DARUMAS

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]

Previous Solo Careers

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]

Discography

  • 2024: Darumas (eponymous 7 track album)[7]

DARUMAS official website

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Meet Darumas, Latin Music's Next Big Band". Miami New Times. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  2. ^ Flores, Griselda (2024-11-07). "Meet the Best New Artist Nominees at the 2024 Latin Grammys". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  3. ^ "The Darumas Bring High-Energy Latin Beats to NYC". www.amny.com. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  4. ^ "How DARUMAS Built a Band—and a Sisterhood—Across Borders, Beats, and Broken Hearts". we are Mitú. 100% American & Latino. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  5. ^ Vides, Kari (2024-08-06). "Outside Lands: Latin pop-funk band DARUMAS is a must-watch". El Tecolote. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  6. ^ a b Val, Caroline (2025-05-26). "After a Debut-Era Latin Grammy Nomination, Where Does Darumas Go Next?". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  7. ^ Khahera, Serena (2024-05-17). "DARUMAS Drops Debut Album: A Groovy Latin Funk Journey". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
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