Latin Jazz Beyond Borders

Performing together since 2000, Anaïsa is a multi-generational, traditional Cuban charanga ensemble.  Performing the charanga repertoire from danzón, mambo, and chachachá to pachanga, charanga-salsa, songo, and beyond, Anaïsa provides the elegance and charm of flute and strings with the swing and sabor of the Cuban rhythm section.  When all of your favorites from every era are brought to life by this classic ensemble, what could sound more like home? Anaïsa is Abuela’s kitchen on La Noche Buena.

Performing together since 2000, Anaïsa is a multi-generational, traditional Cuban charanga ensemble.  Performing the charanga repertoire from danzón, mambo, and chachachá to pachanga, charanga-salsa, songo, and beyond, Anaïsa provides the elegance and charm of flute and strings with the swing and sabor of the Cuban rhythm section.  When all of your favorites from every era are brought to life by this classic ensemble, what could sound more like home? Anaïsa is Abuela’s kitchen on La Noche Buena.

Led by flutist and charanga historian Dr. Jessica Valiente, the band includes NYC Latin music veterans Amy Millán on piano, Anna Milat-Meyer on bass, Yasuyo Kimura on congas, Julie Rosado on vocals, and Dr. Valiente’s adult children, now professionals themselves, on strings and percussion. Anaïsa has been featured at The Brecht Forum in New York City, Lower East Side Girls’ Club of New York, The Nuyorican Poets Café, Bronx Music Heritage Center, Riverfest in Yonkers, Steel Stacks Sabor! Latin Festival in Bethlehem, PA, Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Festival, Willie’s Steak House in the Bronx, and at Latin dance venues throughout the northeast from Boston to Washington, DC.