Born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Luis Ramirez (b. 1992) is a Mexican-Canadian composer renowned for his vibrant, rhythmically intricate textures and evocative soundscapes that blend Mexican folklore with cinematic storytelling. Jocelyn Morlock has praised him for his "great talent and imaginative, unique voice," a quality that has led to performances by major North American orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.​​

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In addition to being recognized as a NextGen Composer with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and a Composer Fellow with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Luis has earned accolades including first prize in the Large Ensemble SOCAN Awards and the CMC Prairie Region Emerging Composer Competition for his work Chido, an honorable mention from the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition for his work Singularity, and third prize in the Solo & Duet SOCAN Awards for his work Prompt. His compositions have premiered at international festivals including Festival Cervantino in Mexico, Chamberfest in Ottawa, Prisms Festival in Arizona, the Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival in Florida, the Casalmaggiore Festival in Italy, and the Class Axe Workshops across Canada. Recent commissions include two works for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Duo Concertante, Brandon Chamber Players, and The Happenstancers.

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A multifaceted artist, Luis is an accomplished pianist, orchestral conductor, and published scholar. Currently completing his Ph.D under Randolph Peters at York University, he is a graduate of Brandon University, studying piano with Alexander Tselyakov and composition with Dr. Patrick Carrabré. Based in Manitoba, he recently joined the Music Research Department at Brandon University as an Assistant Professor of Music Theory. His ability to blend diverse influences with a cohesive artistic vision marks him as a dynamic force in contemporary music.