Dee Hernandez joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about her upcoming album Deshecha, her newest single “Used,” and the journey that brought her from Cuba to Canada through music.

We discuss Dee’s writing process, including how many of her songs begin with bass lines, rhythm, mood, and feeling before lyrics or chords take shape. Dee also talks about writing in both English and Spanish, and how each song’s language is connected to the experience, dream, or memory that inspired it.

We get into the stories behind songs like “Used,” “Danzón,” “Odumile,” and “16,” as well as Dee’s work with producer El Tata, musical director John Bailey, and the musicians helping bring her Afro-Cuban, jazz, soul, R&B, funk, and Latin influences together.

Dee also speaks openly about coming to Canada as a teenager, reconnecting with Cuban musical traditions, journaling, dreams, motherhood, community, the importance of artistic confidence, and learning to make music that is fully and honestly her own.

Dee’s upcoming album Deshecha is on the way, and her music is available now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.

Check out Dee’s music and tour dates here:
https://www.deehernandezmusic.com/

Dee Hernandez photo credit: Terry Winchester

Modifications made (cropping and graphic design).

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