Bio

Dayren SantamariaDayren was fated to be an entertainer. Born in Matanzas, Cuba to a professional musician father and an actress mother, she opted for a musical life and chose the violin as her instrument. Her understanding parents and family supported her decision, promptly enrolling her at the age of 8 in the province’s arts academy. Since graduating from the National Art School in Havana, her career has included extended engagements playing with the National Symphonic Orchestra of Havana and as concertmaster of the Camerata Romeu. Both engagements involved extensive live performance, international touring, recording, and film score work in a range of musical styles.

Well-schooled in styles spanning classical music, Cuban folkloric music and salsa, jazz, and R&B, Dayren has earned praise from appreciative fans for her passionate renditions of works on both acoustic and electric violin. Dayren provides music suitable for all occasions, whether as a member of an orchestra, ensemble or group, or even as solo violin with or without recorded accompaniment.

She is currently living in Los Angeles and has completed her Master’s in music at the University of South Florida. Recent engagements have included the USF symphony orchestra, world-music group Wassalou at Walt Disney World, and performances with Tampa-area jazz / R&B singer Fred Johnson. Audiences and fellow musicians in a range of musical styles know that this young lady can really play and isn’t limited to reading orchestral scores! Her performance experience as well as her passion for music is evident.