Concerts & Events

Lester Rey's ability to blend the contrasting cultures of the Windy City of Chicago and the tropical island of Puerto Rico are what define him as an artist. Crooning profound lyrics while playing congas “con un sabor Caribeño” make Lester Rey an engaging entertainer.

Lester Rey defines his catchy, eccentric, and honest sound as a creation that taps into the knowledge "de aqui y de alla" to create a world "ni de aqui y ni de alla" (the knowledge from here and from there to create a world neither from here or from there). A new home for people who feel forgotten, displaced, and left behind to survive between the cracks. A proclamation, a stance to declare our existence and worth in a post colonial matrix.

Lester Rey celebrates 10 years of his fresh perspective to bilingual Latin music and his contribution to Chicago and beyond celebrating his Decennial at Old Town School of Folk Music with the release of "Pena."Recognized by Vocalo Studio 10 for best performance of the decade, NPR City Scenes top 5 Chicago Latinx Artists to Watch, NPR World Cafe Latin Roots best Alternative song of 2019, and nominated on the Chicago Reader for best international act 2024, Rey's message has been amplified with coverage by various outlets such as Remezcla, NTS Radio, Sounds & Colours, Latina Magazine, Wussy and many more. Having shared stages with Residente (Calle 13), Reyna Tropical, Cimafunk, Cachorra, Nino Augustine, Niña Dioz, Ric Wilson, Kaina, among others and been part of several festivals in Chicago as well as national tours, recently adding a few international shows the last couple of years, Lester Rey bring his philosophy of innovation to his shows.

“Making music he calls the reinvention of Latin Soul, Lester's ability to flirt with a variety of rhythms and create something unexpected in an R&B format reflects vulnerability and courage.” - NPR Music

https://www.lesterrey.com/