Angela Puerta is a seven-time MAMA Award winner, Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leader 2024, and Best of Madison Latin Artist (2019 & 2020). A Colombian-born singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Madison, Wisconsin, Angela blends her deep Latin American roots with global influences to create an eclectic musical style she calls Latin Rock. Her sound draws from Alternative Rock, Rock en Español, Pop, Reggae, and a rich variety of Colombian and Latin American rhythms, including bambuco, merengue, and bolero.

Angela cites Shakira, Soda Stereo, Alanis Morissette, Janis Joplin, and Celia Cruz among her biggest inspirations, and her live performances are known for their energy, emotion, and cultural pride.

hips don’t lie - Shakira Tribute Band

Hips Don't Lie brings together a diverse group of talented musicians, each with their own unique background and passion for Shakira's music. Led by the powerhouse vocals of Angela Puerta, a native of Colombia, the band delivers an authentic and captivating rendition of Shakira's greatest hits. Joining Angela are Joshua Velazquez on bass (originally from Puerto Rico), Kyle Rightley on guitar (hailing from Colorado), Dave Randall on drums (proudly representing Lake Geneva), and Johan Galindo on congas (also from Colombia).
With an emphasis on anthemic melodies and a commitment to faithfully replicating Shakira's signature sound and dance, Hips Don't Lie covers an array of beloved songs including "Loca," "Waka Waka," "Whenever, Wherever," and of course the band’s namesake, “Hips Don’t Lie.” Audiences can expect an immersive experience filled with pulsating beats, infectious grooves, and irresistible dance moves.

ANgela Puerta BAND

Angela Puerta Band is a 4-piece Latin Rock group deeply rooted in Afro-Colombian rhythms such as Cumbia, Bambuco, Salsa, and Vallenato. Formed in 2018, the band has been a consistent presence, gracing stages at music festivals across WI. and energizing private events with their infectious sound. With a mission to fuse tropical music with familiar American genres like rock and pop, Angela Puerta Band serves as a vibrant bridge between cultural worlds. Their performances are a lively mix of Latin beats, Colombian folkloric melodies, and beloved tunes in both English and Spanish, promising to get audiences dancing and grooving.

ANgela Puerta kids

Angela Puerta also offers a show for elementary and middle school children. It is a children music band that incorporates Latin beats, Colombian folkloric music, and other familiar songs in both English and Spanish. Kids dance and further explore a wide variety of Afro-Latino songs while having fun. The band has performed at Kids in the Rotunda, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, various elementary/middle schools events and private celebrations around Wisconsin. Angela is also working as a teaching artist with the Overture Center for the Arts on the Lullaby Project, which is a pilot program that aims to create lullaby songs in collaboration with expectant/new mothers and their families.

grupo candela

Angela joined Grupo Candela in the summer of 2018 as a lead singer. Grupo Candela is a 12-piece Latin music powerhouse. Based in Madison, WI., it is among the longest-running Latin bands in town. Featuring an all-star lineup of Latin music legends, Grupo Candela offers a diverse repertoire of dance-oriented songs which includes salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata, bomba, and plena. The band has been playing steady since its inception in 2005.