Jane Bunnett & Maqueque - Dream

Track 2 off of Jane Bunnett & Maqueque's new album 'Oddara', out now!

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ODDARA is the sophomore release from four–time JUNO Award winner, two–time GRAMMY Award nominee and Officer of the Order of Canada, soprano saxophonist/flautist Jane Bunnett and Maqueque.

Jane Bunnett’s latest project is an assembly of all–star Cuban musicians, an ensemble which includes herself and five extraordinary young females known as Maqueque (“the energy of a young girl’s spirit”). Brought together and mentored by Bunnett, Maqueque includes Yissy Garcia on drums, Dánae Olano on piano, Melvis Santa on percussion and vocals, Celia Jiménez on bass and Magdelys Savigne on batá drums and congas.

Maqueque’s forthcoming release reveals the next level of their artistry. This new project is even more instrumentally–oriented than their acclaimed debut, and while Bunnett’s flute and soprano saxophone are the main voices, all the members make strong and vital contributions as both players and composers. Group vocals are closely integrated into the performances, and the addition of violin lends new depth to this already rich ensemble. This truly is a collective, cooperative, coherent musical unit.

“Everything I’ve done,” Bunnett says with pride, “has led up to this group, which is the perfect vehicle for now.”

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque recently performed in NPR offices and filmed a session for the Tiny Desk Concert series. Their tour kicks off in San Jose, CA and will play across the USA and Canada with additional dates to be announced.

[MultiCfoster]

I love this. I can hear beautiful mix of African, Caribbean and Latin American influences, drum beats and african rhythms. I love it. I will leave it on repeat as it really is a feel good vibration of life.

[WayneJones]

Great performance by one of Canada's best!

[philhood]

Best show I saw in 2016. Yissy Garcia on drums.

[MorehJosiah]

So excited about seeing them @ the Jacksonville Jazz Fest Memorial Day weekend 2018

[samklapper]

Way too underrated. This group is incredible!

[eriknunezramos]

Estoy orgulloso de tanto talento gracias por tan buena música abrazos para mi amiga Celia bajista para Tailin marrero bajista y para esa grande del drums Yipsi

[JazzizCafeLoveJazz]

Great tune! Thanks for share it! La saxofonista canadiense Jane Bunnett y su grupo cubano Maqueque están nominadas al Premio Grammy por 'Mejor Álbum de Jazz Latino' con su álbum "Oddara" gracias a temas como este "Dream". Esta es la segunda nominación a los Grammy que reciben Jane Bunnett & Maqueque que ya han conseguido cinco premios Juno, versión canadiense de los Grammy. Maqueque esta formado por cinco chicas cubanas Dánae Olano, Yissy Garcia, Magdelys Savigne, Elizabeth Rodriguez y Celia Jiménez. #GrammyNominee #GrammyWeek #LatinJazz

[recklessralphfromqueens]

Okay...these women got that ish going on! Love it! !!!

[qince]

Brilliant! Hope you guys will be invited to play in Havana on the 30th of April this year at the International Jazz Day at the Gran Teatro...

[TheBdd]

Uh huh! They can jam! Oh, and they're women too? Let's just say run on you jammin ladies, run on! Thank you all!