Latin GRAMMY® winner for Best New Artist
Nella
Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Menker Theater
Tickets (does not include fees) Adults $20, Seniors 55+ $18, Veterans/Under 18 $15
Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. In a short period of time, she went from graduating from Berklee College of Music to winning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. That same year, her full-length debut, Voy (I Go), produced by the award-winning Javier Limón for Casa Limón Records, garnered praise from NPR and featured the hit “Me Llaman Nella” (They Call Me Nella). The title track was named the 14th best song of 2019 by The New York Times, spanning all genres.
Merging Venezuela’s folkloric roots, modern production elements, and inspiration from Andalusia, Nella’s music echoes globally. She has sold out venues across the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, Spain, and the UK, and has performed with renowned artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Luis Enrique, and Susana Baca. She has also collaborated with Jennifer López, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Monsieur Periné, and Los Amigos Invisibles. Academy® Award winner Asghar Farhadi invited Nella to join the A-list cast of his film Everybody Knows, alongside Academy® Award winners Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darín, and Penélope Cruz. Showcasing her talents, she performed songs written by Javier Limón exclusively for the screenplay. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to enthusiastic applause.
Nella’s voice has captivated notable musicians, including Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who invited her to perform a song composed by him for a documentary on the artist Cruz Diez. In early 2020, Nella signed with Sony Music Records and released her second album, Doce Margaritas, in 2021. She also participated in the HBO album and special Piano y Mujer with Irish-American pianist Arthur Hanlon, collaborating with great artists such as Kany García, Natalia Jiménez, Evaluna Montaner, and Goyo.
“En Otra Vida” is Nella’s third album, immersing listeners in a unique universe of talent with a distinct and delightful creative concept. Staying true to her original sound, Nella pays homage to the great women composers of Latin American music, offering new versions of classic songs and collaborating with artists, song-writers, who come together to celebrate Spanish-language composers.
Artist Website: nellarojas.com or nellarojas.com/spanish
Video: https://youtu.be/Hfr2-CxRS9w?si=IBngXe85-L8XEUU5
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Nella
Sábado, 11 de octubre | 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Menker Theater
Entradas (no incluye tarifas): Adultos $20, Personas mayores de 55 años $18, Veteranos y menores de 18 años $15
Nacida en Venezuela, Nella alcanzó rápidamente la fama internacional gracias a su poderosa voz y su innegable presencia. En poco tiempo, pasó de graduarse en Berklee College of Music a ganar el premio Latin GRAMMY® 2019 como Mejor Nueva Artista. Ese mismo año, su álbum debut de larga duración, Voy (Yo Voy), producido por el galardonado Javier Limón para Casa Limón Records, recibió elogios de NPR e incluyó el éxito “Me Llaman Nella”. El tema principal fue nombrado la 14ª mejor canción del 2019 por The New York Times, abarcando todos los géneros.
A principios de 2020, Nella firmó con Sony Music Records y en 2021 lanzó su segundo álbum, Doce Margaritas. También participó en el álbum y especial de HBO Piano y Mujer, junto al pianista irlandés-estadounidense Arthur Hanlon, colaborando con grandes artistas como Kany García, Natalia Jiménez, Evaluna Montaner y Goyo.
En Otra Vida es el tercer álbum de Nella, que sumerge a los oyentes en un universo único de talento con un concepto creativo distintivo y encantador. Fiel a su sonido original, Nella rinde homenaje a las grandes compositoras de la música latinoamericana, ofreciendo nuevas versiones de canciones clásicas y colaborando con artistas y compositoras que se unen para celebrar a las creadoras en español.
Sitio web de la artista: nellarojas.com/spanish
Video: https://youtu.be/Hfr2-CxRS9w?si=IBngXe85-L8XEUU5
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