Genres:
Jazz afro-cubanez, classical music, latin jazz
Get to know her:
Yilian Cañizares is a captivating Havana-born violinist and singer. She has professed her love for music since the age of 4, never betraying her Cuban roots. Her unique blend of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms has made her visible and adored by audiences and critics on today’s contemporary music scene. Yilian’s music also reflects her deep social commitment, advocating for gender equality, racial justice, and education.
Iconic Album:
“My sound reflects the richness and mixture of cultures that I carry with me today. My sound is who I am: a woman. A Cuban. A musician. A citizen of the world.”
This quote best describes her most iconic self-produced album, Ochumare (2013), which established her early in her career as a trailblazer in the world of jazz.