29 Feb 2024

The Sacramento Bee / Latino Change Maker: Carlos Kandia, Latin music entertainer

Carlos Kandia, a Latin music entertainer in Sacramento, speaks in January 2024 about what inspires him as a Latino Change Maker.

17 Oct 2023

VisitSacramento (Spa) / Bienvenidos Podcast: Su música cautiva a multitudes y rompe las barreras del idioma. ¡Viva Colombia!

Carlos Kandia entertains crowds with his music, which has transcended borders and overcome language barriers. In this episode of “Bienvenidos a Sacramento”, Carlos opens his heart and shares how his journey began in his native Colombia and what brought him to Sacramento.

21 Sep 2023

ABC10 / Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Carlos Kandia

Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting our Hispanic and Latin communities. Carlos Kandia is a Colombian singer based in Sacramento known for his performances at DOCO or the Golden One Center. Today, he has more than 4,500 live shows under his belt and continues to promote the celebration of culture and heritage through music. Kandia said Colombia is often strongly associated with Pablo Escobar, but he would like for people to also recognize artists like Shakira and Juanes, professional soccer player James Rodriguez, and novelist and journalist Gabriel García Márquez.

31 Jan 2023

Sactown Famous / Sactown Famous Presents: Carlos Kandia

Sactown Famous Presents: Award winning Recording Artist/Performer Carlos Kandia

26 Jul 2022

ABC10 / Dance the Night Away at Tropical Sundays

Ditch the Sunday scaries and have a great time with family and friends while dancing to live music performed by Carlos Kandia!

23 Sep 2021

KCRA 3 / Sacramento-based musician Carlos Kandia fuses artistry and song to entertain diverse crowds

With roots in South America, Sacramento-based musician Carlos Kandia has transcended borders, barriers, and language to deliver artistry that has continually entertained diverse crowds. KCRA 3's Kay Recede reports.

2 Mar 2020

Good Day Sacramento / Carlos Kandia

Local artist and 2020 Sammie nominee Carlos Kandia graces the Good Day studio with his talents!

27 Jan 2020

Sammies / KANDIA

Awards and Nominations:

  • SAMMIES 2020 Winner★ World Music ★1st Place

  • SAMMIES 2020 Nominee★ World Music ★