Jonathan Acosta was trained as a violinist for 12 years in the National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela (El Sistema). As music was part of his life and essence since age 4, he became the vocalist and founder of the group «Bahareque» directed by the recognized artist Virgilio Arrieta. 

He studied for 11 years at the Vicente Emilio Sojo Music Conservatory in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. 

• «Sí así llueve que no escampe» (2006): His first production, recorded with the group Bahareque, which reached a TOP position on Venezuelan radio station reports.

• #ANIMOVENEZUELA (2016): A musical work that later became a successful motivational campaign both inside and outside the country.

• Pido Permiso (2017): His second album, which was pre-nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in 2017.

• #AmericanoSomos (2025): The album was released on May 24, 2025, featuring a repertoire of 11 iconic musical pieces from the folklore and popular music of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, the Antilles, Puerto Rico, Central America, and Mexico.

Since 2020, Jonathan has served as the Host, Producer, and Creative Director of La Butaca Hispana, the highest-rated Spanish-speaking Web Show in the State of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. 

International Awards and Recognitions:

He has received important international awards, including the Platinum Mara International in the city of Miami 2017 - 2018 as the best traditional music artist.

In the month of June 2019 he was notified by the Organization of American States (OAS) of his privileged application for the honorary distinction of “Goodwill Ambassador” for his valuable work and continued contribution that he has been making for his music for peace and the arts, a distinction that positions him as the first Venezuelan musician to receive such distinguished recognition. Act that will be performed in the first quarter of 2020.

In addition, on July 29, 2018, he had the honor of being the first Venezuelan singer-songwriter to do a Symphonic Concert Sung in Venezuela in Tribute to the distinguished singer-songwriter Simón Díaz with unpublished arrangements, performed together with the Lara State Concert Band “Maestro Antonio Carrillo ”, cultural heritage of his country, in the iconic Auditorium“ Ambrosio Oropeza ”of Barquisimeto State Lara.

• Kennedy Center (January 2019): He kicked off his tour at the emblematic Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., completely selling out the theater.

• U.S. Congress: He has sung multiple times at the United States Congress, representing Venezuela and Latin America.

• Mars Arts: He became the first Venezuelan singer-songwriter to represent Latin America at the Mars Arts of the Washington Performing Arts.

• National Anthems (Record-Breaking): He is the first Venezuelan-Hispanic artist to perform the U.S. National Anthem in three of the country's most important sports leagues (NBA, MLS, and MLB):

  • NBA (2024): First Venezuelan artist to sing the anthem at a Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic official game.

  • MLS (September 2024): Invited to sing the anthem at an official DC United vs. New York City F.C. game.

  • MLB (September 15, 2025): Interpreted the anthem at an Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals official game.

As an interpreter and singer-songwriter, he enjoys the recognition of prestigious institutions among them, American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada due to his extensive career and more outstanding compositions such as: “Ánimo Venezuela”; "I am" and "Fallen Nothing" themes that also stand out for their audiovisual development on their YouTube channel.

Jonathan Acosta has been honored with multiple international awards and nominations for his musical and cultural work, including:

• Winner of the World Entertainment Awards (2024): For his song "americano somos" as Best Latin Song.

• Collaborating Artist Nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards (2024).

• Nominated for the Rolling Stone magazine Top 4 (2024).

• Winner of the Premios Latinos (2023): Recognized as the Best Hispanic Singer-Songwriter in the U.S. capital.

• Nominated for the Emmy Awards (2022).

• Hispanic Heritage Award (2019): Granted by the Montgomery County Council in the State of Maryland as Influential Hispanic Artist of the Year.

• Smithsonian Awards: He has received awards from this renowned institution.

• Goodwill Ambassador: Nominated by the OAS (Organization of American States) for Culture and the Arts.

• Hispanic Song/Anthem of the Year: His composition "Americano Somos" was selected by the Mayor's Office of Washington D.C. (2020) and by New York City (2021).

• Pending Nomination: Nominated for Best Latin Album for “Americano Somos” at the World Entertainment Awards 2026.