Composer

Guitarist

Venezuelan singer Nella has quickly become acclaimed for her powerhouse voice and her undeniable stage presence. Called a “genre-bending singer/songwriter with bell-toned vocals” by Billboard, Nella merges the folklore roots of Venezuela, modern production, and Andalusian inspirations to create a sound that resonates across the globe.

After skyrocketing to international renown with her debut album Voy (I Go) and earning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist, Nella’s latest album, Doce Margaritas (Twelve Daisies), finds her reuniting with acclaimed Spanish producer and songwriter Javier Limón. The album explores independence, desolation, and finding a sense of self, with Nella’s ethereal vocals set against a beguiling mix of pop, jazz, Spanish flamenco and tropical clave rhythms.

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Nella

Harris Theater

Nella’s music is a meeting place for her Venezuelan folklore roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of the Andalusian region. Born in Isla Margarita, an island off the north-eastern coast of Venezuela, Nella has performed with artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Jennifer Lopez, Susana Baca, Carlos Vives and many more. Her debut album, Voy, produced by Javier Limón, earned her a Best New Artist Latin Grammy and her hit song “Me Llaman Nella” (They Call Me Nella) collected millions of Spotify and YouTube streams. Her follow up, Doce Margaritas, captured an artist pushing new boundaries. The New York Times calls her a singer “who can convey flamenco tension even in a near whisper.” This is a rare chance to see an emerging superstar in the flush of her early career.

Gilad Barakan

Composer, Guitarist

Events

Past events

Nov 15, 2023

Nella · Harris Theater

Oct 29, 2022

Nella · Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

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