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Bio

Daada’s music bridges continents and cultures. The German-Colombian-Tanzanian artist makes multilingual music that blurs the borders between Pop, Afropop and Latin. Currently based between East Africa and Berlin, her multilingual, transcultural songs sound like a cocktail of Ayra Starr, Billie Eilish and Karol G.She began songwriting at age seven, accompanied by her violin. A few years later she picked up her grandma’s old guitar and never looked back; weaving stories in English, Spanish, Swahili and German ever since. 'Daada' derives from Swahili for 'sister'; paying homage to the multicultural universe that holds Daada's music and of course to sister- and womanhood: cornerstones of her message.

Press

"Immersing her sound in a global influence, the German-Colombian singer-songwriter flexes bold, infectious rhythms."
- CLASH Magazine
"A formidable force that promises an exciting future in the industry”
- The Citizen

Contact

mgmt@daadamusic.com

"Immersing her sound in a global influence, the German-Colombian singer-songwriter flexes bold, infectious rhythms."
- CLASH Magazine
"A formidable force that promises an exciting future in the industry”
- The Citizen

Bio

Daada’s music bridges continents and cultures. The German-Colombian-Tanzanian artist makes multilingual music that blurs the borders between Pop, Afropop and Latin. Currently based between East Africa and Berlin, her multilingual, transcultural songs sound like a cocktail of Ayra Starr, Billie Eilish and Karol G.She began songwriting at age seven, accompanied by her violin. A few years later she picked up her grandma’s old guitar and never looked back; weaving stories in English, Spanish, Swahili and German ever since. 'Daada' derives from Swahili for 'sister'; paying homage to the multicultural universe that holds Daada's music and of course to sister- and womanhood: cornerstones of her message.

Highlights

DISCOGRAPHY

LIVE

  • Surfana Festival (2024, NL), Pop-Kultur Festival (2024, DE), Karneval der Kulturen (2024,DE), National TV in Tanzania and Kenya (2023, TZ, KE), Reeperbahn Festival (2023, DE), Pure & Crafted Festival (2023, DE)

PRESS

RADIO

  • Bayern 2 (DE), RBB Fritz (DE), Radio Eins (DE), Reprezent 107.3FM (UK), Smooth Chill (Global) (UK), UbuntuFM Africa (SA), East Africa TV & Radio (TZ), TBC2 (TZ), Clouds (TZ), Nation FM (KE)

OTHER

  • Viral moment on TikTok (500K views)

  • Spotify Editorial (Bongopiano, Bongo Rising, Sakata, GSA Fresh Finds)

  • Boomplay Editorial (Lit Afro, Afro Party, Afro Bangers, cover of Fresh tunes)

  • Top 5 Newcomer nomination by Amazon Music Germany Breakthrough & All Hands on Deck

Contact

mgmt@daadamusic.com

"Immersing her sound in a global influence, the German-Colombian singer-songwriter flexes bold, infectious rhythms."
- CLASH Magazine
"A formidable force that promises an exciting future in the industry”
- The Citizen

Bio

Die deutsch-kolumbianisch-tansanische Daada lässt in ihrer mehrsprachigen Popmusik Grenzen zwischen Kontinenten und Kulturen verschwimmen.Ihre musikalische Reise begann bereits im Alter von sieben Jahren mit dem Geigenbogen in der Hand. Wenige Jahre später griff sie zur alten Gitarre ihrer Oma und seitdem gibt es kein Zurück mehr. In ihren Liedern auf Englisch, Spanisch, Swahili und Deutsch verwebt sie Geschichten, die Brücken zwischen den Kulturen bauen. Der Name "Daada" stammt aus dem Swahili und bedeutet "Schwester".

Highlights

DISCOGRAFIE

LIVE

  • Surfana Festival (2024, NL), Pop-Kultur Festival (2024, DE), Karneval der Kulturen (2024,DE), National TV in Tanzania and Kenya (2023, TZ, KE), Reeperbahn Festival (2023, DE), Pure & Crafted Festival (2023, DE)

PRESSE

RADIO

  • Bayern 2 (DE), RBB Fritz (DE), Radio Eins (DE), Reprezent 107.3FM (UK), Smooth Chill (Global) (UK), UbuntuFM Africa (SA), East Africa TV & Radio (TZ), TBC2 (TZ), Clouds (TZ), Nation FM (KE)

OTHER

  • Viraler Moment auf TikTok (500K views)

  • Spotify Editorial (Bongopiano, Bongo Rising, Sakata, GSA Fresh Finds)

  • Boomplay Editorial (Lit Afro, Afro Party, Afro Bangers, cover of Fresh tunes)

  • Top 5 Newcomerin Nominierung von Amazon Music Germany Breakthrough & All Hands on Deck

Bio

Daada is a German-Colombian artist raised in Tanzania. Now based between East Africa and Berlin, she makes multilingual, transcultural pop music. Daada first started songwriting at age seven and quickly took refuge in it to piece together a third-culture-kid identity. “Daada” derives from the Swahili (Tanzanian) word for “sister”. The pseudonym pays homage to the multiculturality that hugs her music but also to sister- and womanhood: cornerstones of her message. Expect delicate threads of pop and soulful singer-songwriting in English, Spanish, German and Swahili - all underpinned by catchy, danceable beats. She takes the stage with producer and good friend Maono.In 2022, Daada unveiled her first EP via Motor Music. It is a Spanglish collection of coming-of-age stories written over vastly different times and spaces, from Bogota to Berlin detailing first experiences of falling in love, desire and toxic relationships. In 2023 she unveils a new Afro-infused project with two Amapiano singles "Kiti" & "I'll See You" (listen here). Her music has earned Spotify and Boomplay editorial playlisting, airplay and interviews in Europe ( RBB Fritz (DE), Radio Eins (DE), Global's Smooth Chill (UK) ), and Africa (East Africa TV & Radio (TZ), TBC2 (TZ), Clouds (TZ), Nation FM (KE) ), attention from digital & print media (The Citizen (TZ), RBB Kultur (DE), Verdadera Locura (ES) ) as well as a nomination by Amazon Music Germany Breakthrough & All Hands on Deck as Top-6 Newcomer.Daada has performed at several Sofar Sounds and Festivals across Europe. This is only the beginning - with lots more eclectic and borderless music on the way in 2024.

Contact:
daada@daadamusic.com

Live

✨Upcoming Dates✨

💌 29. Aug 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Pop-Kultur Festival
💌 7. Sept 2024 in Bloemendaal aan Zee, Netherlands: Surfana Festival

✨Past Dates✨

💌 22. June 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Midsommar
BMW Motorrad Welt

💌 21. June 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Fête de la Musique
💌 18. May 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Karneval der Kulturen
💌 10. May 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Mulackei
💌 29. Nov 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Juamatano Groove, Alliance Français
💌 20. Sept 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Reeperbahn Festival
💌 11. Aug 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Support for Pink Mario
💌 8. July 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Pure&Crafted Festival
💌 30. March 2023 in London, UK: CWord Mag Presents
💌 25. Feb 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany: Sofar Sounds Nuremberg
💌 18. Feb 2023 in Bamberg, Germany: Sofar Sounds Bamberg
💌 22. Jan 2023 in Utrecht, Netherlands: Sofar Utrecht


✨Live Videos✨

with band

Daada’s music bridges continents and cultures. The German-Colombian-Tanzanian artist makes multilingual music that blurs the borders between Pop, Afropop and Latin. Expect bouncy multilingual tunes to feel good and dance to!

solo

Daada tells stories intimately laced with delicate e-guitar and loop pedal magic, in English, Spanish, German and Swahili.

Show

✨Upcoming✨

💌 29. Aug 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Pop-Kultur Festival
💌 7. Sept 2024 in Bloemendaal aan Zee, Netherlands: Surfana Festival

✨Past✨

💌 22. June 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Midsommar
BMW Motorrad Welt

💌 21. June 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Fête de la Musique
💌 18. May 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Karneval der Kulturen
💌 10. May 2024 in Berlin, Germany: Mulackei
💌 29. Nov 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Juamatano Groove, Alliance Français
💌 20. Sept 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Reeperbahn Festival
💌 11. Aug 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Support for Pink Mario
💌 8. July 2023 in Berlin, Germany: Pure&Crafted Festival
💌 30. March 2023 in London, UK: CWord Mag Presents
💌 25. Feb 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany: Sofar Sounds Nuremberg
💌 18. Feb 2023 in Bamberg, Germany: Sofar Sounds Bamberg
💌 22. Jan 2023 in Utrecht, Netherlands: Sofar Utrecht

with band

Daada & good friend, Maono (check him out more here), have a plan to live-Loop their way around the world with a sound enveloping Latin America, Africa and Europe. Expect delicately woven, eclectic songs underpinned by catchy, danceable beats.

solo

Daada tells stories intimately laced with delicate e-guitar and loop pedal magic, in English, Spanish, German and Swahili.

Tech Rider

Daada will bring:
Vocal mic
E-guitar
UA Dream '65 Reverb-Amp
Boss RC-1 loop pedal
E-kalimba

Daada will need:

EquipmentQuantity
Inputs (vox, guitar, kalimba)3
XLR cable2
Mic stand1
Jack cables3
Power socket / extension cable (for loop pedal power)1

Catering:
Party of 1 (Daada)
Lactose- and garlic-intolerant
Thank you, danke, gracias!Contact:
daada@daadamusic.com
+49(0)17682360238 (Maike)
http://daadamusic.com

Tech Rider

EquipmentQuantity
Inputs (vox x2, guitar, 6 inputs from interface)9
Mic (for small live percussion)1
Mic stand2
Key stand1
Wireless in-ear monitoring transmitter & receivers2

Catering:
Party of 3
lactose & garlic intolerant
Thank you, danke, gracias, asante!Contact:
mgmt@daadamusic.com
+49 (0)17682360238 (Maike)
http://daadamusic.com/#epk