Qbanaa (IE)

A Cuban-Irish singer-songwriter, Qbanaa fuses neo-soul, Latin jazz-infused pop, and raw storytelling with an effortless blend of classic and contemporary influences. Her sultry honey silk vocals and immersive sound have drawn comparisons to Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, and Greentea Peng, while her rich, multicultural heritage drives her mission to imprint Spanglish music on the global stage. The past eighteen months have been a very exciting time for Q's world - supporting major artists like Liv.e, Mahalia, Buena Vista Social Club and Ruby Waters on her European tour and gracing the stages of Ireland’s biggest festivals, including Electric Picnic, All Together Now, Cork Jazz, Forbidden Fruit, Other Voices, and Body & Soul. Q closed out 2024 with a standout performance on RTÉ’s Late Late Show New Year’s Eve special and entered 2025 as the Irish Times’ 50 For The Future cover star and RTÉ’s lead artist at Eurosonic Festival in Netherlands.