Juan Formell has been played on NTS in shows including Carolina Soul, featured first on 21 September 2014. Songs played include Llegue, Llegue, Y No Le Conviene and Mi Ritmo Caliente.

Los Van Van is a Cuban band led by bassist Juan Formell, and is considered to be one of Cuba's major timba acts, while Juan Formell has arguably become the most important figure in contemporary Cuban music.