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Sone Drops Genre-Bending New Single ‘Happy’

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2 years ago

May 20, 2024

Sone unveils her polished new single ‘Happy’. Showcasing artistic maturity, the song showcases her unwavering dedication to her craft, while emerging herself into extraordinary new artistic heights.

Inspired by alternative indie soundscapes and introspective ponderings, Sone establishes a unique presence where she blends genres. With poignant lyrics and an innovative atmosphere, she continues to captivate listeners.

These days, she is focusing her artistic energies on pieces that are even more personal, honest, and compassionate. Though composing ‘Happy’ made her feel uncomfortable, the act of creating brought her one step closer to experiencing actual bliss. Sone’s comprehension of her challenges underwent a significant shift once she created the enchanting offering.

The song discusses how she tried to redefine what it meant to be truly happy after ending a major relationship, which marked a key turning point in her life. Even though this was the first time she was expressing her mind and taking charge of her own happiness, she understood that the only way she could be happy would be to let her guard down and stop having so many expectations of herself.

Sone’s raw voice is hauntingly displayed in the song, giving it an irresistible and distinctive appeal. The alternative indie record embraces the melancholy on the journey towards happiness, engrossing listeners in a world of engaging soundscapes. The yearning for happiness is reflected in the song’s self-reflective lyrics and melancholic rhythm.

When asked about the inspiration behind this new single, Sone has the following to say;

“‘Happy’ is about not standing in your own way – and letting yourself let go and be… happy”.

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Zahili Zamora Wins Two Global Music Awards and Brings Her Afro-Cuban Jazz Quartet to Regattabar

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20 minutes ago

November 2, 2026

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Zahili Zamora seated in a burgundy dress, her braided hair styled in a top bun

Zahili González Zamora. Photo by Robert Torres.

Afro Cuban jazz pianist Zahili Zamora brings her Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet to The Regattabar at The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge, on Friday, November 6 at 7 pm, with special guest Yosvany Terry on saxophone. The quartet features Gerson Lazo Quiroga on bass and Zack O’Farrill on drums. Tickets are $35 and $25 plus fees and are on sale now.

Zamora returns this week from a week in Seoul, Korea, where she was performing and auditioning students for Berklee. She has won two Global Music Awards for her recent album Overcoming, taking Silver Medals for Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban music and for album art and graphics. She is also nominated for the Boston Music Awards 2026 Latin Artist of the Year, with winners announced at Big Night Live on Wednesday, December 16, and WBUR has saluted her as one of its 2026 Makers, its annual series highlighting creatives of color making an impact in the local arts scene. Earlier this year she also won the InterContinental Music Award 2026 for Best of Latin America for her composition “Negra.”

The run of dates continues overseas and back in New York. The Zahili Zamora Afro Cuban Jazz Trio, with Gerson Lazo Quiroga on bass and Julien Miltenberger on drums, plays Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London on Sunday, November 15, with shows at 2 pm and 8 pm. Zamora then plays duo sets with clarinetist Juan Fer Ruiz at So & So’s in New York on Saturday, November 28, Five Spot Jazz in New York on Sunday, November 29, Fat Swami’s Jazz Bar & Lounge in Guttenberg, New Jersey on Thursday, December 3, and The Delancey on Thursday, December 10.

About special guest Yosvany Terry, The New York Times has written that the Cuban saxophonist, percussionist and composer “has helped redefine Latin jazz as a complex new idiom.” Bassist Gerson Lazo Quiroga, a Chilean born Berklee Presidential Scholar, has performed at Carnegie Hall, SFJAZZ and the Montreal, Monterey, San Jose and Panama Jazz Festivals. Drummer Zack O’Farrill, son of pianist Arturo O’Farrill and grandson of composer Chico O’Farrill, performs regularly across the United States and the globe.