The singer Ivette Cepeda brought the music and memories of Cuba to the Meidinerz Jazz Club in Gijón, Asturias, this Saturday, November 14, with two concerts during which she explored part of the island's song repertoire. One of the most emotional moments of the night was the tribute to the troubadour Pepe Ordaz, who shared the stage with the artist.
Accompanied by guitarist and musical director José Luis Beltrán, Cepeda delivered an intimate show that blended bolero, filin, trova, and son. The songs evoked particularly meaningful memories for Cubans living in Spain who have been far from their homeland for years.
Ivette Cepeda continues her tour in Spain
The renowned Cuban performer is touring several Spanish cities with the "Segundo Viaje" Tour Spain 2026-2027, a tour that has already passed through Tarragona, Valencia, Alicante, and Vigo.
In Gijón, Cepeda admitted that one of his main goals during this tour is to sing for the Cubans living in Spain those songs that connect them with their roots, their experiences, and the memories of an island that, although geographically distant, remains close in their minds.
The acoustic format, supported by Beltrán's guitar, allows the singer to explore different interpretive nuances and give prominence to the lyrics of composers who have influenced generations both within and outside of Cuba.
Two concerts in Gijón and an emotional tribute to Pepe Ordaz
The Meidinerz Jazz Club, a cultural association dedicated to promoting live music, organized two performances with the artist on the same night, at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The repertoire included compositions by Augusto Blanca, Silvio Rodríguez, and Juan Formell, among other Cuban authors.
The first concert was dedicated especially to José Andrés (Pepe) Ordaz Aguilera (Havana, 1959), a prominent singer-songwriter and representative of the Nueva Trova movement in Cuba, who currently resides in Asturias.
Ordaz joined Cepeda to perform two of his own songs: "Son para ti" and "Álex," also known as "Tengo un amigo." The meeting between both artists was one of the most moving moments of the evening.
Cepeda's tour will continue in Galicia. On Thursday, November 26, a meeting with the Cuban community in Ourense is scheduled to discuss roots, emigration, and cultural identity. He will then perform concerts on Friday, November 27, in Allariz and on Saturday, November 28, at the Liceo de Ourense.
Born in Sancti Spíritus, Ivette Cepeda is one of the most recognized voices in contemporary Cuban music. Her artistic career is closely linked to bolero, filin, and trova, genres that she has brought to international stages with a deeply intimate interpretive style and a very personal touch.
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