Nana Y La Esencia, headed by the powerful vocals of Nana Clara, are a group of seasoned musicians playing Cuban dance music.
Of Ghanaian heritage, Nana Clara was born and raised in Spain and began her musical journey in Havana in 2007, where she was mentored by the late Gregorio 'El Goyo' Rodriguez, founder of the Conjunto Folklorico Nacional.
Esencia means "essence" in Spanish and together they encapsulate the essence of London and the Latin scene in London. This daring group of musicians are ready to hit the stage and get the audience up and dancing non-stop.

Nana y La Esencia met on London's vibrant Latin scene and have performed across the UK and internationally at events including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Big Chill and Secret Garden Festivals, and have shared the stage with artists as diverse as Lilly Allen, Jamie Cullum, Mark Ronson and others.