Brenda Navarrete Brings A Spiritual Drumbeat To The Female Vanguard Of Cuba
The vocalist and percussionist's new album is a celebration of Afro-Cuban spirituality — and grooves.
There is another revolution happening in Cuba these days.
A group of young female musicians — including Daymé Arocena, Danay Suárez and the all-female band Jane Bunnett and Maqueque — are challenging both musical and cultural conventions, creating innovative Afro-Cuban music fused with a variety of genres like R&B, hip-hop, reggae, electronica and jazz.
With the release of her first album is the and congas. Navarrete recruited a roster of notable guest musicians, including renowned Cuban pianist , drummer and the Cuban producer, arranger and bassist .
