Irene Torres

Peruvian-Canadian vocalist and songwriter Irene Torres is a rare gem on the international music scene, celebrated for a powerful, precise vocal delivery that conveys immense emotional depth. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Toronto, Canada, she has spent over a decade captivating global audiences with her commanding stage presence and genre-fluid artistry.
Torres has built a reputation as a magnetic and versatile frontwoman across an array of highly acclaimed ensembles. Her career began singing with the Flamenco-fusion group Santerias, Latin house project Sol Azul, and co-founding the celebrated blues and soul outfit Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils.
Today, Irene is the lead vocalist for the Afro-Cuban rock powerhouse Battle of Santiago and guitarist Eric St-Laurent’s avant-garde Science Fiction Cumbia. She moves effortlessly between Spanish and English, from small salons to big stages, bringing her music and experiences to local and international audiences.
With Travesía ("Voyage"), her solo album of original songs and traditional Peruvian covers, Torres has embarked on a new journey that reimagines traditional instrumentation of Peru with Torres' raw and honest storytelling.
An artist of singular vision and deep cultural pride, Irene Torres consistently delivers performances that bridge worlds and genres alike.

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