Afro-Cuban songstress, Daymé Arocena kicked off her latest August tour in Maryland, to NYC, the Bay Area, Los Angeles and beyond in August!
Daymé released a beautiful new video with Afropunk and okayafricathis spring - filmed in Daymé’s hometown of Havana, Cuba - “Eleggua” captures the stunning beauty of the landscape, people, and music of Cuba, as well as an ode to Santería’s god of the crossroads -watch it here!
She talked to PRI's "The World" in June during a tour stop in Boston about finding religion through music - listen to that interview here.
"Cubafonía boasts Arocena’s bold voice and musical dexterity, but this album is unique in its understanding and demonstrations of the rich trove Cuba has to offer. Her mission this time around is simple: 'If God made me lucky and blessed me enough to sing to the world without having to leave my home, then they will learn what Cubans are made of.'"
What to expect for her live show? The New York Times reviewedher debut NYC show last year describing her set:
"Her voice opened up to approach the earthy, full-throated cries of Afro-Cuban ritual chants. But the music surrounding her was far from traditional. It was jazz from a piano-bass-drums trio, with the harmonic and rhythmic complexities of hard-bop and the melodic grace of Brazilian pop. Ms. Arocena unites cosmopolitan musicianship with deep roots."
Spread the word to your network about her US tour and join us!
9th August, Central Park Summerstage, New York - Free entry! (Info) 13th August, San Jose Jazz Festival, California (Tickets / info) 11th August, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Tickets / info) 14th August, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, California (Tickets / info) 15th August, Chinese Garden/PDX, Portland, Oregon (Tickets / info) 17th August, Skirball Cultural Center, LA, California (Tickets / info) 18th August, Grand Performances, LA, California (Tickets / info) 19th August, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, California (Tickets / info)
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