DARUMAS
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DARUMAS is a U.S.-based funk pop band. The group includes Argentine bassist Aldana Aguirre, Cuban-American singer and guitarist Ceci León, and Haitian singer Vedala Vilmond.[1]
The trio first connected through social media, and then traveled to Argentina to record their first songs.[1] DARUMAS was nominated for the Best New Artist Award at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards.[2] They were also featured at the 2024 Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in New York City.[3]
In 2025, DARUMAS performed at Rock in Rio and Lollapalooza Argentina.[4]
DARUMAS takes their name from the Japanese daruma doll symbolizing resilience.[5]
Aldana Aguirre's parents are both musicians.[6] Aldana started playing the bass at age fifteen, and later toured as Karol G's bassist.[1]
Vedala Vilmond was born in Haiti. After moving to Chile at age eleven, she signed with Sony Music Chile at age fifteen.[1] Vilmond's father is a sound engineer.[6]