The singer and songwriter from Sinaloa Misze Karime Gatelum Gastelum, better known as Mitze Corn, Vocalist of the band Corn Blood, She will make history by becoming the first Mexican woman to bring reggae from her country to Jamaica, during the It should be noted that February was officially declared Reggae Month in 2026 which will take place during February on the island.
In particular, The band will be at the Bob Marley tribute concert that will take place this Friday 6 February at Emancipation Park in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, in which they will also act Stephen Marley, Bushman, Warrior King, Etana, Let, Jemere Morgan and the also Mexicans of Out of Controls Army.
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The artist has more than 16 years of experience, which include five albums and a solid musical career characterized for the fusion of reggae with Latin American sounds and a strong social lyrical charge.
His songs address topics such as social justice, spirituality, awareness, resistance and historical memory, elements that dialogue with the original essence of reggae.
Originally from Guamúchil, a land where the band and the corrido mark the musical pulse, the singer grew up in a family of traditional musicians, The Garcías have a widely known recognition in that region of Mexico.
She is the granddaughter of Pablo García and heir to an undoubted musical talent., but he decided to chart his own artistic path.
Dedicate your life to reggae
More than 20 years he made the decision to migrate to Mexico City with a purpose: dedicate his life to reggae, a genre little known in its environment.
Since the 13 years has a deep connection with music, when relatives living in the United States gave him records by Bob Marley and The Police. It was at that moment that he felt a very deep spiritual connection., of destination, that as reggae dictates, not searched, but it comes.
Mitze Maíz not only had to make his way as a migrant, but also as a woman, mother and artist within a genre historically dominated by men.
Leader of his band
These obstacles strengthened his identity and gave him the impetus to form the band Sangre Maíz., Today considered one of the most representative bands of Mexican reggae.
In the band she is not only the vocalist, but also composer, manager, producer and project leader, which has consolidated her as one of the main artists of Mexican reggae.
Together with the band they have built a solid career of more than 16 years of history, with five own albums, presentations in emblematic venues such as Vive Latino, capital zocalo and festivals focused on reggae.
In the year 2020 Mitze Maíz was recognized as the best exponent of reggae in Mexico, an achievement that reaffirmed his place within the scene and the purpose of taking his music to other latitudes such as Jamaica., to feed the thought, the soul and conscience of people.
High expectations
The announcement of their participation in Reggae Month has generated great expectations in the independent music scene, since the festival brings together key exponents of reggae internationally.
The presence of Mitze Maíz not only makes Mexican talent visible, but also opens a space for female voices within the genre.
“A reality. We're going to Jamaica! And as Garvey says: “With confidence, “You will have won before you start”. ¡Gracias!”, the artist shared on her social networks.
During his career he has already shared the stage with living reggae legends such as Barrington Levy, Black Uhru, The Congos and Burning Spear.
In addition to participating in the iconic festival, During his stay in Kingston he will record at Bob Marley's historic studio, one of the most important moments of his career.
