Yandy Garcia Palacio
Yandy Garcia
- Music
Biography
Yandy García Palacio was born in Havana, Cuba on August 24, 2001.
At the age of 7 he began his artistic career singing in the Solfa Choir and at 9 he obtained a place at the Manuel Saumell music conservatory where he began his studies as a percussionist and pianist. He later continued his studies at the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory as a percussionist and complementary pianist.
Specialized in drums and at only 15 years old he began playing in Alain Pérez and the Orchestra, one of the best bands in Cuba.
Yandy has won several awards in his career as an instrumentalist and composer. Today he is in one of the most prestigious schools in the world Berklee College of Music which granted him a full scholarship.
Competitions:
1st Drum Party Award in the minor category.
3rd Jojazz Prize (composition
Festivales:
Glastonbury Festival(Inglaterra)
Sun Fest (Canadá)
Jazz Plaza(Cuba)
Barranquijazz (Colombia)
Festival de la Salsa (Mexico)
At the age of 7 he began his artistic career singing in the Solfa Choir and at 9 he obtained a place at the Manuel Saumell music conservatory where he began his studies as a percussionist and pianist. He later continued his studies at the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory as a percussionist and complementary pianist.
Specialized in drums and at only 15 years old he began playing in Alain Pérez and the Orchestra, one of the best bands in Cuba.
Yandy has won several awards in his career as an instrumentalist and composer. Today he is in one of the most prestigious schools in the world Berklee College of Music which granted him a full scholarship.
Competitions:
1st Drum Party Award in the minor category.
3rd Jojazz Prize (composition
Festivales:
Glastonbury Festival(Inglaterra)
Sun Fest (Canadá)
Jazz Plaza(Cuba)
Barranquijazz (Colombia)
Festival de la Salsa (Mexico)
Education
Berklee College of Music (USA) Amadeo Roldán (Cuba)
Manuel Saumel (Cuba)
Manuel Saumel (Cuba)
Awards
Competitions:
Latin Grammy Awards to go to Berklee College of Music
1st Drum Party Award in the minor category.
3rd Jojazz Prize (composition)
1st prize contests "Pataflafla" Annual Classical percussion
Latin Grammy Awards to go to Berklee College of Music
1st Drum Party Award in the minor category.
3rd Jojazz Prize (composition)
1st prize contests "Pataflafla" Annual Classical percussion
Professional Associations
Festivales:
Glastonbury Festival(Inglaterra)
Sun Fest (Canadá)
Jazz Plaza(Cuba)
Barranquijazz (Colombia)
Festival de la Salsa (Mexico)
Glastonbury Festival(Inglaterra)
Sun Fest (Canadá)
Jazz Plaza(Cuba)
Barranquijazz (Colombia)
Festival de la Salsa (Mexico)
Artist Contribution
As an Afro-descendant musician in Boston, my contribution to Afro-Latinx culture is all about creating music that resonates with our roots and our reality. I love blending Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and African rhythms to give our traditions a fresh twist and connect with the community in an authentic and powerful way.
Whether in the studio, performing live, or collaborating with other artists, my music reflects what it means to be young, Afro-Latinx, and proud of my roots. Every beat, every melody I create carries the energy of our history and the stories we’re crafting today. I love seeing how people connect with those sounds, how music can be a bridge between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern.
I’m also passionate about sharing what I know with other young people. Through workshops and classes, I’m here to help the next generation of Afro-Latinx musicians find their own voice and not be afraid to experiment and mix genres. At the end of the day, my mission is to ensure that our music not only survives but evolves and remains a vibrant and relevant force in the culture.
Whether in the studio, performing live, or collaborating with other artists, my music reflects what it means to be young, Afro-Latinx, and proud of my roots. Every beat, every melody I create carries the energy of our history and the stories we’re crafting today. I love seeing how people connect with those sounds, how music can be a bridge between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern.
I’m also passionate about sharing what I know with other young people. Through workshops and classes, I’m here to help the next generation of Afro-Latinx musicians find their own voice and not be afraid to experiment and mix genres. At the end of the day, my mission is to ensure that our music not only survives but evolves and remains a vibrant and relevant force in the culture.
Contact
- yandyperc@gmail.com
- Phone
- 16174900035