Haitian Artist Vedala Vilmond at Lincoln Center with DARUMAS

By Haitianbeatz

What happens when live music blends roots from Haiti, Miami, and beyond? Energy, color, and a groove you feel in your chest. That is what’s coming to Lincoln Center in October 2025, as Haitian American artist Vedala Vilmond takes the stage with DARUMAS.

This trio has momentum. Their self-titled debut album, written and recorded at 5020 Studios in Miami, folds Latin funk, pop, and old-school flair into a tight, modern sound. They were named “Future of Music” by Rolling Stone en Español, and their Latin GRAMMY nomination backs it up.

DARUMAS is a true team. Vedala leads with presence and heart. Aldana Aguirre, the Argentine bassist who has toured with Karol G, Luis Fonsi, and Fonseca, locks the low end with style. Ceci Leon, a Miami-born vocalist and guitarist with Cuban roots, brings warm tone and an R&B touch that rounds it out.

This Lincoln Center date is more than a show, it is a cross-cultural moment on a major stage. Expect rhythm-forward songs, stacked vocals, and a set built to move a room. If you want live music that connects people and place, start here.

In the next section, we will share what to know before you go, why this lineup matters, and how the new album shapes the set. For now, mark the date, bring a friend, and get ready to feel the pulse.

Born and raised in Haiti

Vedala Vilbrond, also known as Vedala Vilmond, carries Haiti in her voice. The phrasing, the swing, the lift at the end of a line, it traces back to early days at home. She lived in Haiti until she was 11, then moved to Chile with her family. The move widened her world, but the root stayed Haitian.

That root shows up in how she hears rhythm and how she leads a room. She sings with warmth and intent, grounded in songs learned at family gatherings and street celebrations. When she fronts DARUMAS, you can feel Haiti guiding the pulse.

Music was a home language long before stages and studios. Haitian Creole and French shaped how she plays with tone and timing. You hear that swing in held notes, clipped consonants, and quick turns that keep a melody alive.

Haiti taught her the feel that drives her set. Rara street lines and the steady sway of konpa gave her an inner clock. She knows when to leave space, when to push, and when to lock into one groove for release. The result is a voice that sits inside the beat, not on top of it. That touch keeps DARUMAS tight and alive.

At 11, Vedala moved from Haiti to Chile. New school, new friends, new sounds. She learned Spanish fast and found a place in local music circles. The shift did not wipe her slate. It added range.

She began honing her talent in Chile, testing ideas and growing her control. Creole phrasing met Latin pop sensibility, and a clear tone formed around both. You can hear that blend now, clean lines with a grounded pulse.

Her growth in Chile led to real momentum. She kept building, then signed with Sony Music Chile in 2020. That step marked a new chapter, more studio work, more reach, and a sharper vision.

Vedala's Passion for Drums and Rhythm

Rhythm is Vedala’s first language. She builds songs from the drum up, then lets melody ride the wave. Haitian traditions guide her choices, from the rolling sway of kompa to the urgent call of rara street processions. You feel that heritage in her phrasing, her time feel, and her sense of space.

On stage, she runs a hybrid setup that pairs a compact kit with hand percussion. Think tight kick and snare for punch, then tanbou-inspired tones, congas, and shakers for color. She stacks parts in layers, using polyrhythms that dance around the bass while locking the backbeat for the crowd.

Her touch drives DARUMAS. Aldana’s bass sits deep in her pocket, and Ceci’s guitar and harmonies float above. The kit stays clean, the hand drums speak in bursts, and the room starts to move as one. That is Vedala’s gift, rhythm as invitation, rhythm as home.

DARUMAS hits like a live wire. Three artists, one locked groove, and a self-titled debut cut at 5020 Studios in Miami that feels both classic and new. Their sound pulls from Latin funk, pop, and old-school charm, then tightens into songs built for movement. It is sleek, warm, and direct.

Rolling Stone en Español named them “Future of Music,” and praised their complementary tones and captivating rhythm. That is the band’s calling card. Each voice has a clear role, yet they write and play like a single unit. You hear it in the stacked harmonies, the pocket-first arrangements, and the way hooks land fast without losing depth.

The Latin GRAMMY nomination did not happen by chance. It reflects sharp songwriting, crisp production, and a live energy that translates on record. The album sounds like Miami’s pulse, bright and open, with room for percussion, bass, and guitar to speak. Nothing feels crowded. Nothing feels safe either. They take risks, then resolve them with smart turns and bold choruses.

Their unity shows up on stage most. The set breathes like a band that trusts its feel. Tempos sit in the pocket, call-and-response lines jump out, and transitions slide like a dance step. The result is a soundtrack for city nights and sunlit drives. You can trace the roots, but the mix is their own.

DARUMAS does not chase trends. They build a room, invite you in, and turn up the color. That balance of polish and pulse keeps ears on them, from Miami clubs to global festivals.

What to Expect from DARUMAS' Lincoln Center Show This Sunday

Lincoln Center sets a high bar, and this trio meets it with fire. October 10 2025 brings a tight, joy-filled set that celebrates their debut album, Miami roots, and Haitian pulse. Expect a show that moves, with grooves you feel and harmonies that ring across the plaza. Their “Future of Music” nod is not hype here, it is proof of how their sound bridges scenes and generations.

The band thrives in the moment. They keep the record’s polish, then add color with drum breaks, improvisations, and call-and-response vocals. Vedala drives the room from the kit, Aldana’s bass hits like a heartbeat, and Ceci’s warm tone threads soul into every hook. The night builds in waves, fast to tender to festive, then back to a dance-floor close.

This night is a snapshot of why critics called them the Future of Music. Three artists, one pulse, and a city-ready sound built to connect strangers. Be there, feel the pocket, then keep the rush going when you leave. Grab a friend, catch the show, and stream the album on your way home.

Vedala Vilbrond and DARUMAS bring a fresh blend of Haitian heartbeat, Miami color, and tight pop craft. Latin funk grooves meet stacked vocals and vintage sparkle, then land with modern punch. This Lincoln Center debut marks a proud moment for a Haitian American artist performance, and it shows how global roots can live in one bold sound.

Keep the momentum going. Stream their self-titled album, add it to your playlists, and share a track with a friend. Follow Vedala, Aldana Aguirre, and Ceci Leon on social media for new dates, behind-the-scenes clips, and drops from the road. Small acts of support help an emerging trio grow, and they help keep this cross-cultural wave strong.

Celebrate the mix. Miami bounce, Latin funk, and pop hooks can live as one. That is the promise of this Haitian American artist performance at Lincoln Center. It is proof that cultural fusion is more than a theme, it is a living groove that brings us closer, one chorus at a time.