“Amanyi” (translates directly to “power” from Luganda) by Ree, from Submerged 2021.

Vanessa Estrada

Singer, Songwriter and Music Teacher

Vanessa Estrada is a Chilean/Afro-Cuban descendant Multi-instrumentalist, Singer, Songwriter and Music Teacher based in Melbourne. Her music is heavily inspired by her South American roots through Andean music, mixing it with elements of folk, rock, and electronic. In 2019, Vanessa released her first single, “Renacer” with her her solo project and she is currently producing her debut album which will have its first single release in December 2021.

Image credit: Vanessa Estrada. Photo by Erin Holland.

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