Danay Suárez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Danay Suárez
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Suárez in 2014
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| 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 (born Danay Suárez Fernández, c. 1985) is a talented singer and rapper from Cuba. She mixes different music styles like R&B and hip hop. Her music has become popular, especially in France.
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Early Life
Growing Up in Havana
Danay Suárez was born in Havana, Cuba, around 1985. She spent her childhood in areas called El Cerro and Buena Vista. These neighborhoods faced some challenges, which she has mentioned.
Career
Her Musical Journey
Danay Suárez started her music career in 2007. She bravely contacted X-Alfonso, a famous Cuban musician. Working with him helped her get noticed in the music world.
A few years later, a music expert named Gilles Peterson discovered her. He included her on his first Havana Cultura album. This helped her music reach more people. She also released her own music CDs.
In 2014, Billboard magazine called her one of the top new reggaeton artists to watch. This showed she was an exciting new talent.
Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2017, Danay Suárez received a big honor. She was nominated for four Latin Grammys. These awards celebrate the best in Latin music. She was nominated for important awards like "Best New Artist" and "Album of the Year." This showed how much her music was appreciated by critics and fans.
Musical Style
What Her Music Sounds Like
Danay Suárez's music has a special sound. Billboard magazine describes it as a mix of American hip-hop and Jamaican reggae. It took her many years to create and perfect this unique style.
Discography
- Polvo de la Humedad (2011)
- Palabras manuales (2017)
- Vive (2021)
See also
In Spanish: Danay Suárez para niños
