Danay Suárez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danay Suárez
Suárez in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Danay Suárez Fernandez
Born	1985 (age 39–40) Havana, Cuba
Genres	Boleros, world music, urban, reggae, jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, rapper, songwriter
Years active	2008–present
Associated acts	Stephen Marley, Aja Monet, Idan Raichel, Roberto Fonseca

Danay Suárez is a talented singer and rapper from Cuba. She was born Danay Suárez Fernández around 1985. Her music blends different styles, including R&B and hip hop. She has become quite popular, especially in France.

Early Life and Beginnings

Danay Suárez grew up in Havana, the capital city of Cuba. She spent her childhood in neighborhoods like El Cerro and Buena Vista. These areas, as she describes them, had some social challenges.

How Danay Started in Music

Danay began her music journey in 2007. She bravely contacted X-Alfonso, a famous Cuban musician known for his fusion style. Working with X-Alfonso helped her get noticed. A few years later, a music producer named Gilles Peterson discovered her.

Music Career Highlights

Gilles Peterson featured Danay on his first Havana Cultura album. This helped introduce her music to a wider audience. She has also released her own music albums.

Performances and Recognition

Danay Suárez performed at the Banlieues Bleues festival on April 8, 2011. She has also appeared on national television in France, showing her growing popularity there.

In August 2014, Billboard magazine recognized her talent. They named her one of their top 10 "up-and-coming" reggaeton artists. This showed that she was a rising star in the music world.

Latin Grammy Nominations

A big moment in her career came in 2017. Danay Suárez was nominated for four Latin Grammys. These awards celebrate excellence in Latin music. She was nominated in several important categories, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.

Danay Suárez's Musical Style

Billboard magazine described her music in 2017. They said her sound is a cool mix of American hip-hop and Jamaican reggae. It took Danay many years to develop and perfect her unique musical style.

Albums and Songs

Danay Suárez has released several albums during her career. Each album showcases her unique voice and blend of musical styles.

List of Albums

• Polvo de la Humedad (2011)
• Palabras manuales (2017)
• Vive (2021)

See also

In Spanish: Danay Suárez para niños