Cimafunk elected member of the Grammy Academy

Cuban music is celebrating! Cimafunk was selected to be part of the new members of Recording Academy GRAMMYs.

"I feel honored to be part of the new class of members of the Recording Academy and join the countless creators and professionals who serve, celebrate and defend our musical community throughout the year," said the Cuban singer when sharing the news through from your your social networks.

“I am The Academy. It served!!! With the funky hand up that served!!! Thank you Recording Academy,” the artist added very happily.

Cimafunk was among the more than 2,700 music professionals of diverse genres, origins and disciplines who were invited to be part of the recording academy.

“Congratulations to music professionals of a wide range, genres and disciplines, who received an invitation to membership of the Recording Academy,” the institution said through its networks.

“Our members are essential to fulfilling our mission and fostering a better world for creators. The diversity of genres, crafts, backgrounds and regions represented in our membership helps ensure that all voices are heard,” the Recording Academy noted.

According to the American organization “with each new member, we are one step closer to accurately reflecting the vibrant music community we serve.”

Cimafunk receives this pleasant news while continues touring Europe with his album The food.

The tour of the Old Continent, which began on June 22 in Pamplona, Spain, and will run until next September, includes performances in several cities in France, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark and Switzerland. .

Recently, Cimafunk performed at pianist Chucho Valdés' concert at the Starlite Catalana Oeste Festival in Marbella, at which time they were also Pancho Cespedes and Pablo Milanés.