On December 12, Colombia will host the most spectacular música popular (popular regional music) festival of the year-end season. For the first time, Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara, Jhonny Rivera, Jenny López, and Mariachi Vargas will appear together in a dreamlike setting: the Hotel Paraíso Estudios, located in Ricaurte/Girardot, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
By Carlos PASSAGE
Música popular is currently the most significant musical genre in Colombia. Inspired by the Mexican regional style, it has taken radio, streaming platforms, and live music venues by storm over the last decade. In its analysis of the first half of 2026, Decibeles—a company that monitors radio stations across the country—identified this genre as having the strongest presence on Colombian radio, alongside a growing digital footprint. Música popular is no longer a phenomenon confined to specific regions or an older demographic; its expansion into major cities, digital platforms, large-scale venues, and among younger audiences proves that it is a robust and highly successful movement.
On December 12, the most exciting música popular festival of the year-end season will take place at the fabulous Hotel Paraíso Estudios in Ricaurte/Girardot. The lineup features Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara, Jhonny Rivera, Jenny López, and Mariachi Vargas.
This “Paraíso Intimo” will be transformed into a dreamlike venue, strategically set up around the hotel’s expansive infinity pool. A variety of ticket options will be available—including general admission, VIP zones, private boxes, and premium balconies—with some guests even able to enjoy the show from the comfort of their own hotel rooms.
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Two Couples, Love, and Songs
Jessi and Paola
Jhonny and Jenny
Paraíso Íntimo (Intimate Paradise)
Hotel Paraíso Estudios
Ricaurte/Girardot
December 12th
Jessi Uribe
Uribe is one of the artists who has brought Colombian música popular (popular music) to the Mexican and United States markets. He is a Grammy nominee and has had six hits on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart, including two number 1s:
“Si Hiciste el Mal,” No. 1, 2022
“Si Ya Me Voy,” No. 1, 2024
“Te La Debo,” No. 5, 2024
“El Alumno,” No. 6, 2021
“Tu Maniquí,” No. 9, 2023
“Te Superó,” No. 22, 2026
His song “Dulce Pecado” is the biggest música popular hit in Colombian history: 642 million views on YouTube and 136 million streams on Spotify.
New album:
“Aquellos Clásicos,” with FRANKO
Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara are married.
Paola Jara
The first lady of música popular.
In 2025, she became the first female Colombian música popular singer to be nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)” category for her album Sin Rodeos. In 2026, she released the album Despecho a 2 voces in collaboration with Jessi Uribe.
She began singing as a child. At age 14, she signed with Codiscos and recorded her first album of rancheras.
Notable songs:
“Mala mujer”
“Salud por él”
“Que sufra, que chupe y que llore” (with Francy)
“La conquista” (with Jessi Uribe)
Biggest hit on Spotify:
“Como Si Nada” (with Jessi Uribe) – 40 million streams
Biggest hit on YouTube:
“Murió el Amor” – 174 million views
Paola Jara participated in the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami Beach, Florida, alongside her partner—and fellow artist—Jessi Uribe.
Jhonny Rivera
“The People’s King” (El Rey del Pueblo)
He is one of the artists who helped solidify Colombian música popular (popular music) over the last two decades.
His story is that of an artist who entered the industry after overcoming economic hardships and working various jobs in Bogotá. His first major breakthrough came with the song “El dolor de una partida.”
Best-known songs:
“Soy soltero”
“Mejor solito”
“El intenso”
“Empecemos de cero” (with Lady Yuliana)
“Te sigo queriendo”
“Tú y yo”
“Acapulco”
“Culpables” (with Jenny López)
Awards/Recognition:
He was honored with the Order of the Congress of Colombia for his contributions to música popular. Jhonny Rivera
Biggest hit on Spotify
“Guaro (remix),” 119 million streams
Biggest hit on YouTube
“Mi Decisión” with Sebastian Ayala and Andy Rivera, 272 million views
Jenny López
She is one of the new female voices in the Colombian popular (regional) music genre and has developed her career as a solo artist.
Jenny and Jhonny Rivera began their romantic relationship after meeting while working in the music industry. They were married on February 22, 2026, in Pereira.
Notable songs
- “Culpables”
- Collaboration with Jhonny Rivera
- “Que se Nueran”
- “El Licor con el Dolor”
- “Por Hombres no se Llora”
Special Guest:
Mariachi Vargas de Ibagué
