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A Cuban vocalist, songwriter and educator with a distinctive voice, a deep artistic lineage and extensive live and recording experience.
Artist overview
Iris Sandra
Cepeda
Born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Iris Sandra Cepeda is a vocalist, songwriter, performer and educator whose work spans salsa, timba, Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz. A graduate of Cuba’s Escuela Nacional de Arte, she has recorded and performed with Israel “Cachao” López and Andy García. She contributed background vocals to Cachao’s GRAMMY-winning ¡Ahora Sí! and to Cuba Linda, both produced by Andy García, alongside film and television work including Original Sin, The Lost City, How to Be a Latin Lover and Cane. Selected appearances include the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 with Andy García & The CineSon All-Stars, Music for Medicine in 2025, Catalina Jazz Club and Celia Cruz tribute performances with Havana Secret Orquesta.
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Editorial EPK
Artist biography, selected credentials, music and performance links, and booking information.
Photography
Grand Performances
Approved performance photograph. Required credit: Photograph © Farah Sosa.
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Photography
Catalina Jazz Club
Approved black-and-white ensemble photograph and solo portrait in front of the Catalina Jazz Club backdrop. Required credit: Photograph © Scott Mitchell, 2025.
Technical
Iris — stage plot & input list
Stage plot and input list for the regular ensemble, also attached to the EPK. Additional configurations available upon request.
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Discuss Cuban classics, original music, Celia Cruz tribute repertoire, concert and festival engagements, or education programs. Ensemble configuration and technical needs are arranged for each engagement.