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Romy Hernandez presents Mujer Latina Ft. Bonnie Smith on vocals

Romy Hernandez Carbo is a Cuban-born pianist, composer, arranger, and educator based in Melbourne. Blending jazz, Afro-Cuban music, and contemporary improvisation, her work

reflects her musical roots in Havana and her artistic journey in Australia.

A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and the University of Melbourne, Romy has performed at major festivals including the Melbourne Jazz Festival, WOMADelaide, Queenscliff Music Festival, and Jazzlab. In 2024, she released her debut solo piano album, Poems of Bliss and Loss, exploring themes of migration, memory, and belonging.

Created especially for Paris Cat's Divas Week, Mujer Latina is inspired by the artistry of iconic Cuban and Brazilian divas including Omara Portuondo, Tania Maria, Vanessa Moreno, and Daymé Arocena.

Featuring original compositions alongside reimagined Latin American repertoire, the project celebrates the richness of Afro-Latin traditions, jazz, and the enduring influence of these

remarkable artists.

Special guest- Bonnie Smith on vocals

The ensemble:

Romy Hernandez – piano

Ollie Shute – drums

Cheryl Durongpsitkul – saxophone

Bonnie Smith – voice

Jordan Tarento – bass

Genre - Jazz/Afro-Cuban