In a year filled with inspiring stories and uplifting voices, The Asunción Times is proudly publishing this Top 5 Music Stories of 2025. These are the articles that readers cherished, shared with friends and family, and came back to time and again. By sharing several Top 5’s with our readers on the edge of 2026, we celebrate the very best of human connection, hope, and community in Paraguay in 2025.
1. From Paraguay’s Countryside To The Global Music Stage: Fiorella Signs Sony Deal At 15
On #2 in this Top 5 Music Stories of 2025, Fiorella is a young Paraguayan singer from the rural town of Capitán Bado who has rapidly risen to international prominence. After performing locally and building a strong online following, she signed a major recording contract with Sony Music Brazil at just 15 years old, blending Spanish, Portuguese and Guaraní in her music and attracting over half a million social-media followers.
For Fiorella, her Paraguayan roots remain central to her identity and artistry. Her debut project Meu Cidade, Meu Interior reflects her dual life between countryside traditions and modern musical ambition, establishing her as a rising star with deep cultural ties and global potential.
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2. Paraguayan Metal Band Kuazar Ignites Europe With Guaraní Fire On Historic Tour
Kuazar is a pioneering thrash metal band from Ciudad del Este that has achieved a historic breakthrough for Paraguayan music. After more than two decades of steady work, the band became the first Paraguayan metal act to complete a full European and UK tour. The band shared stages with internationally renowned groups and reached audiences far beyond South America.
Kuazar stands out for blending aggressive metal with a strong Paraguayan cultural identity. In particular, the band incorporates the Guaraní language. Also, national history, and themes from conflicts such as the War of the Triple Alliance and the Chaco War.
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3. Blazing With His Bands, Partying with Oasis’ Liam Gallagher: Danfer Ciudad’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Life
Danfer Ciudad is a guitarist and singer whose life has been deeply shaped by rock ’n’ roll. Born in Paraguay and raised in Argentina, he plays guitar passionately with multiple bands across Asunción. With Oasis tribute band Gas Panic and Queen tribute band Innuendo, he performs regularly at venues such as JazzCube and Rockero in Paraguay’s capital.
Danfer’s musical journey began in childhood, and despite early academic struggles, he pursued his dream with intensity. And his life even intersected with Oasis’s Liam Gallagher when he served as the singer’s local manager during Liam’s planned Paraguay shows in 2022. That experience led to an unforgettable trip to Mexico. In there, Danfer joined Gallagher’s circle and partied with members of Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks.
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4. Ana Blosset, From Paraguay To Berklee: Healing Through Music And Harmony
Ana Blosset is a 22-year-old Paraguayan singer-songwriter whose music serves as both personal expression and emotional connection. Born and raised in Asunción with a deep family history of music, she began studying classical guitar at four. Later, she expanded into piano, violin, and voice. Her debut album, Turning Pages, reflects vulnerability, mental health themes, and self-discovery.
Currently studying Songwriting at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ana bridges Paraguayan roots with global influences. She uses her art to explore identity, anxiety, and homesickness, turning personal struggles into melodies that make listeners feel seen and understood.
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5. Paraguayan Rocker Nando Duré: Keeping Classic Hits Alive In Asunción
Nando Duré is a Paraguayan rocker whose lifelong passion for music has defined his artistic journey in Asunción and beyond. He discovered his love for music as a child at family gatherings and never put his guitar down after receiving it from his father. His early inspiration came from rock classics like Survivor’s Burning Heart, sparking a lifelong dedication to the genre.
At sixteen, Nando joined his first band, EOS. Afterwards, he founded Odisea in 2003, a group that keeps rock classics alive more than twenty years later, and released an album of original songs. In 2022, he extended his musical reach by forming Dangerous, a tribute to Roxette that audiences praise for its authentic performances. Nando balances his career as a dentist with his artistic life, continuing to perform with both Odisea and Dangerous while keeping the spirit of classic rock alive.
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All the best for 2026!
We hope you loved this look back at The Asunción Times’ Top 5 Music Stories of 2025. From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for reading, sharing, and being part of our journey. Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year!
