Nicko Guerrero is a Bogotá-born drummer and composer, celebrated for his artistic versatility across Jazz, Rock, Latin music, Pop, R&B, and World Music. As a bandleader and prolific creator, his work is defined by a powerful fusion of technical mastery and cross-cultural exploration.

He is the visionary composer, producer, and bandleader behind "Pura Bulla," his flagship project that masterfully blends the traditional Colombian rhythms of Bullerengue with modern jazz, featuring a collective of renowned international musicians. The project's debut single, "Matato," was released during the pandemic, with a full album of new works slated for release in the fall of 2025.

His collaborative work includes co-leading the Bogotá rock band Capital Fire, a project with over a decade of powerful music releases.

His distinguished session work has made him a sought-after collaborator, contributing to numerous singles, studio albums, and televised performances with a diverse array of artists, including Grammy® winner Luciana Souza and Colombian superstar Paola Jara. His performing career has taken him across the globe, with notable appearances in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Spain.

A lifelong scholar of his craft, Nicko holds a Master’s Degree and a prestigious Post-Master Fellowship certification from Berklee College of Music, where he was mentored by jazz legends such as Joe Lovano and Terri Lynne Carrington.

His commitment to music extends into education, where he has served as a respected clinician, instructor, and consultant. Nicko has led masterclasses and workshops at universities in Mexico and Costa Rica and has contributed his expertise as a music education consultant for institutions including the Central University Bogotá-Colombia, shaping curriculum and pedagogical approaches.

Guided by a belief in the unifying and healing power of music, Nicko Guerrero integrates his performance, composition, and research into a cohesive mission: to advocate for music as a profound tool for societal improvement.