Belgian singer-songwriter Mari Bel recently moved to New York's East village, after spending more than 4 years in Havana, Cuba, where she recorded two albums: Havana Home (2018) and Encuentro – A tribute to Cuban jazz (2021). Encuentro, made out of her own compositions arranged and recorded by over 50 Cuban jazz musicians, was launched at the Havana jazz festival in 2022. Having lived in different countries, Mari Bel is inspired by different musical cultures and sings in 4 different languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese and French). French jazz has a special place in her heart after having lived in Paris for 4 years. You will find her performing in different New York jazz bars and restaurants, while currently composing new music as well. In her spare time, Mari Bel loves to dance salsa, samba & other Latin ballroom dances.