Five Minutes With: Pop-Rock Artist Yafania

Yafania, Vancouver’s emerging queen of dreamy romance pop, creates captivating tales of longing and self-discovery through her cinematic soundscapes. Her newest single, Don’t You Wanna Be With Me?, delves into the frustration of unexpressed love, picking up where The Right Guy left off. With stunning visuals, rich instrumentation, and an emotionally driven narrative, Yafania is reshaping the genre of romance pop for a fresh generation.

Yafania
Photo by: Mara Zillums

Name:

Yafania

Genre:

Pop-Rock

Founded:

2024

Latest Single:

Don’t You Want To Be With Me?

Latest Video: 

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl.

Road or studio?

Both.

Where can we follow you?

YouTubeSpotifyInstagram

Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Cactus Club holds a soft spot because when we were filming “The Right Guy”, my co-star Pearce Joza and I went to different Cactus Club Locations to grab a bite and unwind in.

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Beach Avenue is the best spot to unwind in. Everyone who has seen Beach Avenue knows that the ocean view is stunning!

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Queen Elizabeth Park is my favourite and has the best walkways.

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

My favourite is Fox Cabaret, it has an incredible atmosphere, great acoustics, and a rich history of hosting legendary and intimate performances.

What is your favourite music store in your city?

I am forever a Long & McQuade girl at heart.

 

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Emilea Semancik was born in North Vancouver. Emilea has always always wanted to work as a freelance writer and currently writes for the Vancouver Guardian. Taking influence from journalism culture surrounding the great and late Anthony Bourdain, she is a recipe author working towards publishing her own series of books. You can find her food blog on Instagram: