Biography
From the age of 7, Emilio Conde took the stage alongside his father, the renowned tenor José Antonio Conde, beginning a musical journey that would cross borders and genres. His talent led him to study voice and piano at Mexico’s Escuela de Bellas Artes and to graduate with honors in Piano Performance from the Naval School of Music, also exploring jazz and contemporary music.
In the United States, Emilio became a member of the United States Marine Corps Band, performing hundreds of concerts each year, appearing in the TV series JAG, and serving as the pianist in the film The American President. His voice resonated at Carnegie Hall, performing Misa Azteca, and he later established himself as an international artist, blending Mexican music, mariachi, Latin pop, rock, jazz, and music for film and video games.
In 2008, his debut album Brindis a la Vida earned him international chart recognition, with the single “Teresa” staying in the Top 5 of the U.S. Latin Indie Charts for 20 consecutive weeks. Since then, he has shared the stage with legends such as Gloria Trevi, Belinda, Cristian Castro, Anahí, Molotov, El Tri, and The Wailers.
Emilio brought his music to China, debuting in 2012 with the International Percussion Philharmonic and collaborating in prestigious festivals such as the Guangdong Breaking Arts Festival. As a composer and musical director, he created original works that fuse tradition and modernity: Existir, Tao – Tunnels, Renaissance – From Art to HeArt, and The Twelfth Night.
Proud of his roots, Emilio founded Mariachi Dragon, the first authentic mariachi in China. Featured in the documentary Ugly Little Monkeys (2024), they have brought Mexican music, culture, and traditions to audiences across China for over 12 years, performing at venues including the Zhuhai Opera House.
In 2025, his voice captivated players worldwide in the soundtrack of the video game Reverse: 1999, with the track “Freedom”, praised for its emotional intensity and cinematic style.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Emilio Conde continues his career between the United States, Mexico, and China as a composer, producer, recording artist, and live performer, bringing Mexican and Latin music to the global stage.
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From the age of 7, Emilio Conde took the stage alongside his father, the renowned tenor José Antonio Conde, beginning a musical journey that would cross borders and genres. His talent led him to study voice and piano at Mexico’s Escuela de Bellas Artes and to graduate with honors in Piano Performance from the Naval School of Music, also exploring jazz and contemporary music.
In the United States, Emilio became a member of the United States Marine Corps Band, performing hundreds of concerts each year, appearing in the TV series JAG, and serving as the pianist in the film The American President. His voice resonated at Carnegie Hall, performing Misa Azteca, and he later established himself as an international artist, blending Mexican music, mariachi, Latin pop, rock, jazz, and music for film and video games.
In 2008, his debut album Brindis a la Vida earned him international chart recognition, with the single “Teresa” staying in the Top 5 of the U.S. Latin Indie Charts for 20 consecutive weeks. Since then, he has shared the stage with legends such as Gloria Trevi, Belinda, Cristian Castro, Anahí, Molotov, El Tri, and The Wailers.
Emilio brought his music to China, debuting in 2012 with the International Percussion Philharmonic and collaborating in prestigious festivals such as the Guangdong Breaking Arts Festival. As a composer and musical director, he created original works that fuse tradition and modernity: Existir, Tao – Tunnels, Renaissance – From Art to HeArt, and The Twelfth Night.
Proud of his roots, Emilio founded Mariachi Dragon, the first authentic mariachi in China. Featured in the documentary Ugly Little Monkeys (2024), they have brought Mexican music, culture, and traditions to audiences across China for over 12 years, performing at venues including the Zhuhai Opera House.
In 2025, his voice captivated players worldwide in the soundtrack of the video game Reverse: 1999, with the track “Freedom”, praised for its emotional intensity and cinematic style.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Emilio Conde continues his career between the United States, Mexico, and China as a composer, producer, recording artist, and live performer, bringing Mexican and Latin music to the global stage.