Francisco “Pancho” Terán is an accomplished Ecuadorian singer-songwriter and composer born in Riobamba and raised in Quito. His rich musical journey began early when he performed in the family band Los Hermanos Diablo and later co-founded the influential pop‑rock group Contravía in the late 1980s. With Contravía, he released albums like Sólido (1994) and Luz de fuga (1997), gained national fame, and even opened for Bon Jovi in Quito . In 2001 Terán launched a successful solo career. His debut album, Tu lugar, featured heartfelt tracks like “Negra,” written for his daughter—originally a very personal piece that grew into a fan favorite . He followed up with El planeta de las rosas (recorded in Argentina) and a limited-release live album 2190 días, capturing a special concert at Teatro Sucre .