Yilian Cañizares
Cuban violinist and singer based in Switzerland, running classical training through Afro-Cuban rhythm and singing in Spanish and Yoruba over her own fiddle lines.
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About Yilian Cañizares
Yilian Cañizares was raised in Havana, where she trained as a classical violinist before moving to Switzerland to continue her studies. She settled in Lausanne and built a band around her own voice and violin, setting jazz improvisation against Cuban son, rumba and the chants of Santería.
Her albums include Invocación, which leans on her Afro-Cuban roots, and Aguas, a collaboration with the Cuban pianist Omar Sosa. On stage she often sings and plays at once, moving between bowed melody and percussive pizzicato while the band holds the clave underneath.
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What festivals is Yilian Cañizares playing in 2027?
Yilian Cañizares is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Yilian Cañizares playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Yilian Cañizares is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Yilian Cañizares play?
Yilian Cañizares plays world.