JChris

Biography

Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Chris Urquiaga, also known as JChris, is lauded for his exciting performance energy and smooth voice. Hailed as “…the next big thing” by Metro Weekly magazine, this Latin pop virtuoso is internationally recognized for his pop compositions which are laced with Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences. In June 2023, JChris was placed on the cover of Noticia NY magazine where his single was stated to be a “…hymn of liberation for the queer Hispanic community.” His music is influenced by his Brazilian and Peruvian heritage, and explores themes of gender fluidity and queer culture. Performance highlights in Chris’ career include performing at Carnegie Hall, performing for Carlos Vives at his JUNTOS Gala, singing in a televised PBS special with Patti LaBelle, Kristin Chenoweth and the American Pops Orchestra in May 2023, a performance at the White House for President Barack Obama and The First Lady, headliner for Latin Music Night at 54 Below, and headliner for the 2022 ¡Presente! Latino Heritage Festival Concert at the new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, to name a few. JChris is a Grammys voting member for the Recording Academy and seeks to make a positive mark on the music industry. His music has achieved over 2 million views on YouTube, over 500,000 streams on Spotify, international concert touring and music video productions. His single Caliente featured chart-topping Latin music superstar, Naldo Benny, and was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Other career highlights for Chris include his work as assistant director of Grace Chorale of Brooklyn and artistic director of Congressional Chorus in Washington, D.C.

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