Ivanna Cuesta
Drummer, Composer
- Music
Biography
Ivanna Cuesta, a Dominican drummer and composer, graduated from the Dominican Republic Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. She has performed at major festivals and with artists like Esperanza Spalding and Tia Fuller. In 2019, she won first place in the "Hit Like a Girl" contest and was later selected for the Next Jazz Legacy program, mentored by Wayne Shorter. Ivanna is currently composing for film and media while working on her debut album.
Education
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Awards
'- Hit Like a Girl Contest (2019): First place, 18-39 age category.
- Next Jazz Legacy (2022): Selected for the apprenticeship program for women and non-binary improvisers in jazz.
- Next Jazz Legacy (2022): Selected for the apprenticeship program for women and non-binary improvisers in jazz.
Professional Associations
'- Paiste Cymbals (Since 2018): Endorsed artist.
- Next Jazz Legacy (2022): Apprenticeship participant.
- Droid Mafia Label: Composer and performer.
- Next Jazz Legacy (2022): Apprenticeship participant.
- Droid Mafia Label: Composer and performer.
Artist Contribution
Ivanna contributes to Afro-Latinx culture in Boston by bringing the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the Dominican Republic to the forefront of the music scene.
Contact
- ivannacuesta26@gmail.com