Sol Ruiz is an international artist based in Miami and Madrid. She is Cuban-American, raised in Miami and has lived in New Orleans, Madrid and Italy. She is the writer of her music, specializing in traditional Jazz, Blues, Cuban music and world music. Sol has released two solo albums, Outlander and Reasonable Diva. Currently, she plays in the latin/world music band, Picadillo. Picadillo has one released album, Las Cosas de la Vida and is working on their second album. Her influences are Dr. John, Benny More, Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.