Date:
Tuesday, July 28
Time:
7:00 PM
Advance Ticket:
$40.79
Advance Member Ticket:
$36.75
Door Ticket:
$42.00
Student Ticket:
$21.00
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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Yilian Cañizares

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6:00 PM
All Ages
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“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

Yilian Cañizares is one of the most intriguing contemporary violinists, singers, and composers. Always staying true to her origins, she skillfully blends jazz, classical, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with her otherworldly voice. Whether on stage or in a recording studio, there are few talented artists like Cañizares – who was born in Havana and settled in Switzerland – with such great respect for the past and sensitivity towards the future.

French weekly Le Nouvel Observateur called her the “revelation of the year” due to her charisma, influences, and the ease with which Cañizares sings and plays the violin. “My sound reflects the richness and mixture of cultures that I carry with me today. It reflects what I am: a woman, Cuban, musician, and citizen of the world” explains the artist. 

Cañizares has received important recognitions, including the Swiss Music Award (2021) and the invitation to perform during the UN World Oceans Day. She has recently been selected as the ‘100 Personalities of the Year’ in Switzerland.

Yilian Cañizares Website
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