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Julieta Rada Album Release Show June 4th at Nublu NY (feat. Rubén Rada)

Latin Grammy-nominated artist Julieta Rada will bring her signature fusion of Afro-Uruguayan rhythms and global sounds to Nublu in New York City on June 4, 2025 at 7pm, in a special album release concert for her newly released fourth studio album, Candombe. A vibrant tribute to her roots, Candombereimagines Uruguayan musical tradition through a modern lens, blending percussion-driven energy with jazz, soul, and contemporary influences.

This one-night-only performance will feature special guests, including her legendary father, Rubén Rada—a pioneer of Afro-Latin fusion in Uruguay; Leo Genovese, the acclaimed jazz pianist known for his work with Esperanza Spalding and Residente; Federico Peña, the Uruguayan keyboardist and producer who has collaborated with Beyoncé and Esperanza Spalding; and Sofía Rei, the renowned Argentine vocalist celebrated for her bold fusion of South American traditions and experimental sound. While Rada, Genovese, and Peña all contributed to the Candombe album, all four artists will join Julieta live on stage to bring the project's dynamic spirit to life.

Candombe also features collaborations with Fito Páez, iLe, Pedrito Martinez, Lionel Loueke, and others. Its final track and focus single, "Tambor, " produced by Juan Campodónico, is a bold celebration of rhythm and identity, accompanied by a striking music video.

Julieta Rada continues to push boundaries with a sound rooted in tradition but open to the world—this concert promises to be a celebration of heritage, rhythm, and artistic evolution.

Latin Grammy-nominated artist Julieta Rada continues to remind listeners everywhere why she is one of the most unique and innovative artists in Latin music. She recently released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Candombe, which is now available to stream on all digital music platforms. (Released 9/26/24.)

"Candombe" is a definitive project in the Uruguayan artist's career and one with which she respectfully honors the musical traditions of her native country. As the essence of Uruguay, the candombe style connects people to the African roots of Latin America, and Julieta boldly reinforces this theme with her new album.

Featuring a curated selection of the candombe genre's most celebrated standards, "Candombe" transcends borders with the help of many renowned guest stars from around the world. These stars worked with Julieta to reimagine these musical jewels through a contemporary lens. Together, they pay tribute to both the past and present, respecting the genre's foundations while updating the sound for a new generation by introducing sonorities from other cultures.

Argentine star Fito Páez lends his talent to an updated version of the classic hit "Adiós A La Rama, " originally recorded by Julieta's father Rubén Rada, while acclaimed Puerto Rican singer and composer iLe adds her enchanting vocals to the '90s candombe classic "Llamando, " honoring the women who have fought to claim their place in this male-dominated genre.

"Candombe" also features collaborations with Ruben Rada, Pedrito Martinez, Leo Genovese, and Lionel Loueke. It also features the unforgettable focus track"Tambor, " produced by Juan Campodonico, which is highlighted as the last single of the album with a music video.

A 2015 Latin Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, Julieta began her musical career at the age of 16 and has performed on stages around the world with internationally acclaimed artists such as Fito Páez, Charly García, Hugo Fattoruso, Rubén Rada, Ciro y Los Persas, Illya Kiriaki and the Valderramas, La Vela Puerca, and Joss Stone, among others. In 2012, she released her first album, Afro-Zen, which received three Graffiti Award nominations and won the "Best Female Solo Album" category.

She followed the success of "Afro-Zen" with her second album, Corazón Diamante, in 2015, and in 2019, she released her third album, Bosque, both award-winning projects. In addition to her 2015 Latin Grammy nomination and two Gardel Awards, including "Best New Pop Artist" and "Best Pop Artist Album, " Julieta is also the recipient of Graffiti Awards for "Best Female Artist" and "Best Pop Album, " and received awards from the Uruguayan Ministry of Culture for Best Songwriter in the categories "Citizen Music" and "Jazz Fusion." She recently served as a coach on La Voz Kids Uruguay.

June 4th Lineup at Nublu:

Julieta Rada - Voice

Leo Genovese - Keyboards

Federico Peña - Keyboards

Nacho Mateu - Bass

Elias Meister - Guitar

Juan Chiavassa - Drum Kit

Facundo Colman - Percussion

Arturo Prendez - Candombe Drums

Fabricio Teodoro - Candombe Drums

Ariel Benatar - Candombe Drums

Diego Urcola - Trumpet

Xito Lovel - Trombone

Carmen Borla - Background Vocals



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