La Cubanísima

About Haila

Haila

Haila María Mompié
Haila María Mompié
Haila in concert
La Cubanísima

Official Biography — Haila María Mompié

Profession: Singer and dancer

Born: January 28, 1974, Amancio Rodríguez, Las Tunas, Cuba

Haila María Mompié González, known as "La Cubanísima", is one of the most powerful and recognized voices in contemporary Cuban music. With a career spanning decades, she has conquered the world's most important stages with her unique blend of salsa, timba, son and Cuban music.

From a very early age she leaned towards the arts. Dance was the protagonist of the beginning of her artistic education, graduating from the Vocational Art School of Santiago de Cuba.

She began her professional life as a singer in 1991 as a soloist in the "Tradición" Septet, and later in "Habana Son". In 1994, Haila burst forth as the most important sonera revelation of the new generation in the musical project "Bamboleo", recording two albums and touring prestigious international stages including NY Lincoln Center.

In 1998 she became the lead singer of "Azúcar Negra", gaining immense international popularity performing Cuban popular music with hits like "Andar andando". She has participated as a guest artist in world-renowned projects such as Deep Rumba, Cuban Grammys, Tropicana, Cubanismo, and the famous Buena Vista Social Club.

💿 Solo Discography

  • CD "Haila" — Bis Music (2001)
  • CD "Haila Live" — Bis Music (2003)
  • CD "Haila Diferente" — Bis Music (2004)
  • CD "Haila Tal como soy" — Bis Music (2008)
  • CD "Mala" — Bis Music (2011)
  • CD "Mi ritual" — Independent (2015)
  • CD "Mujer de acero" — EGREM (2017)
  • CD "Con todo respeto Haila canta a Armando Manzanero" — (2018)
  • CD "Sonando duro" — EGREM (2019)
  • CD "Un canto a la sonrisa" — EGREM (2020)

🎬 Audiovisuals & Compilations

  • CD "Grandes Éxitos" — Bis Music (2011)
  • DVD "Esto sí sabe a Cuba" — Bis Music (2011)
  • DVD "Dicen que soy mala" — Independent (2013)
  • DVD "Con todo respeto Haila canta a Armando Manzanero" — (2019)
  • DVD "Un canto a la sonrisa" — EGREM (2021)

🤝 Over 150 Musical Collaborations

Features over 150 recorded musical collaborations with prominent international and Cuban artists, including Armando Manzanero, Álvaro Torres, Isidro Infante, Michael Stuart, Olga Tañón, Fiorella Mannoia, Tony Succar, Mimy Succar, La India, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés, Alain Pérez, Issac Delgado, Leoni Torres, Descemer Bueno, Anacaona, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, and many others.

🎞️ Film Soundtracks

  • 🎬 Film "Pata Negra" (Spain) — Track: Pata Negra
  • 🎬 Film "Capitán Plin" (Cuba) — Track: El concierto de la nueva vida
  • 🎬 Film "Vampiros en La Habana II" (Cuba) — Track: Que no me traigan flores
  • 🎬 Film "Homenaje a Benny Moré" (Cuba) — Track: Tributo
  • 🎬 Film "Fábula" (Cuba) — Track: Mala
  • 🎬 Film "Ya no es antes" (Cuba) — Track: Dame un abrazo

🏆 International Awards & Grammys

  • 🥇 Latin Grammy Winner (2001) — CD "La Rumba soy yo" (Best Folk Album).
  • 🌟 Latin Grammy Nominee (2005) — CD "Cuba le canta a Serrat" (Best Tropical Album).
  • 🎵 Latin Grammy Nominee (2017) — CD "Cuba y Puerto Rico, un abrazo musical salsero".
  • 🥇 Latin Grammy Winner (2019) — CD "Más de mí" by Tony Succar (Best Tropical Album).
  • 🏆 Cubadisco & Lucas Awards — Multiple national awards and honors.