Raquel is a New York City-based singer-songwriter whose songs outline her personal journey, writing from experiences with navigating adolescence. She draws influence from artists spanning different genres, including Adele, Elton John, Busta Rhymes, and Alanis Morissette. She has recently had the privilege of working and touring with recording artist Wyclef Jean. This mentorship has lead her to exploring the many different facets of songwriting, performance, and the music industry as an entity. Raquel will be featured on Wyclef’s upcoming album, “Wyclef Goes Back to School”.

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