Current Emerging Musician Fellows
Andrea Barrera
Andrea Barrera is an 18-year-old Salvadoran singer, songwriter and composer who blends dreamy vocals with Indie Folk and Latin rhythms both in Spanish and English. Her music often explores themes of love, mental health, and the desire for freedom and self-sufficiency. Andrea has performed in many memorable events such as Dia de los Muertos in Napa, Chicharra Fest in El Salvador, Blue Note Napa and Caymus Suisun where she opened for international jazz musician from Cuba Jorge Luis Pacheco.
Charlene Alberto
Charlene Alberto is an inspired Filipina-American musician, dramatist and choreographer with a passion for creating dynamic theater experiences. She loves being a singer-songwriter and finds joy crafting original music to connect with others. Recently, she brought her latest project “Sol the Musical” to life, which featured an all-original script and score.
Christian Robledo
Christian Robledo is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and vocalist specializing in regional Mexican music. Performing regularly across Napa Valley and beyond, he blends corrido traditions with contemporary influences and is currently producing an original five-song project that fuses corrido tumbado with Italian orchestral arrangements. His recordings showcase his commitment to honoring heritage while innovating within the genre. Known for intimate live performances throughout Napa Valley, he is currently developing a five-song project bridging corrido tumbado rhythms with Italian orchestral arrangements. His work is available on all major streaming platforms.
Jackson U’Ren
Jackson U’Ren is a vocalist, pianist, and actor whose passion for performance began in childhood. After early years in choir and work as both a vocal soloist and piano accompanist, he went on to play leading roles in Annie, Mamma Mia, and The Phantom of the Opera. Now a college student, Jackson performs regularly with bands and in program showcases across Los Angeles. He has shared the stage with artists including Natalie Tenenbaum, Andrew Rannells, Alisan Porter, Brooke Shields, and Alan Cumming, and recently played keyboards in a tribute honoring legendary songwriter Diane Warren at USC’s Thornton School of Music. Most recently Jackson released his latest single, “Stupid Heartbreak.”
Jocelyn Paniagua
Jocelyn Paniagua is a self-taught pianist and vocalist who played Carlotta in Vintage High’s Phantom of the Opera and was recognized as the best choir student in her class. She won third place in Napa Valley Idol, for a heart-wrenching rendition of the song “Someone Like You,” co-written by Adele and Dan Wilson. Most recently, she opened for famed Cuban jazz pianist, Jorge Luis Pacheco, at Blue Note Napa and Caymus Vineyards.
Mattea Williams
Mattea Williams’ work combines organic sound design, extended instrumental techniques, and multimedia influences to craft immersive sound worlds exploring nature, magic, adventure, and Afrofuturism. Her compositions seek to expand narrative possibilities and invite audiences into rich, textural musical universes. As a composer and sonic storyteller based in Napa, California, she holds degrees from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory (BM) and the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music (MM).
Oke McFly
Oke McFly is an alternative hip hop artist from Oakland, California known for blending smooth lyricism, melodic flows, and authentic storytelling. Born and raised in Oakland to a father from Nigeria and a mother from Oakland, Oke moved to Napa in eighth grade to stay with his older brother, where he later graduated high school and earned an academic scholarship to Sacramento State University. While attending Sacramento State, he was recording and releasing projects out of his dorm room, helping him gain attention throughout the Northern California region. He has since built a strong independent presence through live performances, brand partnerships, and consistent releases. Oke is a partner artist with United Masters and a member of The Grammy Recording Academy. He’s also the creator of the Dare 2 Be Different Clothing brand, which promotes individuality, confidence and self-expression. Through partnerships with the Oakland Athletics and Bulleit, along with music placements on ESPN, NFL Network and Wingstop, Oke McFly continues establishing himself as one of the emerging voices coming out of Northern California.
Richie Bridges
Richie Bridges is a Bay Area performing artist, songwriter and community event organizer dedicated to strengthening the creative ecosystem in Napa Valley. His work blends contemporary R&B, hip-hop, Latin influences, and melodic storytelling, with a strong focus on bilingual expression and emotional connection. Richie’s performances bring people together, offering audiences both high-energy presence and heartfelt vulnerability. As the founder and organizer of On The Mic at Barnhouse Napa Brews and Building Bridges at Noble Cinema Studios, he creates platforms for emerging performers and fosters community among local musicians. He has opened for renowned artists including Malachi and Keak da Sneak, with his first headlining show forthcoming at Noble Cinema Studios. Having just released his first full Spanish-language project, and with an array of multi-genre songs on the way, Bridges continues expanding his creative impact while championing cultural and artistic exchange.
Suvicguz
Susy Guzman, known artistically as Suvicguz, is a Salvadoran singer-songwriter born in Nicaragua, whose passion for music began in childhood and evolved through years of performing solo, in groups like Ska-la and even a special duo with her daughter called Bugambilia. Now based in the U.S., Susy currently performs covers and compositions that blend heartfelt vocals with acoustic sounds.
Tori Tedeschi Adams
Tori Tedeschi Adams is an acclaimed young soprano whose rich, effervescent voice is captivating major opera stages across the country. In the 2025–26 season, she will join The Metropolitan Opera roster to cover Student #3 in Innocence, originate the role of Elva Heaster Shue in the world premiere of Everlasting Faint with Madison Opera, and make debut performances with Opera Las Vegas, Opera Modesto, Salt Marsh Opera, and Central City Opera. In recent seasons she has joined the San Francisco Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Houston Grand Opera, where Opera News praised her as a “lovely, sonorous Liesl” in The Sound of Music.
Xochitl Hermosillo
As a multi-talented artist, Xochitl Hermosillo’s – also known as Coyote Creates – work spans across music, drawing, and sewing. She has performed her original music at the Women’s March Sacramento and for companies including Google, Salesforce, Ferrari, and Kaiser. Her songs, inspired by the human experience and nature, have garnered over 350,000 plays on Spotify. Xochitl continues creating unique art and recording music, and dreams of collaborating with other hyper-creative artists telling stories that inspire.
Current Youth Emerging Musician Fellows
Elias Rodriguez-Valencia
Elias Rodriguez-Valencia is a 15-year-old multi-instrumentalist whose passion for performance began with a breakdance debut at age four. Self-taught on tololoche, guitar, and electric bass, he specializes in regional Mexican music and narrative ballads that reflect his cultural roots. Elias performed at the La Onda Music Festival with Clave Especial in 2025, a milestone moment that has fueled his commitment to pursuing a musical career.
Myka Suhr
Myka Suhr is a rising singer-songwriter whose love for music and storytelling began in childhood. As the winner of Idol Napa Valley 2025, she performs locally in ensembles and showcases while creating original pop-infused music that connects and inspires audiences near and far. She recently won the Creative Youth Awards for her songwriting excellence. Keep an eye out — she releases her first original music this summer, inspiring audiences far and wide!
Yadhira Torres
Recognized for her passion as a singer, songwriter, and pianist, Yadhira Torres has performed with a variety of acclaimed groups and events including Napa High Vocal Music Workshop, Napa High Chamber Choir, and Napa Valley Mariachi, which performed at La Onda. Yadhira is also the second-place winner of Napa Valley Idol, continuing to grow as a young artist with a love for storytelling through music and performance. This fall, Yadhira will attend Saint Mary’s College of California to major in music, where she will pursue her dream of singing around the world while also inspiring others through music education as a future choir teacher.
Past Emerging Musician Fellows
Explore the archive of past Amplifi Emerging Musician Fellows.
