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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
2024 Sophomore EP - 'Home' via The Orchard
2023 Three Amapiano-infused singles ('Kiti', 'I'll See You' & "Call Me" )
2022 Debut EP - 'Daada' via Motor Music (Made with Colombian greats Jose Gaviria, Mosty and Juan Pablo Vega.)
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
2024 Zweite EP ,Home' via The Orchard
2023 Drei Amapiano-angehauchte Singles ('Kiti', 'I'll See You' & "Call Me" )
2022 Debut EP ,Daada' via Motor Music (produziert von Kolumbianischen Größen Jose Gaviria, Mosty und Juan Pablo Vega.)
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:
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Inputs (vox, guitar, kalimba) | 3 |
| XLR cable | 2 |
| Mic stand | 1 |
| Jack cables | 3 |
| Power socket / extension cable (for loop pedal power) | 1 |
Catering:
Party of 1 (Daada)
Lactose- and garlic-intolerantThank you, danke, gracias!Contact:
daada@daadamusic.com
+49(0)17682360238 (Maike)
http://daadamusic.com
Tech Rider
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Inputs (vox x2, guitar, 6 inputs from interface) | 9 |
| Mic (for small live percussion) | 1 |
| Mic stand | 2 |
| Key stand | 1 |
| Wireless in-ear monitoring transmitter & receivers | 2 |
Catering:
Party of 3
lactose & garlic intolerantThank you, danke, gracias, asante!Contact:
mgmt@daadamusic.com
+49 (0)17682360238 (Maike)
http://daadamusic.com/#epk