Results for "Estrella Acosta"

Estrella Acosta

Born: January 20

Cuban born vocalist Estrella Acosta is an acclaimed and versatile singer-songwriter. Though she never stopped singing the folk songs of her motherland, she is equally at home embracing various Brazilian and jazz idioms. With her warm earthy voice she creates an energetic yet intimate and personal style, rooted in the sounds of her native Cuba.

She has left a travel footprint that truly makes her a citizen of the world. After completing a degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, she set out to pursue her musical dreams in a journey that took her to Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, New York City and, finally, Amsterdam, where she now resides.

Noche Cubana

By Estrella Acosta

Label: eStar
Released: 2020
Track listing: 1- Retorna, 2 - Ella y Yo, 3 - Quizás, Quizás, Quizás 4 - Noche Cubana 5 - Si Alguna Vez

Esquina 25

By Estrella Acosta

Label: eStar
Released: 2013
Track listing: Baila El Son Con Mi Mulata; Al Querer Enamorarte; La Wemba (Para Que Vuelvas); Eso No Es Na; Babalu Aye; La Gloria Eres Tu; Donde Yo Naci / Cuba Linda; El Madrugador; Esperando Por Ti; Amo Esta Isla.

Tierra - Songs by Cuban Women

By Estrella Acosta

Label: eStar
Released: 2023
Track listing: Mi Tierra Es Asi; Guajira; Ay Amor; Amor De Millones; Fontanar; Guasimal; Que Viva Chango.

New Releases by Estrella Acosta, Eddie Henderson, Vanessa Perea, Antoine Drye, Caroline Davis, Allison Au, Birthday Shoutouts & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 30, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases by Estrella Acosta, Eddie Henderson, Vanessa Perea, Antoine Drye, Caroline Davis and Allison Au}, with birthday shoutouts to {{m: Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Troup, Jane Bunnett, Anita O'Day, Barbara Fasano, Lakecia Benjamin, Laura Nyro, Esperanza Spalding, Brenda Earle Stokes and Jodi Proznick, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists ...

Mi Tierra Es Así

July 14, 2023

Album: Tierra - Songs by Cuban Women
By Estrella Acosta
Label: eStar
Released: 2023
Duration: 06:23

Estrella Acosta: Tierra - Songs by Cuban Women

by Katchie Cartwright
July 30, 2023

Cuban singer-songwriter Estrella Acosta invites us into her journey this way: “The smell of mangos and guavas brings back memories of my childhood and reminds me of the sound of Cuban country music playing on the radio. When it was time to leave my motherland, I took with me stories, poems, photos, and all the beautiful ...

Cuban Vocalist Estrella Acosta Releases New Album 'Tierra'

July 14, 2023

Estrella Acosta, the acclaimed Cuban vocalist, has unveiled her latest album titled Tierra. This vibrant and festive album shines a spotlight on the female songwriters of the Cuban countryside, including Acosta's own captivating compositions. Drawing inspiration from the rich musical heritage of her motherland, 'Tierra' features songs that are deeply rooted in the music of the ...

Fahir Atakoğlu: The 'Music Of Hope Tour' At Merkin Hall - March 12 - All-Star Band And String Section!

January 14, 2020

Fahir Atakoğlu: The Music of Hope Tour 2020. The Music of Hope Tour is dedicated to all of the refugees in the world. Personnel Fahir Atakoğlu: piano Horacio “El Negro" Hernandez: drums Armando Gola; bass Bob Franceschini: saxophone Letizia Gambi: vocalist Estrella Acosta: vocalist ...

Seven Women (Plus Three) 2018 – Part VIII

by C. Michael Bailey
August 29, 2018

Cheryl Bentyne (and Mark Winkler) Eastern Standard Time Café Pacific Records