Daymé Arocena

Daymé Arocena is a Cuban singer, composer, and musician known for her fusion of jazz and traditional Cuban music. Growing up in a large family in Havana, she faced challenges with racism and self-identity, which influenced her artistic journey. Arocena studied classical music at the Alejandro García Cartula conservatory, and her work often reflects her Yoruba faith and cultural heritage. After leaving Cuba due to government restrictions on her art, she has lived in Puerto Rico and Canada, where she has continued to evolve as an artist and advocate for racial equality in the music industry.