LEYO has been played on NTS in shows including Rhythm Connection, featured first on 26 September 2024. Songs played include Open Up The Trunk Do It.

Leonardo Mendez was born in Orange County California. Affectionately called “Leyo”, he first realized he could sing when a lady at church next to him said he had an amazing voice and should join the choir. Not skipping a beat, he did as she suggested and joined the praise and worship team at church.

Growing up in a Mexican household, he listened to the greats of Spanish and English romantic music. Leyo discovered his deep admiration for the genre. Practicing…