wilfrido Hincapié and His Music Story
He grew up surrounded by LPs from Africa to the Colombian Caribbean and giant speakers that made entire neighborhoods vibrate. From childhood, he didn't just listen to music; he was feeding his knowledge of notes, melodies, compositions, and recordings.
TL;DR
- Wilfrido Hincapié Pinto's career in music production was shaped by his upbringing in Cartagena's picó culture, influenced by his father, Pilodisco.
- He studied electronic engineering as a path toward his passion for sound, later opening his first studio in 2004 and adapting to digital recording technologies.
- Hincapié has worked in live sound, television shows like 'Yo me llamo' and 'A otro nivel', and contributed to productions that earned him two Latin Grammy Awards.
- Despite living in Bogotá, he maintains strong ties to Cartagena's music scene, working with local artists and aiming to elevate the quality of genres like champeta.
- His work is characterized by a focus on sound quality, respect for musical roots, and a dedication to translating cultures and connecting generations.