Milagros Pinera Ibaceta was born as the daughter of a musician in 1965 in Cardenas, Cuba. Following her studies at the “ Escuela Nacional de Instructores de Arte, La Habana†(National School of Art Instructors, Havana), where she specialized in singing, guitar and directing, she took part in various festivals in Cuba were she performed as a singer and guitar player. Milagros lives in Austria since the mid 90’s, where she has performed as the lead-singer and percussionist of various groups (such as; “Son Rumberosâ€,“ Sanmeraâ€) in various events and festivals, as well as in single projects at Porgy & Bess, Metropol, Jazz on Snow, Jazz-festival Wiesen were she has been enthusiastically received by the audience. As well as an appearance in “F@lco a Cyber Show†were she impersonated “ Demon Death†in the establishment Ronacher under the direction of Paulus Manker. In 2000 begins a cooperation with the violinist Daisy Jopling were as a result in 2003 they launch their first CD as the Duo “Son Dos†titled “Manana mi amor“. With an impressive interpretation of “Ausencia†(Goran Bregovic/Cesaria Evora) as solo artist, Milagros was part of the opening ceremony for the Vienna Festival Week in May of 2003. Together with Daisy Jopling and Jon Sass, Milagros Ibaceta Pinera is accompanied by success while on tour in Austria, Norway, Sweden and Belgium. Solo interpretations at various festivals and conducting various workshops round up Milagros artistic creativity. Following the launch of the CD “Leche Condensada†(jive Music) – Milagros Pinera & Sanmera at the beginning of 2005. Sanmera and Milagros are voted best Artists in the category Folk & World Music of the year, by the editorial department and lectors of the magazine “Concertoâ€.
