“Spanglish folk-soul”
~ 2017 Grammy Award Nominee ~
~ 2013 Latin Grammy Award Winner ~
gabymoreno.com
Born and raised in Guatemala, Los Angeles-based Gaby Moreno grew up inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin. She immersed herself in blues, R&B and 60’s Soul and learned to speak English by singing the songs she loved.
Her original blend of Jazz, Blues and 1960s Rock & Soul has earned her the respect and appreciation of audiences in Latin America, Europe and U.S. In 2013, she received a Latin GRAMMY for Best New Artist. Previously in 2006, she won the Grand Prize at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Moreno also co-wrote the theme song for NBC’s hit television show “Parks and Recreation.”
Gaby Moreno has toured across the globe alongside artists like Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Ricardo Arjona, Van Dyke Parks, The Punch Brothers and Calexico. Most recently she performed at David Byrne’s Meltdown Festival in London and Washington DC’s Kennedy Center. Gaby is currently touring and working on her next record “Ilusión” (due out September 9, 2016). Ilusión is produced by Gabriel Roth from Daptone Records and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings camp. Armed with a warm, soulful horn inflected sound – Moreno creates a unique lane of music that straddles both the English and Spanish speaking spheres and blazes an intoxicating invitation into her musical world.
SATURDAY
Main Stage
12:00 – 12:50pm
Centennial Stage
9:05 – 10:05pm
SUNDAY
Main Stage
1:40 – 2:30pm