DIEGO CHI

Diego is a Latin Grammy nominated recording artist and composer. In 2009 he co-founded Latin Alternative rock group Making Movies, and has enjoyed a multi-faceted career in music that includes collaborating with icons Rubén Blades and Los Lobos, composing the original score for fantasy RPG Ledgerbound, and producing PBS music documentary AMERI’KANA TV.

Projects:

  • Ledgerbound Announce Trailer

    Ledgerbound is announced as part of IGN Live, original music by Diego Chi. Check out the fun trailer for this upcoming narrative tactical RPG comedy from ex-Helldivers 2 developers. Learn… Read more ⇢

    Ledgerbound Announce Trailer
  • En La Sala

    Kansas City PBS and AMERI’KANA TV present En La Sala, a Making Movies concert special that blends classic rock and Latin American rhythms. En La Sala, Spanish for “in the living room,” was filmed… Read more ⇢

    En La Sala
  • XOPA

    Making Movies fourth full-length album, released via Cosmica Records. “[Making Movies] tap into the primordial aspect of rock music and Nuyorican salsa” – Marcos Hassan, Remezcla. Credits: Produced by Ben… Read more ⇢

    XOPA
  • Live on KEXP

    KEXP presents Making Movies performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 14, 2022. Songs: Delilah Sala De Los Pecadores Porcelina XOPA Enrique Chi – Guitar / Vocals Diego Chi… Read more ⇢

    Live on KEXP
  • Mirror Game

    Original song “Sexy Funky Love” was composed by Diego Chi for The Mirror Game, directed by William J. Stribling, an energizing and thoughtful drama/comedy adapted from writer Marissa Flaxbart’s play A… Read more ⇢

    Mirror Game
  • AMERI’KANA TV

    Produced and hosted by Making Movies, the film begins with the question: What is American music? Spanning genres and generations, this one-hour documentary is comprised of a collection of live… Read more ⇢

    AMERI’KANA TV
  • ameri’kana

    Making Movies releases third and highly collaborative album featuring contributions from Rúben Blades, David Hidalgo, Flor De Toloache, Asdru Sierra, activist Dolores Huerta and more. CREDITS: Produced by Steve Berlin… Read more ⇢

    ameri’kana
  • No Te Calles

    Rolling Stone premieres Rubén Blades and Making Movies collaboration, No Te Calles calling it “a rollicking ode to the right to resist” – Suzy Exposito Full article on Rolling Stone,… Read more ⇢

    No Te Calles
  • I Am Another You

    Making Movies sophomore album. “Lyrically and sonically one of the best of the year” – NPR. Credits: PRODUCED BY STEVE BERLIN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROB GORDON  MIXED BY JEFF STUART SALTZMAN… Read more ⇢

    I Am Another You
  • A La Deriva Short Film

    Short film for A La Deriva released. CREDITS: Directed by Dan Myers and Enrique Chi Edited by Enrique Chi and Diego Chi Written by Diego Chi Director of photography: Austin… Read more ⇢

    A La Deriva Short Film
  • Tiny Desk

    Making Movies performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk. Felix Contreras “It’s going to a fun ride watching this young band grow” Read more ⇢

    Tiny Desk
  • A La Deriva

    Making Movies’ Debut Album, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos Read more ⇢

    A La Deriva
Read more: Ledgerbound Announce Trailer