Biography
Jaime Varela
Jaime Varela, (AKA "Hulk" Varela) was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, December 13th, 1974. He began his professional career in music in 1993. Jaime has recorded guitars and other stringed instruments for a combined total of over 25 artists and both single and album recordings. He’s played lead guitar for numerous bands, orchestras and solo singers in Central America and now in the US which he calls home!! In 2015, he released his all-instrumental album “Gracia Activa” showcasing all of his musical influences, and displaying his skills on mandolin, banjo, bass and ukulele.
Since 2017, Jaime Varela has been playing and recording guitars for several Texan music projects and bands, while blending in the local music scene, performing at all kinds of local music venues to the famous Houston and San Antonio rodeo, and the iconic stage at Luckenbach, Texas.
In March 2021, he released his latest single “Hope”; a two-part song, in which Jaime plays all electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, bass and percussions.
“Hope” is an instrumental song written during the Covid19 pandemic, looking to inspire about finding good despite adversities.
Jaime Varela is currently working on his upcoming album: Jaime Varela Texperience
Spread the power of music By Jaime Varela
Since 2018, Jaime Varela has been bringing live music to hospitals, private clinics, cancer centers, Medical and research funding events—transforming sterile spaces into places of hope, connection, and emotional relief.
Music has the power to heal beyond words. In healthcare settings, it uplifts patients, soothes caregivers, and revitalizes medical staff.
It has been proven that Music significantly impacts health by reducing anxiety and pain while improving mood, memory and cognition, activating multiple brain regions to release feel-good chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin lowering cortisol levels in the body.
Thank you for your support and donations:
VENMO: @Jaime-Varela-Gtr.
ZELLE: 346-760 3720
A minimum contribution of $50 provides hours of restorative live music into Hospitals, or private clinics benefiting patients and caregivers alike, while also giving work to local musicians, supporting the community.
This mission continues, driven by the belief that music is essential to human care.
We appreciate all donations and Thank you for helping us to Spread the Power of Music!
Discography
Album: Gracia Activa (2015)
Spanish for "Active Grace": First solo record, showcasing his multi-instrumental/producer facet, recording all electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, bass on 2 tracks and percussion. Recorded in San Salvador in 2015, dedicated to the memory of his late father Toribio Varela.
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM
Single: Hope (2021)
Single written during Covid pandemic, published in 2021, a song that reflects all feelings during that period of time, Hope also showcases Jaime's ability on playing All instruments except the drums.
Listen to the single