Maya Azucena has been nominated as Best Leading Actress in a Musical by AUDELCO for her roles in Off-Broadway Musical Cross That River. The AUDELCO Awards, also known as the Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards, recognize excellence in Black Theater. The AUDELCOs are the only awards that honor Black Theater and they are cherished. Other nominations […]
Published Writer, Ariel Hyatt’s “Ultimate Guide To Music Publicity”
Maya Azucena is now a published author having contributed a chapter based on her own journey as an international recording artist to the new book from “PR Pro” Ariel Hyatt, called “The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity”. The book breaks down everything you need to know to master an effective and well rounded communication strategy […]
HBO Soundtrack “Gonna Be Alright”
If you watch the brilliant documentary, The Bronx, USA on HBO, you may recognize a familiar voice at the end of the film: Maya Azucena’s song, “Gonna Be Alright”. About the film, “Revisiting the streets, stores and memories of his childhood, (producer) George Shapiro reflects on the singularity of the borough he grew up in […]
New Music “Changed My Mind (Anthony Nicholson Remix)”
Chicago’s DJ Anthony Nicholson & Maya Azucena united to create a masterful house remix to one of Maya’s soulful songs, “Changed My Mind”, originally released on her critically acclaimed “Cry Love” album. The remix is available everywhere now on streaming platforms accompanied by a spirited video of Maya dancing on a beach with her signature […]
New Music “You Matter”
“You Matter” is a song born out of sadness, frustration and helplessness to help others transform those emotions into hope, healing, and empowerment. This soulful groove with bright horns inspired by New Orleans R&B is motivational, danceable, catchy, and an anthem that celebrates historic beauty and light. “It’s a song that I feel expresses my […]
Cross Continental Duet “Two Sides”
“Two Sides” is an emotional and inspiring duet composed across three continents by Maya Azucena and OAD. The song is based around two rousing voices, acoustic guitars, warm keyboard layers and sincere, personal lyrics. The story reminds us of the connectedness of humankind despite the labels and the wars we find ourselves in the middle […]
Grover Washington Jr. Tribute
“Clearwater Jazz Holiday” – With an audience of 10,000+, Maya Azucena is proud to be on a powerful lineup of names such as Gloria Gaynor, Snarky Puppy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more. She will sing as the frontwoman for Jason Miles and his super-group tribute to Grover Washington Jr, known as, “To Grover, With […]
The Revolution, Reimagining Woman’s Wellness
Maya Azucena is an invited speaker at 2021 Revolutionizing Women’s Health Summit bringing together 20 women across a variety of different industries to share their stories, expertise and all the juicy wisdom they can provide. Maya will be a guest “expert” discussing how she navigates the world as an Empath. September 27.
American Representative @ Int’l Expo
“Expo 2020 Dubai” – The BBC have rescheduled the 2020 Dubai Expo for 2021, and Maya Azucena has been invited to represent her country as a performer. “Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Through our theme of Connecting Minds, Creating […]
New Music: Unleash Me
Mayas latest single and music video, “Unleash Me (Remix by BeatQuin)”, was released in May 2020 under Bahce Kat Muzik label. The song continues to gain attention as Maya’s management team plans for the release of a second single and EP this Summer. “Unleash Me” is an inspirational anthem for all who’ve had to overcome […]