Results for "Yilian Cañizares"

Yilian Cañizares, Wildflower, Shabaka Hutchings, Vincent Courtois & New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 14, 2020

Second part of our weekly exploration of new releases [for the first part click here], showcasing new and upcoming gems with a special focus on musical forces of nature like Cuban violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares, and prolific British reedist Shabaka Hutchings (check out his South African forays with his Shabaka and the Ancestors and with ...

Yilian Canizares

Born: December 16, 1980

"Yilian is one of the most incredible talents of the new generation of Cuban musicians. She is a virtuoso, she is expressive, spontaneous and with a grace that makes her the favorite of all of us." —Chucho Valdés

Before she picks up her violin and walks onstage, Yilian Cañizares pays homage to her ancestors. Candles are lit. Prayers are said, and offerings made. Then as the houselights dim and her group of crack musicians file on before her, she’ll lean down and touch the floor as she enters.

“This always puts me fully in the moment,” says the vivacious Cuban singer and instrumentalist. “It allows the music and the ancestors to flow through me, to reach people even if they don’t speak my language. I go into a trance when I perform live,” she adds with a grin. “It is like a religious experience.”

Fano Jazz by the Sea 2019

by Libero Farnè
July 31, 2019

Fano Jazz by the Sea 2019 Fano, varie sedi 18-28.7.2019 Il programma della ventisettesima edizione del festival marchigiano ha combinato con grande intelligenza proposte significative del panorama attuale, ha alternato esperienze e generi diversi, riuscendo a sollecitare la curiosità dello specialista come del grosso pubblico. Il clou del festival ha ...

Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares Music Video "Oshun" From The CD Aguas

April 18, 2019

Following the October 2018 release of their acclaimed CD, Aguas, Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares are set to showcase their third music video, “Oshun," in support of the recording. Aguas is a beautiful and very personal album, reflecting the perspectives of two generations of Cuban artists living outside their homeland, interpreting their Afro-traditions in unique and ...

Metastasio Jazz 2018

by Neri Pollastri
March 7, 2018

Metastasio Jazz 2018 Varie sedi Prato 26.1-19.2.2018 “Lingue oltre i confini" era il tema attorno al quale si è quest'anno strutturata la rassegna pratese Metastasio Jazz, giunta alla ventitreesima edizione e della quale ci ha parlato Stefano Zenni in una recente intervista. Un tema ben incorniciato dai concerti d'inizio e ...

Phenomenal Women To Watch

by Emily Jones
December 14, 2017

Welcome to Audioguide, a new monthly DJ set created for All About Jazz. Gathering new music from across Europe, the USA and sometimes further afield, I'll bring you a different window on jazz each month. There will always be a theme to guide the selections (although it is never intended to be a “best of' collection) ...

Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince, 2017 - Part 2

by Mark Sullivan
March 23, 2017

Part 1 | Part 2 Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 4-11, 2017 In celebration of International Women's Day, Wednesday's concert featured all bands led by women, a first for the festival. Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana kicked off the show. Although not literally--she explained ...

Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince, 2017 - Part 1

by Mark Sullivan
March 21, 2017

Part 1 | Part 2 Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 4-11, 2017 Haiti: the only nation in the world established as the result of a slave revolt; home of Vodou. Haiti: poorest country in the Western Hemisphere; subject to devastating hurricanes and earthquakes. Most potential visitors ...

Roma Jazz Festival 2016

by Mario Calvitti
December 22, 2016

Roma Jazz Festival 2016 Auditorium Parco della Musica Roma 8-23.11.2016 Edizione importante per il festival jazz romano che festeggia i 40 anni nella sede ormai stabile dell'Auditorium Parco della Musica, dove si sono svolte le ultime 12 edizioni. Il programma della rassegna è stato molto vario, con proposte per tutti i ...

Omar Sosa E Yilian Cañizares al Teatro Donizetti di Bergamo

by Paolo Peviani
October 13, 2016

Omar Sosa e Yilian Cañizares Bergamo Scienza Teatro Donizetti Bergamo 08.10.2016 È felice consuetudine che Bergamo Scienza, manifestazione rivolta alla divulgazione scientifica, si apra anche ad iniziative di carattere musicale. In collaborazione con Bergamo Jazz, in questa edizione è stato presentato il duo formato dai cubani Omar Sosa e ...