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Meet Daryen Santamaria, the Cuban-born violinist shaping contemporary Latin jazz. Fronting Dayren Santamaria & Made in Cuba since 2015, she fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms with salsa and classical influences to create a fresh, expressive sound. Based in Los Angeles, Daryen collaborates with top Latin jazz artists and ensembles around the city, bringing vibrant, high-energy performances to audiences across Southern California.