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Morat’s journey from Bogotá schoolmates to Latin Grammy nominees
By 2025, Morat has established itself as one of the most influential bands in Spanish-language music. Their latest album, Ya Es Mañana, not only earned them a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Rock Album but also triumphed at the Premios Juventud, where they shared the spotlight with Bad Bunny, winning three awards: Favorite Group or Duo of the Year, Best Pop/Rock Song for Me Toca a Mí (featuring Camilo), and Best Pop Album with Ya Es Mañana.
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“All of this is a huge surprise. We dreamed about it, though I don’t think any of us expected it quite like this. We’ve been fortunate, not just with the incredible surprises, but also with the people we’ve met along the way,” the band members expressed after their success in Miami.
The Origins of Morat
The story of Morat begins in Bogotá, Colombia, when Juan Pablo Isaza, Juan Pablo Villamil, Simón Vargas, and Martín Vargas (Simón’s brother) met at the Gimnasio La Montaña school. From a young age, they shared not just friendship but also a deep interest in music, which later became the foundation of their career.
In their early years, they experimented with folk and an acoustic sound that gradually evolved into a format closer to classic pop rock. Their early rehearsals took place at a farm called “La Morat,” which inspired the band’s eventual name.
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In 2015, they made a major leap onto the international scene with Mi Nuevo Vicio, a collaboration with Paulina Rubio that rocketed them onto the charts in Spain and Mexico. That same year, they released Cómo Te Atreves, a single that became a generational anthem and cemented their name in the Hispanic market.
Their debut album, Sobre el amor y sus efectos secundarios (2016), confirmed that Morat was here to stay. Since then, they’ve amassed collaborations with artists like Álvaro Soler, Sebastián Yatra, Aitana, Reik, Juanes, Danna Paola, Feid, and recently, Camilo and Jay Wheeler.
Musical Evolution
Over the course of five studio albums, Morat has managed to reinvent itself without losing its essence. From the acoustic guitars and cajones of their beginnings, they’ve transitioned to stronger drumming, electric guitars, and more ambitious productions. Ya Es Mañana (2025) represents their most daring project: a sonic journey from retro to contemporary rock, with elements of a symphonic orchestra and vintage synthesizers.
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This work also marks a point of maturity in their lyrics, featuring themes that blend nostalgia, social criticism, and deeper explorations of adult life.
Beyond their recording success, Morat has solidified its position as one of the Spanish-speaking bands with the greatest live audience draw. They’ve filled stadiums across Latin America, Spain, and the United States, headlining massive tours like the Asuntos Pendientes Tour and the SAFH World Tour.
Their impact transcends music: they represent a generation seeking authenticity in Latin pop, blending tradition and modernity, friendship and professionalism.
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With over a decade of experience, millions of listeners on digital platforms, and growing recognition in international awards, Morat stands poised as one of the bands defining Spanish-language music in the 21st century. What began as a dream of four friends in Bogotá is today a story that continues to unfold to the rhythm of guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and a genuine connection with their fans.
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