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YO CiTY: Iaki Vallejo – Arisen Colours
A harmonious fusion of emotion and melody, witness a collaboration like no other as Iaki Vallejo’s soulful voice intertwines with Martin Pang’s virtuosic piano playing.
Singer-songwriter Iaki Vallejo performs a collection of her latest compositions, as well as a selection of beloved songs that have shaped her musical journey.
About the concert
Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Iaki’s distinctive style blends elements of Latin American rhythms, jazz melodies, and folk music. In this passion and nostalgia filled concert, titled ‘Harmonies Unveiled’, Iaki breathes new life into timeless classics including the iconic, ‘Balada para un loco’ by the legendary composer Astor Piazzolla. Joined by extraordinary pianist Martin Pang, Iaki’s soulful voice intertwines with Pang’s virtuosic piano playing, creating a harmonious fusion of emotion and melody not to be missed.
Booking Information
Thursday 27 July 2023 7pm
Duration: 1 hour (no interval)
Tickets
Standard $37 ($30 Concession)
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2023/iaki-vallejo/
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Cantautora Iaki Vallejo lanza su último sencillo ‘Dónde está el amor?’
by SBS on December 19, 2022
El 17 de marzo Iaki lanza su último sencillo acompañado de un video, que hace parte de un trabajo que ella misma produjo, grabó y editó durante los dos años de pandemia.
Iaki Vallejo es una cantautora afrodescendiente colombiana, intérprete, directora de coros, artista visual, productora musical, productora de vídeo, entre otras cosas, basada en la ciudad de Melbourne.
Su polifacética expresión creativa atraviesa disciplinas y géneros, y se manifiesta de muchas maneras, pero siempre informada por su ascendencia. Su trabajo sale directamente del corazón, ya que se basa en su herencia y espíritu africano e indígena en su música y actuaciones.
Iaki Vallejo Hearts Mother Earth On Her New Single Calling For Action To Protect Our Fragile Environment
by Scenestr on December 19, 2022
A heartbreaking admonition of lost love for family, children and the planet, Melbourne's Iaki Vallejo returns with new single 'Donde está el amor (Where Is The Love?'), an earnest and ardent plea for urgent action to counter climate change.
A dual-language serenade that features guest verses from Zimbabwean-Australian singer Thando, Vallejo wants to bridge divides and bring the world's people together.
For those new to you, what's your background and how would you describe your music?
I am originally from Colombia, precisely from a beautiful city called Cali. Cali is famed around the world, as being the capital of salsa.
My music is a blend of different rhythms. I love to fuse Afro-Colombian rhythms with jazz, soul, reggae, salsa, Afrobeat and funk, and now I am beginning new adventure with electronic music.
The fusion of your African and Colombian heritage; how does that manifest in your music?
It manifests by allowing the rhythm to be the protagonist of my music. Everything I make has the rhythm up; that's a strong African tradition. My music has always been a celebration of the rich heritage I have and the cultures I grew up in.
iaki Vallejo – Donde Esta el Amor (feat. thando)
by The Partae on December 19, 2022
Melbourne’s iaki Vallejo has a silky smooth new serenade entitled “Donde está el amor”. A heartbreaking admonition of lost love for family, children and the planet. iaki’s serene voice and masterful performance gently mourn for lost ideals in a time of chaos. Her emotive Spanish vocals are lovingly complimented by a feature verse from RnB/Soul star thando. The dual language aspects of this track speak of a desire to bridge divides and bring the world’s people together. With a combination of African & Indigenous Colombian heritage as well as a passion for Melbourne’s multiculture and a history of cross cultural collaboration; iaki is all about bringing people together. You can tell that in her music as the rhythms, the lyrics and the collaborations are on a constant journey of exploration and conciliation.
To celebrate the release iaki will be performing a special on off show for Multicultural Arts Victoria on the evening of release (Tonight, Thursday 17th March) entitled “Tres Cantos”.
The concert will feature Iaki alongside Ethiopian-Australian singer and dancer Seble Girma plus a guest appearance from thando for the live premiere of “Donde está el amor”.
‘Donde está el amor’: iaki Vallejo gently mourns for lost ideals with thando
by Beat on December 19, 2022
iaki Vallejo is at her most forlorn in her latest track, the silky smooth 'Donde está el amor', with a captivating verse from thando.
The two Melbourne favourites combine on Vallejo’s latest for a bilingual serenade, the latest in Vallejo’s long and colourful history of cross-cultural collaboration.
Lulled to sleep at night by the sound of street music – the sound of drums, chants, dances and vinyl records – during her Colombian ‘hood’ upbringing, Vallejo is also of African descent, but has formed a phenomenal reputation within the Melbourne music scene, not just as a performer, but as a singer-songwriter, choir leader, visual artist and producer.
Jazz, reggae y salsa desde Cali hasta Australia. Escuchá lo nuevo de Iaki Vallejo
by calicreativa on February 3, 2020
La cantautora caleña Iaki Vallejo acaba de lanzar un álbum EP titulado ‘Yo Soy’. Siete canciones que fueron presentadas oficialmente desde el Bird’s Basement, uno de los venues más reconocidos del jazz en Melbourne, Australia.
Iaki Vallejo – “India Soy Negra Soy”
by SleepingBagStudios on April 28, 2019
The international sensation returns to the spotlight & our pages once again! Always an honor to check out what Iaki Vallejo is up to – full disclosure, she’s every bit as wonderful behind the scenes as she is in front of the mic – it’s always a pleasure to listen to what she’s come up with next and see her spirited enthusiasm & exotic sound thriving out there online.
iaki Vallejo and Alexis Play Release New Track “Maria Se Fue”
by Fresh out of the Booth on April 28, 2019
Maria Se Fue is Spanish and translates to Maria Left. The Spanish vocals delivered by iaki Vallejo are in tune with the alive backing track, and the rap vocals offered by Alexis Play are on point as well. The track has a strong tropical/foreign vibe to it that is enjoyable to experience.
Negra soy India soy
by SBS Radio on April 10, 2019
Nacida en Colombia, la cantante y compositora Iaki Vallejo ha estado en un proceso personal y profesional desde el cual realmente ha entendido lo que pueden significar las diferencias humanas.
Iaki Vallejo – India soy, Negra soy
by Solar Latin Club on April 10, 2019
La cantante colombiana Iaki Vallejo presenta su mas reciente sencillo India soy, negra soy.
Adn Cali junio 8 de 2018
by Issuu on June 8, 2018
Una aventura musical, alimentada con sonidos de diferentes paises del mundo, dio como resultado la primera produccion musical de Iaki Valejo.
Desde Australia llega la cantautora colombiana Iaki Vallejo para presentar su álbum debut homónimo
by Colectivo Sonoro on May 15, 2018
Después de muchos años de viajar por Europa y Australia, esta caleña amante del jazz fusionado con ritmos latinos y del mundo, regresa a Colombia para lanzar su primer trabajo discográfico, una producción que se realizó entre Australia y Colombia con músicos de primer nivel.
Iaki Vallejo
by Solar Latin Club on November 8, 2016
La vocalista colombiana Iaki Vallejo debuta con una extraordinaria produccion que podría llegar a ser su opera prima.
Radicada desde hace 7 años en Melbourne, Australia, la nacida en Cali decidió apostar por el talento de su ciudad y grabo entre Cali y Australia. Con produccion musical de Cristian Villota, el álbum epónimo hace un recorrido por los sonidos folclóricos de la costa norte colombiana y la música afro-cubana, sin dejar a un lado el jazz y el funk. Musicos con un recorrido importante en la escena musical tuvieron la fortuna de participar de este proyecto: el bajista australiano Evripides Evripidou asi como el saxofonista colombiano Harlinson Lozano y el australiano Paul Van Ross y el conguero Denilsón Ibarguen (Yury Buenaventura) o el trompetista habanero Lazaro Numa entre otros.
iaki Vallejo – Mi barrio
by El Parlante Amarillo on August 2, 2016
IAKI nació en Colombia en medio de sonidos de tambores, cantos, danzas y discos de vinilo. En su barrio era costumbre entre los vecinos escuchar música a muy alto volumen casi todos los días de la semana. Las “batallas” musicales entre la gente del barrio se resumían en quién tenía el equipo de sonido más potente y la mejor música del momento. La música es una de las grandes riquezas de su país, es referencia de ser colombiano, así que acostarse arrullado por la música de la calle era algo normal. En su hogar cada miembro de la familia amaba un estilo de música diferente; estilos que influenciaron su carrera artística desde temprana edad. Su padre amaba el tango, su madre el bolero, su hermano la salsa y la balada. Desde pequeña actuó en festivales en su escuela buscando un camino para recorrer, un camino que ya estaba allí para ella, como Iaki lo dice “yo no encontré la música, la música me encontró a mi’.
Margarita / Iaki Vallejo Ft David jones
by El Parlante Amarillo on August 1, 2016
El primer single de su álbum, con arreglos musicales de David Jones, ‘Margarita’ es una canción dedicada en honor a su madre, quien es inspiración de sus canciones y de su vida diaria.
I didn’t find music, it found me
by issuu on July 8, 2016
Iaki Vallejo is a Colombian singer who is based in Melbourne. She grew up in an environment where loud music and dance never seemed to ever despair its occupants. From inception, this was what influenced her musical career, which was ignited as early as she was 4 years of age.
As young as she was, she was so resilient in her musical career, as she performed in hotels, festivals, and private parties at her hometown, restaurants, and at her school's singing festivals, in the quest of searching for a music path which she believed was her destiny. She once stated in one of her words that: "I didn't find music, it found me".
