Grammy winner Gaby Moreno comes to Vashon
Published 8:30 am Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Gaby Moreno will appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Vashon Center for the Arts.
Moreno’s star has risen in a remarkable arc since she left her native Guatemala for Los Angeles, releasing nine albums along the way.
Her achievements include a Grammy for “X Mí (Vol. 1),” Grammy nominations for “Alegoría,” (Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, 2023) and “Illusion,” (Best Latin Pop Album, 2017), and two Latin Grammy Awards (Best New Artist of 2013 and Best Traditional Tropical Album, in 2023).
She also earned an Emmy nomination for co-writing the “Parks and Recreation” theme song and has shared stages worldwide with artists including Bono, Andrea Bocelli, Tracy Chapman and Buena Vista Social Club.
Her versatility extends to television and film.
She voiced the character of Marlena and performed the theme song for Disney’s “Elena of Avalor,” contributed to Guillermo Del Toro’s “Cabinet of Curiosities,” and wrote “El Saber” for the acclaimed film “Radical.”
Her latest album, “Dusk,” released via Cosmica Artists, notably features a collaboration with Oscar Isaac on “Luna de Xelajú,” honoring their shared Guatemalan roots.
Moreno’s talents have been showcased on major television programs including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Good Morning America.
Her honors extends to those bestowed by heads of state.
In 2023, she was invited to perform three songs at a White House Rose Garden reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and introduced by Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden. Other performers at the event included Dolores Huerta and Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
And late last year, Moreno was bestowed with a Presidential Order by Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo, recognizing her vast contributions to music and culture and celebrating the pride she brings to Guatemala.
She was recently named the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from Guatemala and charged with working closely with various organizations that support the rights of immigrants and others who live on the margins.
For tickets, visit vashoncenterforthearts.org.
