Leslie Cartaya is a Cuban singer and songwriter born in San Nicolás de Bari, Cuba, who later established her career in Miami, Florida. Integrating traditional rhythms such as son cubano, bolero, timba, and cha-cha-cha with American jazz and funk, Cartaya has developed a diverse musical repertoire. She is associated with the label El Caribe Productions.
In Miami, Cartaya has performed at venues like the Ball & Chain club and has appeared on Spanish-language television programs, including Telemundo's Hoy Día.
Her discography includes the albums Llevame Contigo (2015) and Spanglish (2026). She has also released a variety of singles, including "Baila (Salsa Version)" in 2018, "Yo Viviré (Live Acoustic Sessions)" in 2021, "Relax!" in 2023, and "Vuelvo a Sonreir" in 2025.
