The 2021 International Emmy® Nominated Series is Back With Today’s Biggest Latin Artists Performing in Front of a Tiny Yet Mighty Audience
The hit music series A TINY AUDIENCE returns for a third season on FRIDAY, APRIL 22 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO Latino in the United States and DIRECTV in Latin America through its exclusive OnDIRECTV channel and will be available to stream on HBO Max and on DIRECTV GO. Each episode showcases one of Latin music’s icons and rising stars as they perform their biggest hits and share personal stories to a captive audience.
This season, the one-of-a-kind music series presents live performances by more than 15 award-winning artists including Becky G, Jay Wheeler, Jessie Reyez, Danna Paola, Carla Morrison, Justin Quiles, Jon Secada, Zion & Lennox, Guaynaa, Mike Bahía & Friends, La India, Manuel Medrano, Ximena Sariñana, Aleks Syntek, Robin Thicke and Leslie Grace from DC’s upcoming feature film “Batgirl.” Charismatic hosts María Elisa Ayerbe, Sarah Packiam and Daniel René will conduct interviews.
“Over the course of my career I’ve had the privilege to perform in many exciting places alongside many talented people, and the chance to perform on A Tiny Audience in Spanish has definitely been a highlight for me,” said Robin Thicke. “Latin music and Latin culture are so diverse and so beautiful, and the opportunity to celebrate that has been beyond incredible.”
“Some of my all-time favorite environments to perform in have been intimate settings,” said Leslie Grace. “Playing for ‘A Tiny Audience’ was a dream. Getting the chance to connect and share some anecdotes behind the music to an audience a few feet away reminded me of the beautiful communal experience music creates. I truly had a blast!”
«Season Tres became really special. After shooting A Tiny Audience Season 2 in a full Covid bubble, this one was less restricted, but the artists clearly still had a lot of the Covid issues on their mind and went deeper into how it affected them and their mental health than we expected. For many it was the first chance to be in front of a real, close-up audience again, they felt it and their performances reflected that,” said Creator of A Tiny Audience, Maurice Keizer.
A TINY AUDIENCE, SEASON THREE also includes a tribute episode to the inimitable Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, with performances by Jon Secada, Silvestre Dangond, Alejandra Guzmán, and Cimafunk.
The intimate setting created on A Tiny Audience allows the artists to showcase their vulnerability and share real-life experiences. Becky G, Carla Morrison, Leslie Grace, Jessie Reyez, Danna Paola, Ximena Sariñana each opened their hearts discussing mental health and even shed a few tears discussing their individual journeys in the music industry. During Domino Saints’ performance, brought to us by Mastercard, we witnessed a Priceless moment, as guests with hearing impairments were able to enjoy the music using state-of-the-art technology. There are also many joyous and lighthearted moments throughout this season with electric performances by Jay Wheeler, Guaynaa, Zion Y Lennox and Robin Thicke which got the audience dancing on their feet.
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All episodes of the series will premiere on Friday, April 22. Seasons one and two are currently available to stream on HBO Max and DIRECTV GO.
A Tiny Audience Season 3 is sponsored by Mastercard and Shure.
Episodes include:
Episode 1 “Becky G”
Mexican-American superstar Becky G reflects on her early career starting at the age of nine and performs her hits “Mayores,” “Sin pijama” and “Shower” along with an emotional rendition of a new, unreleased song dedicated to her grandmother.
Episode 2 “Jay Wheeler”
Rising reggaeton star Jay Wheeler enchants the tiny audience with his refreshing earnestness, his melodic compositions, and his irresistible silky voice while he performs «La Curiosidad,” “Viendo el techno” and “Take My Life.”
Episode 3 “Leslie Grace”
Grammy-nominated Dominican singer and breakout actress Leslie Grace performs acoustic versions of “Díganle,” “Bachatica” and “Duro y Suave.” Leslie shares her excitement about joining the DC Universe as Batgirl and her recent role in “In The Heights.”
Episode 4 “Zion & Lennox”
Puerto Rican duo Zion & Lennox bring down the house with club hits “Otra Vez” “La Player” and “Estrella” and reminisce about the early days of reggaeton and unpaid gigs in New York City.
Episode 5 “Jessie Reyez”
Just having opened for Lizzo and Billie Eilish, Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez shares her dreams of retirement and enamors the audience with her emotionally-charged renditions of “Figures,” “Sola” and “Mamá.”
Episode 6 “Guaynaa”
Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa lights up the stage with his witty and tongue-in-cheek reggaeton fusion, performing “Cumbia a la Gente,” “Cerveza” and “Chica Ideal.”
Episode 7 “Danna Paola”
Élite actress, model and singer Danna Paola receives a standing ovation after she performs the heartbreaking “Dos Estraños» and shares the secrets behind her fan-favorite hits “Mala Fama» and «Mía.»
Episode 8 “Mike Bahía & Friends”
2020’s Best New Artist Latin Grammy winner Mike Bahía is joined by his friends and collaborators Danny Ocean and Lenny Tavárez to perform “Détente” and “Colorao” and regales us with the moving love story behind “La Rutina.”
Episode 9 “La India”
Crowned by Celia Cruz herself as the “Princess of Salsa,” Puerto Rico-born and South Bronx-raised salsa singer La India shows off her incredible voice with “Sedúceme,” “Nunca voy a Olvidarte” and “Qué Ganas De No Verte Nunca Más.”
Episode 10 “Justin Quiles”
Songwriter extraordinaire and pop & reggaeton singer Justin Quiles returns to A TINY AUDIENCE after his heartfelt tribute to Juan Gabriel, to perform his new single “Loco” and chart-toppers “Jeans” and “Egoísta.”
Episode 11 “Carla Morrison”
Multiple Latin Grammy winner and indie singer Carla Morrison delights with her delicate and melancholic ballads «Disfruto,” “Contigo” and “Una Foto” and surprises audiences with her joyful and simple life outside the music industry.
Episode 12 “Manuel Medrano”
Colombian pop singer and international sensation Manuel Medrano reveals how a very special gift sidelined his early basketball career. He brings his soulful voice to the stage to perform “Afuera del Planeta,” “Tengo Que Llegar a Tiempo” and “Negra.”
Episode 13 “Ximena Sariñana”
Mexican actress and songwriter Ximena Sariñana showcases her extensive musical influences, from pop to R&B to mariachi ballads, with fan favorites «Cobarde» and “Una Vez Más” and her new song “El Amor Más Grande.”
Episode 14 “Aleks Syntek”
Three-time Latin Billboard Award winner Aleks Syntek talks about his collaboration with Mecano’s Ana Torroja for the international anthem “Duele el Amor.» He discusses his Ariel-winning score for the record-breaking Mexican film “Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas” and treats the audience to his beloved pop ballad «Intocable.»
Episode 15 “Robin Thicke”
Robin Thicke, “Blurred Lines” singer, five-time Grammy Award nominee, The Masked Singer judge, and acclaimed record producer for Michael Jackson and Marc Anthony, presents themes from his new Bossanova-inspired album and sings in Spanish for the very first time.
Episode 16 “Celia Cruz Tribute”
Jon Secada, Silvestre Dangond, Alejandra Guzmán, and Cimafunk celebrate the legendary Celia Cruz and praise her monumental music legacy by adding their personal spin to “Guantanamera,” “The Busco,” “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” and “Pa’ La Paloma.”