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DEE HERNANDEZ

157 MCKAY ST,New Brunswick

Summary

Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents include composing, playing, producing, recording music, managing social medias, press and booking.


Dee Hernandez, East Coast Music Award and Music New Brunswick Award Nominee is multitalented New Brunswick based artist. This Cuban-Canadian artist has been converting new fans all over with her unique brand of Latin fire. Her efforts have resulted in nominations and CBC support–both regionally and nationally. Canadian artist Sass Jordan declared Dee a ‘World Class Jazz Singer’, while Maritime Edit magazine called her ‘The Voice of Cuban-Canadian Jazz’. Recently also featured on season two of Maestro Chef West TV show on Bell FibeTV by Hip-Hop Legend and Canada Hall of Fame inductee Maestro Fresh West.

Dee's music is a fusion of Cuban Jazz, R&B with elements of Funk and Pop with influences from Amy Winehouse, Erikah Badu and Celia Cruz. Her performances have been described as a vibrant mix of energy, captivating vocals and infectious rhythms. Dee Hernandez is a must-experience force of artistic innovation and musical freedom.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Recording Artist

Dee Hernandez Music
12.2020 - Current

Dee Hernandez, East Coast Music Award and Music New Brunswick Award Nominee is multitalented New Brunswick based artist. This Cuban-Canadian artist has been converting new fans all over with her unique brand of Latin fire. Her efforts have resulted in nominations and CBC support–both regionally and nationally. Canadian artist Sass Jordan declared Dee a ‘World Class Jazz Singer’, while Maritime Edit magazine called her ‘The Voice of Cuban-Canadian Jazz’. Recently also featured on season two of Maestro Chef West TV show on Bell FibeTV by Hip-Hop Legend and Canada Hall of Fame inductee Maestro Fresh West.

Dee's music is a fusion of Cuban Jazz, R&B with elements of Funk and Pop with influences from Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu and Salsa Queen Celia Cruz. Her performances have been described as a vibrant mix of energy, captivating vocals and infectious rhythms. Dee Hernandez is a must-experience force of artistic innovation and musical freedom.

Vocalist

Self Employed
07.2001 - 03.2023

Worked as Singer with different Bands
with very different music styles such as Pedras Da Rue singing fusion Bossa Novas, the James Bryan McCollum Jazz group from the Canadian pop duo Prozzäk, Cassava Latin Rhythms who performed various musical styles of Latin America. At this point, she was not only growing as a singer but as an artist, which led to her striking style, which
she maintains to this day.

Dee played in many festivals and venues such as
Ritmo y Color Latin Festival Toronto, Harborfront, Taste of Danforth Festival, Hamilton, and Oakville Jazz festival and Ritmo, Cafe Habana, Lula Lounge just to name a few and recorded a song in a children’s album at Canadian Studio Metal Works with Fisher Price and recorded asong in a children’s album at Canadian Studio Metal Works with Fisher
Price.

Lead Vocalist

Los Primos
02.1998 - 07.2000

Lead vocalist of Los Primos project.


National and International touring project of a big band performing Jazz in Cuba and summer season in Atlantic Canada.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oakwood Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
2003

No Degree - Classical Music Education

Conservatory of Music Alejandro Garcia Caturla
Havana Cuba
2000

Skills

  • Genre creator
  • Results-oriented
  • Bilingual English/Italian
  • Strong creative vision
  • Strong communication skills
  • Focused
  • Writer
  • Natural leader
  • Vocal Arrangements
  • Time Management
  • Writing Lyrics
  • Improvisation
  • Extensive performance background
  • Branding and Image
  • Vocal Technique

Accomplishments


Wrote, released, co-produced, promoted and marketed 6 Singles and EP "The Deesalsa Project"


ECMA and Music NB Nominee


Name one of the top 10 Black Artist in Atlantic Canada by Shift Magazine

Timeline

Recording Artist

Dee Hernandez Music
12.2020 - Current

Vocalist

Self Employed
07.2001 - 03.2023

Lead Vocalist

Los Primos
02.1998 - 07.2000

High School Diploma -

Oakwood Collegiate Institute

No Degree - Classical Music Education

Conservatory of Music Alejandro Garcia Caturla
DEE HERNANDEZ