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Yilian Cañizares • TEDSummit 2019

"Cimarrón" / "Habanera" / "Contradicciones"

In this high-energy performance, musician Yilian Cañizares takes to the stage with her band, mixing classic jazz with Cuban rhythms. Watch as Cañizares scats, plays the violin and sings three songs: "Cimarrón," "Habanera" and "Contradicciones."

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In this high-energy performance, musician Yilian Cañizares takes to the stage with her band, mixing classic jazz with Cuban rhythms. Watch as Cañizares scats, plays the violin and sings three songs: "Cimarrón," "Habanera" and "Contradicciones."

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

About the speaker

Yilian Cañizares

Musician, composer

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Violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares blends classic jazz with her Cuban heritage and otherworldly voice to concoct intoxicating compositions that remain true to her roots.