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Yaniza is a Jewish, biracial & bilingual singer-songwriter from New York City! She sings in English and Spanish and usually has a huge smile on her face :) Yaniza's tunes bring joy and sunshine to listeners through catchy lyrics meshed with pop sounds and acoustic undertones. Her self-directed music videos also captivate her audience through images of positivity and happiness.
Yaniza initially grew her fanbase by posting acoustic covers of pop songs on her YouTube channel, which consistently garners tens of thousands of views. Her covers have gained attention from popular sites such as PopSugar and Glamour in 2020. Yaniza’s original songs are also making great strides. She has had the opportunity to work with incredibly talented producers, including Gian Stone (Maroon 5, Ariana Grande), and Joe LaPorta (Shawn Mendes, Imagine Dragons). Yaniza’s most popular original songs include “Fly Away (Free Bird),” a chill ukulele tune at 70,000 streams and counting, and “Contigo,” her first Spanish/English bop bound to get stuck in your head! Yaniza’s songs have been covered by many indie music blogs, such as SheBOPS, Indie Witches, Wonky Sensitive and more.
Yaniza performs regularly in music venues all over NYC, and recently embarked on her first cross country tour. She signed with college booking agency, Degy Entertainment, in 2020 and has already played a number of virtual events through them. Whether it’s in-person or online, Yaniza consistently performs at festivals, radio shows, and colleges, while writing songs that encourage listeners to find joy in everyday life.
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Covers:
Becky G Watches Fan Covers on YouTube | Glamour
15 Covers of Taylor Swift's "Exile" That Are Equally as Heartbreaking as the Original | PopSugar
Originals:
“[Contigo] seamlessly blends English and Spanish lyrics into each other, creating a catchy and distinctive Spanglish song.”
“The bilingual singer gracefully shifts from Spanish to English along to an upbeat melody that will instantly brighten your day.”
“The cheerful tune [Fly Away (Free Bird)] accompanied by Yaniza’s sweet vocals is sure to leave a smile on your face.”
“Yaniza’s twinkling, bright vocals against a lush natural backdrop make her video for “Fly Away (Free Bird)” a refreshing musical feat.”
“[Fly Away (Free Bird)] reminds me of something you would hear on a Disney movie when an adult is teaching a kid to be themselves.”
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Performance Playlist (6 Videos)
Live Playlist (4 Videos)
Accolades
Semi Finalist - The Celebration of Music Contest, Bethlehem, PA (October 2019)
Semi Finalist - Coffee Music Project, NYC (October 2017)
Artist of the Month - The Bitter End, NYC (February 2014 & October 2017)
tour
upcoming gigs
past Gigs
In-Person:
Xavier University (April 2021)
George Mason University (April 2021)
Alvernia University (April 2021)
Elon University (March 2021)
Virtual:
LaVerne University (February 2021)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (February 2021)
Rockwood Music Hall on Facebook Live (December 2020)
Bronxnet.tv Interview (November 2020)
Ithaca College (October 2020)
Degy World Friday Night Live (October 2020)
Stockton University “Tunes at Noon” (September 2020)
Philadelphia Folk Festival (August 2020)
Airtime Live (August 2020)
Birthday Livestream on YouTube (June 2020)
Benefit for Campaign Zero & #BlackLivesMatter (June 2020)
Curious Jane IG Live (May 2020)
UnCancelled Music Festival (April 2020)
Festivals:
Musikfest - Bethlehem, PA (August 2019)
Ladybug Festival - Wilmington, DE (July 2019)
Shawnee Riverfest - Shawnee, PA (July 2019)
The New York Coffee Festival - New York, NY (October 2018, 2017)
Winter Wonderland with The Little Mermen - Staten Island, NY (December 2017)
Kid Fest with Sing for Hope Youth Chorus - New York, NY (October 2015)
Venue History (since 2013):
Sofar Sounds: DC, Philadelphia
LA: Genghis Cohen
DC: Vinyl Lounge at Gypsy Sally’s
NYC: Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Silvana, The Bitter End, Pianos, The Bowery Electric + more
Back-up Vocalist - Joan Mercury (2019): Pianos, VNYL
Opening Act - Nalani & Sarina (March 2019): The Bitter End
“Moana” - The Little Mermen (2017): Irving Plaza, Winter Wonderland Staten Island
Back-up Vocalist/Opening Act - K'reema (2015-2017): B.B. King’s, Shrine, DROM, Silvana