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Maiquetía
A poignant musical lament about Venezuelan emigration. The song conveys the pain of distance between loved ones, evoking a farewell filled with nostalgia and collective memory.
Me fui
“Me Fui” is a collaboration that brings together more than a dozen Latin American artists and conveys a deep sense of nostalgia and transformation. The song reflects on the act of leaving, the mourning of change, and the decision to move forward with…
Me lo merezco
A powerful ode to self‑love and self‑worth. With vibrant vocals, Elena Rose affirms that we all deserve the best: happiness, peace, and fulfilled dreams.
Me rehúso
An urban romantic ballad about forced separation, expressing both pain and determination to reunite with a loved one.“Me rehúso” is a single by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Danny Ocean, released in 2016 and quickly becoming a global hit in Latin…
MPeach and Tambor NYC
MPeach, Tambor NYC, and Willie Quintana singing on the stage of Friends and Lovers.
MPeach
Brooklyn-based Venezuelan artist specializing in electronic music production, DJ performance, and audiovisual art. Portfolio showcases work blending traditional Venezuelan folk rhythms with contemporary electronic textures. Includes music releases on…
No hay
“No Hay” is a deeply introspective and melancholic piece. With a gentle voice and immersive melody, Nana Cadavieco conveys a sense of reflective emptiness, exploring moments where perhaps “there is no” answers, nor certainties.
Qué chimbo
“Qué Chimbo” is an urban pop song by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carmen DeLeon, released in December 2023. The work uses the Venezuelan colloquialism “chimbo”—meaning something disappointing or of poor quality—as the axis of a narrative about…
Queremos vivir en paz
“Queremos Vivir en Paz” is an urgent anthem for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. Laura Guevara blends footage of real protests with lyrics demanding justice, social reconstruction, and respect for human rights. A street voice that refuses to be…
Rawayana's Tiny Desk Concert
Songs
High (ft. Apache)
Funky Fiesta
Feriado
Merengue pa'cintura
Dame in break
"This Latinx Heritage Month Tiny Desk is celebrating with an 'El Tiny' takeover, featuring a wide array of artists from all corners of Latinidad.No Venezuelan…
Santa Maria de Feira
A lyrical and nostalgic piece by Devendra Banhart that blends everyday imagery with idyllic landscapes, evoking tender longing and intimate anticipation.
Si te pica es porque eres tú
The song that Rawayana released to welcome 2026 was conceived as a message of hope and balance in the face of uncertainty. With a reflective tone and a sense of collective sensitivity, the track invites listeners to stay grounded, take care of one…
Tal vez no se hunda el barco
A hopeful metaphor about the search for solace amid division and disillusionment. With patience, one seeks something deep—“the oldest songs”—as a guiding force. If we manage to maintain our balance, perhaps “the ship won’t sink.”
Tambor y Caña
Brooklyn-based musical collective specializing in traditional Afro-Venezuelan drums and percussion. Led by Willie Quintana, the group performs across New York City promoting Venezuelan cultural heritage through authentic tambor traditions. Features…
Te vas
A heartfelt tribute to the Venezuelan diaspora, reflecting immigrants’ nostalgia and courage, filmed across global cities to embody both pain and hope of departure.
Tonto Malembe
Visual journalist and photographer Mariana Vincenti sings "Tonto Malembe" while tambores and percussion play in the background. MPeach, Tambor Ellas, Tambor NYC, and Willie Quintana accompany Vincenti as she sings during the festivities for…
Veneka
“Veneka” reclaims a historically derogatory term and transforms it into a tribute to Venezuelan women: joyful, self-assured, and multifaceted. The song blends urban rhythms with culinary, sporting, local, and diasporic references to celebrate their…
Volver a casa
A melancholic song exploring vulnerability and resilience; portraying the exhaustion of someone wounded by unseen threats. It expresses the urgent need to return home as a place of relief and redemption.
Volveré a mi tierra
"Camino por New York muy lentamente
En un mundo veloz mi paso es lento
No se a dónde van, ni de dónde vienen
Yo se a donde a voy, y de donde vengo
Allí, blanca, la ropa baila inquieta
Solemos saludar volviendo a casa
Cantamos juntos en…
En un mundo veloz mi paso es lento
No se a dónde van, ni de dónde vienen
Yo se a donde a voy, y de donde vengo
Allí, blanca, la ropa baila inquieta
Solemos saludar volviendo a casa
Cantamos juntos en…