Venezuelan Singer Nella Performs at WHBPAC

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC) and OLA of Eastern Long Island (Organización Latino Americana) announce their first co-presented mainstage performance on Saturday, March 25, at 8 p.m. with Nella, the Venezuelan songstress soaring up the charts after being crowned Best New Artist at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2019.

Nella emerged on the scene with her visceral fusion of the folklore roots of home country Venezuela, modern sound production and Andalusian inspirations. Her music resounds in every corner of the globe. Since skyrocketing to international renown, her success has been fueled by her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence. Her full-length debut album, “Voy” (“I Go”) received acclaim from NPR and yielded the hit “Me Llaman Nella” (“They Call Me Nella”) which surpassed 1.4 million Spotify streams and 1.4 million views on YouTube. In addition, the title track was named the 14th best song of 2019, in any genre, by The New York Times. She has packed venues throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe, but she has also accompanied Alejandro Sanz, Jennifer López, Carlos Vives, Luis Enrique, Susana Baca, Los Amigos Invisibles, Monsieur Periné, Caramelos de Cianuro and Guaco as a soloist.

WHBPAC has previously partnered with OLA to present “Encanto” in Spanish as part of OLA’s 19th Annual Latino Film Festival.

“After working together on the Latino Film Festival, this is a thrilling next step in the collaboration between WHBPAC and OLA,” said WHBPAC Executive Director Julienne Penza-Boone. “By expanding our programming through vital partnerships with organizations like OLA, we’re excited about continuing to bring emerging, diverse artists like Nella to our stage and to as many people as possible.”

“Nella is a tremendous talent and an inspiring performer,” added OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez. “The more Latinx and Latin American artists we bring to the East End, the more enriched our local cultural landscape becomes. Through partnerships like this one we want to try to ensure that all community members feel welcome in our local arts spaces and that they feel a sense of belonging. Showcasing music, film, and other artistic productions in Spanish is key to embracing our entire community. We are excited about continuing our partnership with WHBPAC.”

“Nella’s WHBPAC debut will come one day after she plays legendary Carnegie Hall,” said WHBPAC Marketing Director Heather Draskin. “The Latino community is vital to the East End, and we will continue to be a community resource by working with OLA and presenting compelling and timely performances like Nella.”

Tickets for Nella’s performance are $46 to $71 at whbpac.org or by calling 631-288-1500. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach.