Young Masters: Ella Bric & Linda Diaz

Two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Ella Bric and NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest winner Linda Diaz, invite us into an evening of music shaped by the city they call home. Performing for an intimate audience at ArtXNYC, they’ll share unreleased material alongside selections from their existing repertoire, tracing the rhythms, stories, and spirit of New York through their sound. This special night is part of the Young Masters series, a platform that honors artists who have achieved exceptional mastery early in their careers, celebrating them for redefining their fields and inspiring a new generation.

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New York Music Month is an initiative of the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.

About Ella Bric

Ella Bric, formerly known as Linda Briceño, is increasingly recognized in the artistic scene across the continent, especially after winning the "Producer of the Year" award at the 2018 Latin Grammy Awards—the first woman to achieve this honor. Originally from Venezuela, Ella's professional background in music stems from El Sistema de Orquestas and her self-taught exploration of composition and music production.

Ella's career spans her role as a trumpeter, soloist, and cultural leader, earning her recognition as a Young World Leader by the World Economic Forum's 2011 "Global Shapers" program. Over the years, she has collaborated with luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis and Arturo Sandoval before transitioning into composing, arranging, and producing music. Her work reflects her personal journey as a woman in music and addresses contemporary societal issues through her art.

Ella has received multiple accolades, including the 2019 Grammy Award for producing "Balance" by Gustavo Casenave, and she was a finalist in the prestigious Rolex Mentor-Protégé program, where she exchanged ideas with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Additionally, Ella received the Musa Award Elena Casals as a Revelation Artist, was selected as a 2024–25 NYU Steinhardt Artist-in-Residence, and was part of Karol G's "Mañana Será Bonito" tour, solidifying her presence in the international music scene. With a conceptual album underway, Ella Bric continues to break the boundaries of contemporary music.

About Linda Diaz

Linda Diaz is a singer-songwriter from Manhattan’s Lower East Side, defined by her soulful voice, poetic lyricism, and jazz sensibility. She first gained national acclaim in 2020 when she won the NPR Tiny Desk Contest with her original song, “Green Tea Ice Cream.” The track — a modern-day “favorite things” and a heartfelt tribute to her LES roots — earned praise from Brittany Howard and NPR Tiny Desk creator Bob Boilen. After a period of personal and creative transformation, Diaz returns with her latest single, “Watching Ourselves Die” (ft. Solomon Fox), marking the beginning of her most daring project yet — a sound that fuses alt-R&B with elements of jazz, soul, and indie pop, grounded in the grit and magic of NYC. A true daughter of the Lower East Side, Linda Diaz is a rising star embodying resilience, reinvention, and an unshakable sense of self. Beyond music, Diaz is a former New York City chess champion — a testament to the tenacity and creativity that continue to shape her artistry today.

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