Melissa Bonilla is a musical artist with a voice that pierces the soul.  Born in Queens, New York to a large family of Latino musicians. Her maternal grandfather, Nicasio Martinez, was an accomplished singer in Puerto Rico and New York from the 1940s till the 1960's. Melissa grew up on Long Island and was raised by a family who passed down their love of music.

In 2006, she released a single with Sony Music, a remake duet of salsa classic song “Ven Devorame Otra Vez”, produced by the legendary Sergio George. The song charted on Billboard's Tropical Hits. 

 Years later, she faced health challenges and a journey with cancer that placed her life goals on hold. After a long hiatus from the industry, she found her way back into the studio making more music and performing live again.

Today, Melissa works in the nonprofit sector, using her platform to share music and raise awareness for the many communities she advocates for. Her passion is helping others, and using her music as a modality for wellness and healing. “It’s my life’s purpose now to serve and share my survivorship story to inspire and support others. There’s no greater honor than to connect with the community through the power of music.” 

She is a proud Latina of Puerto Rican and Colombian descent who has always been passionate about her culture and her music. In the summer of 2022 she performed at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade as 'Artist of the Year'.  She continues to perform all over the tri-state area, and her voice echoes with the soulful sounds of her ancestors.