KANSAS CITY, MO — October 23rd, 2025 — In an industry chasing the next trend, one band is doing something radical: telling the truth.
Meet Making Movies Band — a Kansas City quartet that blends Latin rhythms, rock energy, and pure emotion into something that feels less like music and more like movement.
Their songs aren’t written for algorithms. They’re written for people.
And that’s exactly why Making Movies might just be the most important band you haven’t heard — yet.
“We’re not trying to fit in,” says lead singer Enrique Chi. “We’re trying to wake people up — to remind them that music can still mean something.”
A Sound Without Borders
Formed in 2009 by Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, along with Juan Carlos Chaurand and Duncan Burnett, Making Movies Band brings together the pulse of Latin America and the spirit of American rock.
Their sound is wild and cinematic — a hypnotic fusion of cumbia, son cubano, psychedelia, and soul. Each song feels like a story, a heartbeat, and a protest rolled into one.
It’s no wonder NPR called them “one of the most unique and urgent voices in modern music.”
Music With a Mission
What makes Making Movies stand out isn’t just their sound — it’s their purpose.
Every lyric, every chord, every show is built around a simple idea: that art can change the world.
Their albums — from A La Deriva to the Grammy-nominated ameri’kana — tackle migration, identity, love, and resilience. Their collaboration with Rubén Blades on “No Te Calles” (Spanish for “Don’t Stay Silent”) became an anthem for speaking truth in difficult times.
“That song isn’t just a track,” says Chi. “It’s a call to action.”
The Live Experience: Where Music Becomes Memory
Seeing Making Movies Band live is like stepping into another dimension — where guitars tell stories, drums summon ancestors, and fans dance like they’ve found their tribe.
Every concert feels like both a celebration and a ceremony. The line between stage and audience disappears as strangers become friends, singing in two languages but speaking the same emotional truth.
“It’s not a show,” one fan in Denver said. “It’s a shared heartbeat.”
Why Fans Are Falling in Love
What sets Making Movies apart is their authenticity. They’re not pretending to be anything. They don’t perform for perfection — they perform for connection.
In a world of polished pop and short attention spans, their music cuts through the noise by being real. Fans say that hearing Making Movies feels like coming home.
They’ve started calling themselves the Making Movies Tribe — not just listeners, but believers in the power of rhythm, unity, and art with meaning.
Beyond the Stage: Giving Back
When they’re not on tour, Making Movies Band runs Art As Mentorship, a nonprofit organization that helps young creatives from underserved communities find their voice through music.
Their goal is to turn fans into creators — to make art a cycle of empowerment.
“We believe everyone has a story,” says Chi. “Music just gives you the courage to tell it.”
How to Join the Movement
🎧 Listen: Stream their albums ameri’kana and I Am Another You on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music.
🎟️ Experience: Catch the band live during their 2025 U.S. Tour — tickets available now at makingmovies.world/tour.
📲 Connect: Follow on instagram @makingmoviesband and tag your concert photos with #MakingMoviesTribe to join the fan community.
Because once you hear them, you don’t just become a fan — you become part of the story.
About Making Movies Band
Formed in 2009 in Kansas City, Making Movies Band fuses Latin rhythms, rock, and storytelling into music that transcends language and borders. Their genre-defying sound and community work have earned praise from Billboard, NPR, and Rolling Stone Latinoamérica.
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