Danay Suárez
Danay Suárez (born Danay Suárez Fernández c. 1985) is a Cuban R&B and rap singer. She has gained attention in Europe, mainly in France.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Danay Suárez Fernandez |
| Born | 1985 La Habana, Cuba |
| Genres | Boleros, world music, urban, reggae, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, lyricist, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | danaysuarez |
Early life
Danay was born in Havana, Cuba, and was raised spending time in El Cerro and Buena Vista, barrios she describes as having social issues and conflicts. [1]
Career
She appeared at the Banlieues Bleues festival April 8, 2011 and has appeared on national television in France. [2]
She got her start in the music industry in 2007 with a cold call to Cuban fusion king X-Alfonso. Her work with X-Alfonso led to her discovery a few years later by Gilles Peterson.[3]
Gilles Peterson included her on the first Havana Cultura album. She has also released a CD under her name.[4]
Billboard named her one of their 10 "up-and-coming" reggaeton artists in an August 2014 article.[5]
In 2017, she was nominated for four Latin Grammys in various categories, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.[6]
Musical style
Billboard magazine describes her music in 2017: "Her sound, a sonic fusion of what is considered American hip-hop and Jamaican reggae", noting it has taken the singer years to perfect her style. [1]
Discography
- Polvo de la Humedad (2011)
- Palabras manuales (2017)
- Vive (2021)
References
- Estevez, Marjua (November 15, 2017). "How Danay Suarez's Lost Album Became Her Greatest Redemption Song: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- "Roberto Fonseca & Danay Suarez - Guajira". France 2- Ce soir (ou jamais!). France Télévisions. April 7, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- Pedro Mendes (May 30, 2012). "Five new sounds of Cuba, from Danay Suarez to Interactivo". CBC Music. CBC. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- François-Xavier GOMEZ (May 28, 2011). "Rappeurs sans peur à La Havane". Libération.fr -musique. Libération (newspaper). Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- Cobo, Leila; Cantor-Navas, Judy (August 10, 2014). "10 Up-and-Coming Reggaeton Artists to Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- Arbona-Ruiz, Marisa (November 7, 2017). "Danay Suarez and Stephen Marley Team Up for Latin Grammy-nominated 'Integridad'". NPR. Retrieved January 11, 2018.