Hailing from Santa Clara in Cuba, Yudelkys Perez a vocalist whose artistic output is redefining how Cuban music intersects with jazz and blues on the global stage. Based in the traditions of canción but infused with a soulful, improvisational edge, Yudelkys has quickly distinguished herself as an artist to watch, her voice carrying both the warmth of her heritage and the sophistication of modern jazz stylings.
Her official arrival came this year with the release of her debut single “Balada para Trompeta,” a single that introduced her extraordinary vocal gift and marked the start of an ambitious creative path. Unveiling her musical vision, she leaned into a sound that felt at once timeless and new, blending Cuban rhythms with blues textures in a way that felt both organic and exciting.
That first release kick started a journey that’s already brought her into collaboration with one of the most celebrated figures in Latin jazz, Chucho Valdés, a seven-time Grammy and six-time Latin Grammy winner who also lent his legendary touch to her sophomore single, “Blues 1080.” Now, Yudelkys steps into a new chapter with the release of her third single titled “Pasada las 12,” a track that further confirms her reputation as one of Cuba’s most intriguing musical exports.
This song offers a showcase of her incredible vocal talent as well as her skills as an arranger and producer, where she assembled a dream lineup of Cuban music legends including Jose Carlos Acosta, Julio Padron and Lucia Huergo, bridging generations of talent in spectacular fusion. The song’s foundation is a melody composed by Lucia Huergo, paired with lyrics penned by Yudelkys herself, creating a dialogue between the past and the present, between tradition and personal storytelling.
It’s a track that shines with warm jazz textures and intricate vocal performance, with Yudelkys’ delivery carrying both intimacy and enduring quality throughout. With softly brushed percussion and lilting bass lines carrying a laid back rhythmic sway, bright trumpet leads flutter above the smokey instrumentation to form a truly enticing and transportive listening experience.
With Yudelkys’ expressive voice gliding above with elegant melodies, she casts an enchanting sound that’s sure to charm jazz fans around the world. As she continues to shine on what’s sure to be her breakout year, the future looks bright for this stellar musical talent on the rise.
Listen to Pasada las 12 below
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