Artist: Belafonte Sensacional
Bio: Belafonte Sensacional is the artistic name that Israel Ramírez began using in 2009 to perform his songs, eventually turning the project into a band. The name “Belafonte Sensacional” was taken from the film *The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou* by Wes Anderson, although Ramírez has mentioned that it also refers to popular Mexican pulp-style magazines called “Sensacional,” such as *Sensacional de traileros*, *Sensacional de barrios*, and others. Critics have described Belafonte’s style as mexican folk. Among the stylistic influences cited by Belafonte Sensacional are Bob Dylan, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Woodie Guthrie, The Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash, Nick Drake, the Movimiento rupestre, musicians Rockdrigo González, Jaime López, Trolebús, Three Souls in My Mind, and Juan Gabriel.