Press & MediaMagela Herrera
In the press.
Flutist · Vocalist · Composer
A historical archive of articles, interviews, reviews and concert coverage around her debut album Explicaciones.
Browse the archiveArchive 2018 – 2019
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Broward Palm Beach New Times
“Seven Things To Do in South Florida this Weekend”
Weekend listings that recommended Magela Herrera's South Florida performance.
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Santa Fe Reporter
Coverage of Magela Herrera's June 2019 performance in Santa Fe.
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Daily Post Los Alamos
“St. John's College Summer Concerts Begin June 12”
Announcement of the St. John's College summer concert series, presenting Magela and her 2010 Jazz Corner flute-solo nomination.
“Flutist Magela Herrera is a leading light of Havana's jazz and popular music community.”
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Latino Magazine
“Grammy Gold”
Spring 2019 issue feature reviewing Explicaciones, praising its blend of rhythmic intensity and concert-hall virtuosity.
“Loaded with classical, pop, jazz and Latin influences, the young instrumentalist and composer will quickly charm even the most jaded listener.”
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“Magela Herrera Finds Influence in Nordic Landscape”
How Norway shaped Magela's musical tastes and how she has developed her craft over the years.
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“Jazz Album of the Week: Magela Herrera Shines Vocally AND Instrumentally in Debut, Explicaciones”
Jazz Album of the Week: Explicaciones, celebrating her equal command of flute and voice.
“It’s rare to find an artist who does both—play and sing—with virtuosity.”
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Latin Jazz Network
“Magela Herrera: Explicaciones”
Praise for Explicaciones and its mix of personal takes on familiar tunes with beautifully written originals.
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Spanish-language review of the debut: five originals and three covers recorded in Miami with top local musicians.
“La habanera propone un discurso musical de un virtuosismo fascinante.”
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Lemonwire
“Magela Herrera stuns on debut album ‘Explicaciones’”
Interview-based profile ahead of the album's January 2019 release, from her Havana childhood to Norway and Miami.
“Herrera presents a debut album full of fresh and stunning ideas.”
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