According to the source, second place went to Dannid, 31, from Havana, for his composition “Aguemale,” while third place went to the work “Biblioteca,” from the Arank project, made up of DJs Mazarick and Kevin Dberrio, also from Havana. Three special mentions were also given to Yongolailan, 33, a resident of New York, United States, for his song “The Flood”; Willy Mane, 25, from Havana, for his remix of “Bacalao con Pan”; and Reggis, 20, also from Havana, for his piece aSHÉ.

The ninth edition of the festival celebrated sonic innovation and the cultural diaspora, while fulfilling its goal of promoting the fusion of electronic music with elements of Cuban music.

The festival, which brings together Cuban artists under 35 years of age, both within and outside the country, reaffirmed its commitment to exploring new sonic narratives based on Cuban identity and integrating talents from both within and outside the island.

The winners will receive cash prizes, inclusion in the Eyeife 2025 International Festival lineup, and special broadcast of their songs on the festival’s platforms.

The organizers of the Eyeife Festival extended their congratulations to all participants, especially to the winners, whose work exemplifies this “call to creation, without borders.”

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