[1] In 2010, Navarrete won a national competition during Cuba's Fiesta del Tambor,[2] winning first prize in the category of Bata drums, as well as for best interpretation by a female artist.
A review article in the New Yorker states: "A cornerstone of Santería religious ceremonies, batá drumming is a hypercompetitive ritual among men, judged on speed and memory; women are widely regarded as lacking the physical stamina for the instrument.
"[3] Navarrete is a long-standing member of Interactivo, a Havana-based musical collective led by the pianist Roberto Carcassés, who is known for incubating the city's best jazz talent.
[6][7][8][9][10] This 2018 album features an all-star cast of Cuban instrumentalists, including legendary bassist Alain Pérez and master drummer Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez.
[11][12] Following the release of her debut solo album Navarrete has toured internationally with a collaborative production called HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON in Australia, New Zealand, Europe[13][14] and North America.