dRachael

d'Rachael's Playlist Play All

1. Colors of the Sky  Play
2. Dance of the Dolphins Play
3. Contigo Aprendi Play
4. Only Time  Play
5. Kiyoki  Play
6. Jade's Tune  Play
7. The look of Love  Play
8. Tango for Evora Play

 
d’Rachael studied classical flute and the piano as a child, and later taught herself to play the harp.  She fell in love with the sleepy village of Yelapa (just south of Vallarta), and after numerous visits, she decided to take the plunge.  In the early 1980s, she moved from Tucson, Arizona, where she had won the “Jazz Woman of the Year” award, and brought her children to Yelapa to pursue her dream.  At first, being a single mother and a musician was difficult, but her neighbors in the close-knit community were always willing to lend a hand.  It wasn’t long before d’Rachael began building a reputation for her immense talent.  Today, she is a foundation of Vallarta’s music scene, and can be found playing regularly at restaurants (Archie’s Wok, Daiquiri Dick’s, and Coco’s Kitchen), weddings, and events.  The word “multi-talented” immediately comes to mind – in addition to the instruments mentioned above, she also sings, all while playing a diverse range of styles – classical, Latin, and jazz.  If you’re looking to get into Vallarta music, there’s no better starting point than d’Rachael.

 d'Rachael at Sunset in Puerto Vallarta

 d'Rachael playing Baroque Flute

 d'Rachael playing harp on the beach

 d'Rachael at Sunset in Puerto Vallarta

 d'Rachael playing Baroque Flute

 d'Rachael playing harp on the beach