Considered by the jazz critic and historian Ted Gioia as “the Andalusian Eva Cassidy”, Raya is a rare thing in art. She has developed a style where voice and guitar seem to breathe at the same time.
Songwriter, classically trained guitar player, European awarded jazz singer and jazz guitar graduated. Susana combines her singer-songwriter spirit with a jazz touch which is enhanced by her Spanish roots.
Her collaboration with the legendary jazz bass player, Steve Swallow in New York, opened the door to record her new album Wind Rose. Providence brought her the joy to make it with a five start team: Clifford Carter, Ira Coleman, Leo Amuedo and Cyro Baptista. The producer, Gary Burke, says: “She can sing, she can play and she can write. A triple threat as we say here in the States.”
Favourite Instruments
RENAISSANCE STEEL
THINLINE SEMI-HOLLOW BODY
RENAISSANCE NYLON
THINLINE SEMI-HOLLOW BODY
Videos
Ave de Paso - Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RN6
Drume Negrita - Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RN6
Susana Raya live at Paard van Troje - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RN6
Wind Rose Tour 2017 - Susana Raya Band - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RS6
Susana Raya & Rogerio Bicudo - Gitaarsalon - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RN6
When I Fall in Love - Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RS6
Renaissance RN6 - Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars
Renaissance RS6 - Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars
Susana Raya - Rick Turner Guitars - Renaissance RN6 - BigSky Strymon Pedal
Music
“My music is the result of being inspired by artists that have resonated in me profoundly. My biggest love has gone to Chet Baker, Pat Metheny, Elis Regina, Antonio Vega, Eva Cassidy, and many others…”
— Susana Raya
“A pure, honest, unaffected voice, extremely musical and fantastic lyrics, great talent.”
— Ira Coleman, musician
“In a perfect world, everyone would know her music”.
