Latin pop/rock singer Ana Sidel got involved in the Mexican scene when she joined a band called La Maquina del Sonido, who later came in first place at a local contest called Band Explosion, being voted Best Alternative Act. After moving from her native Mexico City to the U.S., Ana Sidel joined Los Angeles-based L.A. Mix. She debuted as a solo artist with the release of an album called A Solas, which featured the local hits "Esperando" and "Aqui Estoy." ~ Drago Bonacich