Ana Carla Maza is the new voice of Cuba—an emblem of the excellence and innovation of the

emerging Cuban generation. With her unique blend of cello virtuosity, soulful vocals, and magnetic

stage presence, she has become one of the most prominent Cuban singer-composers on the

international scene.

Born into a family of musicians in Havana’s Guanabacoa neighborhood—rich in Afro-Cuban

heritage—Ana Carla began playing the cello at the age of seven. Her father, Chilean pianist and

composer Carlos Maza, and her mother, Cuban singer and guitarist Mirza Sierra, guided her through

a rich musical journey encompassing Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation, and classical music.

As a teenager, she moved to Spain, performing in symphonic orchestras while touring with her

father. She later continued her studies in Paris, where she immersed herself in a vibrant musical

landscape, collaborating with masters across jazz, blues, funk, reggae, rock, and world music.

 

Ana Carla has graced the stages of some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Jazz à

Vienne, EFG London Jazz Festival, Paris Jazz Festival, Jazzwoche Burghausen, Blue Note Milano,

Jazz à la Villette, Verona Jazz Festival, Wiener Konzerthaus, and the Gibraltar World Music

Festival.

Her acclaimed debut album La Flor (2020) was followed by the breakout success of Bahía, which

led to a tour of over 150 concerts. In 2023, she released Caribe, her third album—a bold, colorful

celebration of Latin and Caribbean music. Inspired by the legendary Afro-Cuban jam sessions

known as descargas, Caribe blends vibrant Caribbean rumbas, emotive Argentine tangos, Brazilian

bossa-jazz and samba, and more. Rooted in her Cuban heritage, the album earned international

acclaim, winning the Transglobal World Music Chart award for Best Album of North & Central

America & the Caribbean and receiving a nomination for Les Victoires du Jazz.

Now, Ana Carla Maza launches her most ambitious journey yet: the Caribe World Tour 2025. This

global tour will take her to major cities across the United States—including New York, Boston,

Washington, Philadelphia, Miami, and Los Angeles—and across Europe, with performances in

Rome, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, London, and Cremona. The tour also reaches audiences in the UK,

Australia, Asia, and Latin America.