Need To Hear:Singer Chila Lynn

Chila Lynn is a 20 year old Cuban singer and pianist, whose music is considered as one of the best of her generation. Chila was a child prodigy having entered the Alejandro Garcia Caturla Elementary School of Music in Havana studying classical piano music for eight years and attending Manuel Saumell school. In 2005 she entered Amadeo Roldan High School, where she won several awards in national piano music competitions. Last year Chila Lynn completed her training at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of La Sorbonne in Paris.

Chila's debut album is titled "Real Woman" for EMI Spain. A beautiful voice from a beautiful young woman. To learn more, follow her on YT, Facebook and Twitter.








Photos/Source: EMI Music Espana/ Revista Antonia

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