Welcome to Princess Orelia Collective Page

Princess Orelia Collective is an all-female band dedicated to paying tribute to Panamanian jazz pioneer Princess Orelia Benskina. This collective is comprised of diverse national and international women writers, poets, musicians, activists, and educators who celebrate the multidimensionality of Princess Orelia Benskina. Dedicated to exploring Benskina's facets as a writer, dancer, singer, and jazz pioneer, the collective commemorates the life and work of Benskina and the larger Afro-Caribbean Panamanian women and their diaspora.

Members:

Patricia Zárate de Pérez, Musical Director (Panama)

Yvette Modestín, Script (Panama)

Nadia Washington, Voice (USA)

Ciara Moser, Bass (Austria)

Milagros Blades, Percussion (Panama)

Jas kayser, Drums (England)

Zahili Zamora, Piano (Cuba)

Carolina Perez, Trumpet (Panama)

Shanyra Torres (Panama)

Holly Channell, percussion (USA)

Alexandra Clark: Coro (Panama)

Kris Innis: Coro (Panama)

Daniela Baraona: Bailarina (Panama)

Larissa Monroy: Bailarina (Panama)

Para mas información sobre Princess Orelia Benskina Visite: https://www.panamaniansuite.com/general-7

Performance at the Panama Jazz Festival 2025 HERE