BIO

Making Movies' musical journey is a captivating blend of inspiration and artistry. Founded by Enrique Chi—a songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and activist—the Latin Grammy-nominated band serves as the primary platform for Chi’s creative mission. Rooted in the rich tradition of Latin folk music, Making Movies aims to revive its rebellious spirit and channel it for the present day. Their sound is a celebration of the diverse cultures of the Americas, offering listeners a unique experience that feels both extraordinary and familiar.

The band’s accomplishments include collaborations with legendary artists like Rubén Blades, performances at major international festivals, and tours with notable acts such as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Las Cafeteras, and Flor De Toloache.

In 2025, Making Movies will release its followup to its critically acclaimed XOPA (Cosmica Artists) as well as a live EP from their performance at Rocky Mountain Folks festival.  Chi is also producing AMERI'KANA TV, a National Endowment for the Arts-funded documentary series that explores an alternate history of American music, continuing their mission to inspire and educate. 

PRESS

"Perhaps one of the most unique groups around today, Making Movies is sensual, smoky, and seductive. Distorted guitars are buried under their Latin groove, colliding beautifully and urgently." - NPR

"Making Movies approach music making with alacrity, inventiveness and deft" - Grimy Goods

"The Kansas City, Missouri band have steadily come into their own by touring and releasing amazing music that fuses Afro-Latine rhythms with the power of rock." - Remezcla

“this band is breaking down walls in the US.” — Rolling Stone

“lyrically and sonically one of the best albums of the year,” — NPR

“(Making Movies) an icon of pro-immigrant advocacy” — Chicago Tribune

“A pointed social statement from a group who’s sound is its own form of protest” — KUTX Austin

“Making Movies is breaking down barriers for Latinos in the US Heartland” — Remezcla

“… tough to classify into one genre, which … makes them that much more appealing.” — CNN en Español

“The band synthesizes what’s happening in … Latin music better than anyone else out there today.” — MTV

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