Grammy-winning artist Adrian Quesada is an adventurous musician best known as the co-founder, guitarist, and producer of the 7-time Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas. The band first brought their unbridled take on psychedelic soul to their 2019 self-titled debut—a widely acclaimed LP that was nominated for Album of the Year, with smash singles like “Colors” earning nominations for “Record of the Year” and “Best American Roots Performance” and a No. 1 spot at AAA Radio. They became known for their exhilarating live show with sold-out tours across North and South America and Europe. Black Pumas meteoric rise also included performances at the Grammys and at President Biden’s Inauguration, appearances across all major TV programs including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, an award for “Emerging Act of the Year” from the Americana Music Association, and sales of over a million albums worldwide.

A lifelong Texan, Quesada’s deep musical history has seen him producing and performing in projects spanning funk, soul, psychedelia, and diverse strands of Latin music. In 2022 he released two solo albums: Boleros Psicodélicos, a collaborative album recapturing the sound and feel of romantic Latin ballads of the 60s and 70s with features by iLe (Calle 13), Money Mark (Beastie Boys), Gaby Moreno, and more; and Jaguar Sound, an instrumental album honoring his foundational inspirations of hip-hop and cinematic scores

In 2023 Black Pumas released their highly anticipated sophomore album Chronicles of a Diamond. The lead single “More Than a Love Song” scored a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song. That same year, Quesada won a Latin Grammy for Best Rock Song for his work with Diamante Eléctrico.

Quesada’s prolific career has seen him collaborate with the likes of Prince, Los Lobos, and Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA. He has also been a member of such eclectic bands as Grammy-winners Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds.

Additionally, Quesada is a heralded composer in his own right, scoring numerous projects including the critically acclaimed film At The Ready, named one of the Best Films at Sundance in 2021.

Quesada also runs Electric Deluxe Recorders in Austin, TX, the studio where Black Pumas and numerous others have recorded.