Awarded "2023 Best Electric Blues Guitar." Rafael’s musical career started when he was just 10 years old as he became a part of his family’s musical legacy. He gained popularity in the U.S. playing guitar and as acting musical director for the Randy Oxford Band (2006-11) before branching out and forming the Rafael Tranquilino Band in 2011. Additionally, during this time, Rafael became a skilled music producer, with past and ongoing projects in the works.