Susana Orta

About me

to her talent as a soloist, she then worked with other groups such as the Septeto Internacional, Nolose and with bassist Paul Aubia.

At present, Susana creates her own project, “Susana O trio”, with influences of Afro-Cuban music, which she has actively studied for years. Looking for a more intimate and personal atmosphere to fully express herself, she chose a highly refined format, voice and piano, accompanied by percussion. Her repertoire, ranging from Cuban style to jazz, includes original arrangements.

Susana Orta López, born to a great family of musicians in Havana, Susana decided at age 18 to embark on an artistic career after completing her studies in Music Education in Cuba. Although she still improving her voice, Susan has shared stages and studios with many Cuban and international musicians. She especially worked with the Cuban vocal group Novel Voz, with whom she traveled around the world for 12 years. The group was declared best vocal group of Cuba in the 2005 Cubadisco record fair. In 2011, she left Cuba to settle in Switzerland, where she quickly joined the traditional Charanga orchestra Siga Volando. Due to her talent as a soloist, she then worked with other groups such as the Septeto Internacional, Nolose and with bassist Paul Aubia.

At present, Susana creates her own project, “Susana O trio”, with influences of Afro-Cuban music, which she has actively studied for years. Looking for a more intimate and personal atmosphere to fully express herself, she chose a highly refined format, voice and piano, accompanied by percussion. Her repertoire, ranging from Cuban style to jazz, includes original arrangements.