Luis Alfonso
Sep 19, 2026
Starting: 8:00 PM
Colombian singer Luis Alfonso brings música popular and ranchera influences to the James L. Knight Center with a concert rooted in regional folk traditions and contemporary crossover appeal. The performance takes place Saturday, September 19.
Born in Popayán, Colombia, Luis Alfonso began performing at a young age and later gained national attention through Caracol TV’s A Otro Nivel. His music is associated with the “contentoso” style, a bright, high-energy approach that blends traditional Colombian música popular with upbeat melodies and ranchera-inspired elements.
His recent momentum includes the viral success of “Chismofilia,” which marked his first entry on the Billboard charts. Known for lively stage performances, Alfonso has shared bills with artists including Ana Gabriel, Darío Gómez and Jessi Uribe, expanding his audience while keeping Colombian musical identity at the center of his work.