After nearly two decades of captivating international audiences with their signature blend of pop, jazz, and rock, the beloved Colombian band Monsieur Periné has announced that they are parting ways. The group, known for their vibrant visual aesthetics and eclectic musical style, shared the surprising news with their fanbase on Tuesday, September 29, revealing that they will be taking an indefinite hiatus to pursue individual spaces and personal reflection.
Led by vocalist Catalina García and multi-instrumentalist Santiago Prieto, the Bogotá-formed group broke the news through a heartfelt joint statement posted to their official Instagram account. The announcement immediately sent waves of shock and nostalgia through the Latin alternative music community, where the band has long been celebrated as a pioneering creative force.
In their social media message, the members expressed the immense emotional weight of their decision, noting that it was reached only after a long and careful process of internal deliberation. They addressed their loyal followers directly, acknowledging the deep bond they have shared with the people who have supported their artistic journey since day one.
"We’re parting ways," the band wrote in their Instagram post, detailing the complex feelings surrounding the announcement. "We’ve spent a long time trying to figure out how to make this decision and, most importantly, how to communicate it to you, who have been there since day one."
The members admitted that this is undoubtedly the most difficult choice they have ever had to make as a collective entity. They shared that they are still processing the transition individually, each in their own time and in their own way, emphasizing that the pause stems from a collective need for personal growth and breathing room.
"We are going to separate. We don’t know for how long. What we do know is that we need this space. An individual space that we believe will do us good and, hopefully, allow us to reconnect in the future from another place, in another mood," the statement continued.
The announcement was accompanied by a carousel of photographs documenting the band’s rich history over the years. The nostalgic imagery featured candid moments from interviews, high-energy live concert performances, prestigious awards ceremonies, and various milestones that defined their nearly twenty-year career. The final slide in the post outlined the dates and locations for their upcoming farewell run: a series of eight final concerts spanning cities across the United States and Latin America, beginning on the very evening of the announcement in New Orleans and concluding on November 29 in Puerto Rico.
Concluding their message with a poetic nod to the passage of time, the group wrote, "May time, the great counselor, give us the breath to keep dreaming. In the meantime, thank you for everything and for so much."
The hiatus was officially confirmed by Guerrera PR & Marketing, the agency representing the group. In a statement released shortly after the social media announcement, the publicity firm elaborated on the reasons behind the pause and the significance of the upcoming final tour dates.
"After nearly two decades of music, performances, and a career that has taken them around the world, the band members have decided to part ways for an indefinite period to take individual space," the PR agency stated. They added that these final performances will effectively mark the closing of a major chapter in Monsieur Periné’s history, providing both the musicians and their devoted fans with a meaningful opportunity to connect live one last time before the group enters its hiatus.
Formed in Bogotá in 2007, Monsieur Periné quickly carved out a distinctive niche within the Latin American music landscape. Their unique sonic identity combined acoustic jazz sensibilities with traditional Latin rhythms, gypsy jazz, pop, and rock elements, establishing them as one of the most innovative acts of their generation.
The group achieved widespread critical and commercial acclaim with the release of their debut studio album, Hecho a Mano, in 2012. That breakout release set the stage for a series of landmark projects that continually expanded their artistic boundaries. Their sophomore album, Caja de Música, released in 2015, earned them the prestigious Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, thrusting them into the international spotlight.
Over the subsequent years, Monsieur Periné maintained a consistent output of critically acclaimed music. They followed up their early success with Encanto Tropical in 2018, and later released Bolero Apocalíptico in 2023, a project that garnered them the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Their most recent full-length project, Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz, was released this past April and recently received a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Contemporary Pop Album category, underscoring their enduring relevance and creative vitality right up until their hiatus announcement.
Throughout their career, the band delivered numerous fan-favorite tracks and radio hits that resonated deeply across the Spanish-speaking world. Among their most notable songs is "Nuestra Canción," a collaboration with Vicente García that managed to enter the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 13 on Hot Latin Songs and No. 9 on Latin Streaming Songs. Other notable tracks that helped define their unique soundscape include "Bailar Contigo" and "Hora Loca," which featured Rawayana.
As Monsieur Periné prepares to embark on their final string of live dates, fans around the world are processing the end of an era while looking back at a vibrant musical catalog that has left an indelible mark on contemporary Latin music.
