Christina Cáceres

Christina Cáceres was born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and came to the US as a child, traveling back and forth between the island for long winter and summer breaks. This cross cultural exchange influenced the music that she has been performing over the last couple of years. Her unique take on salsa and other tropical music is highly individual. Trained at the University of Minnesota in both classical and jazz vocal styles, miss Caceres has been a valuable asset in many salsa groups throughout Minneapolis. Some of the artists she has performed with are Cuban pianist/arranger/composer NACHITO HERRERA, percussionist/ vocalist ESTAIRE GODINEZ, Brazilian Axé singer of BANDA RELOGIO- DANDARA, Alex Acuña and Sheila E.. Along with being a mainstay in the Minneapolis music scene, she also lead her own group, Zafiro, including Cuban pianist and music director Viviana Pintado. Her impact on the salsa/tropical scene has led to the accolade of being voted 'best female vocalist' by entertainment magazine VIDA y SABOR, and also the honors of singing the national anthem at both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Twins games. In 2005 she released an updated version of 1970's salsa hit "tu no sabes querer", which was arranged and recorded by Willie Ruiz (arranger and trumpet), members of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, PABLO "CHINO" NUÑEZ (percussion), and Willie Torres (trumpet and vocals). New collaborations in NYC include electro musician ALONZO and with José Conde. ". Also with producer/artist/bassist Lesley Kühr their project Leilolai. She can be found in the singing in the local Latin New York scene.

References

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