Music Julieta Venegas & Judeline Music beyond the ages Julieta Venegas and Judeline belong to different generations, but they profess mutual admiration. The dozens of fans who attended their gathering at Espacio Iberia experienced this first hand.
Music Marina Tuset Music without borders On the 30th of May, Marina Tuset will play at Espacio Iberia Madrid, a unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most keyed up artists on the Spanish music scene live. And she will land with a Latin Grammy under her belt.
Music Noches del Botánico Ibero-America sets the beat Ibero-American talent came together at the latest edition of Noches del Botánico. Artists from Mexico, Perú, Argentina, Uruguay, or Venezuela, among other countries, join dozens of Spanish artists in an epic line-up.
Music Rozalén and El Chojin Holy insanity Last year, Rozalén and El Chojín released a song ('No es egoísmo') which combined the best of both their musical worlds. Espacio Iberia brought them together again and their talk revolved around the ‘insanity’ they devote their lives to: music.
Music Kiki Morente The evolution of flamenco Flamenco has a past, a present, and a future thanks to figures like Kiki Morente. Loyal to his father Enrique Morente’s transformative legacy, this artist revisits classic flamenco singing without turning his back on modernity in his next album, ‘Azabache’.
Music Yoly Saa True to myself Excited to surprise her audience again, singer and composer Yoly Saa will be presenting ‘No se me olvida’ at Benidorm Fest 2024, a song that’s part of her upcoming album where we can appreciate her Galician roots.
Music Girl bands Breaking into the music scene Girl bands are on the rise and are bringing back the ‘riot grrrl’ phenomenon. Catchy beats, good vibes on-stage and lyrics that connect with the younger generation. Do you want to get to know them?
Music Carlos Vives Latin bonding Carlos Vives, who aspires to two Latin GRAMMYs™ Awards at the upcoming edition (16th of November), brought together thousands of people at the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid to celebrate the Hispanidad.
Music Maréh A hymn to nature Prairies, mangroves, deserts, snow-covered mountains, jungles... These landscapes, which are part of different Colombian ecosystems, fill Maréh’s latest album (‘Tierra de promesas’). This singer-songwriter is nominated to two Latin GRAMMY™ Awards.
Music Tu Otra Bonita Beyond labels Tu Otra Bonita is a band that has had to ‘sweat’ for each listener, as they themselves admit. After the success of ‘Crema’, they’re adding the finishing touches to their next album while preparing for a mini-tour across music halls in November.
Music Depedro A ground wire Depedro’s music has the power to transport you to faraway lands: Latin America, North America, even Africa. A musical journey that is the result of the connections he’s established throughout his career.
Music Javier Perianes The honest pianist Javier Perianes, one of the most internationally renowned Spanish pianists, defends honesty when playing an instrument as the key to reaching the audience, over technical skill.
Music James Rhodes Travelling inwards Being in love with the creative process itself is what keeps pianist James Rhodes hooked on music, literature and photography. We went inside his home to get to know him a little better.
Music Aitana Music to fly high Aitana somehow inherited her talent for music from her artistic grandfather from Jaén, whom she never met. Today, she flies high with her songs, and brings her fans along for the ride.
Music Sebastián Yatra The voice of Ibero-America Curiosity and courage are what helped Sebastián Yatra transcend music to try his luck in the world of film. And he did so in Spanish as his hallmark, making Ibero-America proud.
Music Fernando Velázquez A cinema musician Sometimes just a few notes are enough to remember a film and feel moved again. Composer Fernando Velázquez, one of the most renowned and well-respected in Spain, knows what we’re talking about.
Music Besmaya A relaxed friendship Two friends with no other ambition than to make “relaxed pop” to have fun and entertain people. The Besmaya formula seems simple, but behind it is a lot of talent and many hours spent together.
Music Marina Herlop A universal language With ‘Pripyat’, an album sung in a made-up language, Marina Herlop has managed to draw public attention and earn her place on both the national and international scene.
Literature Rafa Cervera Musical (and emotional) education From journalism, where he became a role model for music fans, Rafa Cervera made the leap to literature. Now, he’s published his third novel: ‘Canción para hombres grandes’. An interview with a soundtrack.
Music Fangoria About Alaska y Nacho We chat to Alaska and Nacho Canut (Fangoria) about a bit of everything, almost in honour of the song that opens their latest EP (‘Ex Profeso’).
Music Xoel López A man of all places Xoel López had to travel far, really far, to find himself again. The result of this journey was ‘Atlántico’, an album that few understood but that today, coinciding with its tenth anniversary, stands unscathed.
Music Los Estanques & Anni B Sweet Comfortable bubble and unexpected elephant Los Estanques and Anni B Sweet have combined their talents to sign one of the most acclaimed albums of the year: 'Burbuja cómoda y elefante inesperado'. In upcoming months, their charming live performances will be heard across Spain.
Music Irenegarry The voice of generation Z Crystal clear melodies, catchy choruses, and an irresistible voice. The music of Irenegarry sounds spontaneous and fresh, two must-haves to win the hearts of the young (and not so young).
Music Dorian Cosmopolitan ritual With 'Ritual', Dorian’s new album, the band invites everyone to hit play on life after the pandemic and to celebrate a concept of cosmopolitanism that encourages us to mix and be inspired.
Music 2022 festivals Musical hedonism Pleasure. What you feel when you listen to your favourite song, sing it at the top of your lungs, and share it with thousands of people. After taking a break due to the pandemic, music festivals are back with a bang.
Literature Jorge Martí A hymn to life After a 27-year career, the lead singer of La Habitación Roja, one of the most veteran independent Spanish rock bands, decided to take stock and write his autobiography: 'Canción de amor definitiva' [Ultimate love song].
Music Dover Devil came to me Dover’s 'Devil came to me', a quintessential album for an entire generation, turns 25, and we’re celebrating by chatting to some of its makers and analysing its impact.
Music Haze The voice of the street Haze is the voice of the streets and his lyrics force us to look closely at a reality to which we often prefer to turn our backs. 'Carne de cañón', his next album, is not going to leave us that choice.
Music Nella On the way to success With a meteoric career, international recognition and a tour nearing completion in Madrid, Nella tells us the keys to her success: the fusion of different styles, love for her roots and her intimate voice.
Music Israel Suárez, “Piraña” Master touch Israel Suárez, “Piraña”, is part of a generation of percussionists who have combined different contemporary styles, rhythms and influences: from pop to Latin jazz, the cajón box drum transcends beyond flamenco.
TAB Connection Volando Music connecting the world The most important event within Ibero-American cinema, the PLATINO Awards, took off on the 30th of September in Madrid with an epic soundtrack: the preview of 'Volando', an original musical documentary directed and written by Javier Limón.
Music Lucas Vidal Much more than soundtracks Lucas Vidal, a composer from Madrid inspired by the likes of Bach, Wagner, Queen and Paco de Lucía, has signed scores for films as diverse as The Island Inside or Fast & Furious 6.
Music Julián Villagrán Back to the 90s This isn’t an actor who also sings, but a musician that has made a career out of acting. Villagrán launches his first album, influenced by rave music and independent British rock.
Music Almudena Heredero Cultural Management, Music, and Equality Because of her experience, market vision and knowledge, Almudena Heredero has played a part in the necessary renewal that the Spanish music industry has undergone over the past ten years. Among the changes are, of course, women’s fight to gain visibility and equality. We chatted with her.
Music Single The Elegance of Subtlety They release records at their own pace, without pressures of any kind. Teresa Iturrioz and Ibon Errazkin, the members of Single, are cult artists in their own right. Their music, however, is open to all publics — an exquisite blend of pop and folk that could belong to any period, but which always sounds fiercely personal.
Music CANADA The Barcelona-based production company behind music videos for Katy Perry and Rosalia Despite what its name and track record may suggest, the CANADA production company was founded in Barcelona more than a decade ago, leaving a signature mark on the international audio-visual scene.
Music Eduardo de la Iglesia Soundtracks for Binary Realities He’s as likely to make music for a fight between virtual warriors as a futurist adventure or a battle set during World War II. A forerunner on the other side of the pond, Eduardo de la Iglesia, from Madrid, talks to Talento a bordo about one of the most creative and unknown jobs of our time: making soundtracks for video games.
Music Zahara Feminine Singular In less than a decade, Zahara has become one of the leading figures of the Spanish indie scene. Her songs reach a wide audience that also supports her restlessness and versatility as an artist. Hers is a self-managed career with an artistic stance committed to equality.
Music Kase.O Rhythm, Rhyme, and Empathy In the last four years, rapper Kase.O has taken Spanish hip-hop to the top. The proof: over 20,000 copies sold of the album ‘El círculo’, a triumphal tour of Spain and Latin America, and several awards and nominations.
Music Raül Refree At the Roots In the last few years, Raül Refree has become one of the most important and international producers in the Spanish music scene. His name is linked to the new flamenco cultivated by Silvia Pérez Cruz, Rocío Márquez or Rosalía, but is also connected to records by Mala Rodríguez, Albert Pla, Josele Santiago, Kiko Veneno, and now also Rodrigo Cuevas’ awaited new album.
Literature Marwan A 21st-Century Troubadour Writer, singer, composer, singer-songwriter. His great ability to deal with complex issues full of sentimental motivations simply and personally has brought him success, fame and recognition. In December, he’ll close the tour for his latest record, ‘Mis Paisajes Interiores’, in Madrid, during which he has offered more than two-hundred concerts in the last three years between Spain and Latin America.
Music Julia de Castro The Life and Death of De la Puríssima After ten years on the stage, De la Puríssima is saying goodbye. Led by Julia de Castro, voice and soul of this quartet that dared to merge cuplé with jazz, they will say goodbye forever to their fans in a memorable performance at Festival de Otoño. Amen.
Music Adriana Tanus Music for Diversity Adriana Tanus, conductor of the OJEM [Madrid European Youth Orchestra], has turned music into the best instrument to fight for a more diverse and tolerant world. Her next adventure: presenting Mozart’s 'Requiem' with her musicians at the National Auditorium of Music in Madrid.
Music Coque Malla A Revolution with a Name of its Own A natural stage animal, Coque Malla is also the author of some of the best songs in Spanish recorded in recent decades. Although he doesn’t believe in it, his latest album is touched by what is commonly known as maturity.
Music La Bien Querida Spells of Love and Music La Bien Querida is back with ‘Brujería’, an album that works as a magic spell in many ways. One of the leading figures in the Spanish alternative scene –she also has a cameo in the 3rd season of Spanish TV series ‘Paquita Salas’—, with this album she is celebrating her first decade in music.
Music Le Parody “Berlin is my Jerusalem” The singer and electronic music producer is about to turn the Spanish music scene on its head with ‘Porvenir’, a musical manifesto where past and future converge.
Music León Benavente The Four Riders of Spanish Pop The fourpiece has just released a third long-feature album, ‘Vamos a volvernos locos’ (Warner, 2019), their most energetic work to date but not without emotion. It’s a collection of songs that will make you dance on the dancefloor in between sobs.
Music Tomatito “Flamenco Should Be Learned From Childhood” Considered the best flamenco guitarist on the planet, Tomatito accepts the compliments with absolute humility. Because behind his talent are many hours of work. A good example of this is his upcoming 'El concierto de Aranjuez', an album the Almería-born musician has already been playing on stages all over Spain.
Music Amaral People First They were two restless teenagers when they met in Zaragoza in 1992. Twenty-seven years after joining the infectious euphoria that pervaded Spain that year, Eva and Juan, Amaral, are still the most stable couple in Spanish music. Their new album, 'Salto al color', is out today, and it comes with their usual gifts—coherence, quality and love for life.
Cinema and theatre Mastodonte The Musical Reinvention of Asier Etxeandia We have a chat with Asier Etxeandia main character of 'Sordo', the new Almodovar´s film, who continues on tour playing the songs from the first album by Mastodonte, his band and real passion.
Music Limón Jr. Music in His Genes About to release 'Solid', his debut album and probably one of the hits this season, Javier Limón Jr. is as scant with words as he is lavish with creativity. Because, as he says: "I would rather give people lots of music to listen to than plenty to talk about.” Like father, like son.
Music Rodrigo Cuevas The Unusual Folkie He calls himself an agitator. What Asturian Rodrigo Cuevas wants and works for is a reappraisal of the values transmitted by Spanish folklore. And he does so sporting a provocative look combining tights, suspenders and his inseparable wooden shoes. Who said folklore has to be boring?
Music Are You An Expert In Spanish Music? There are emotions that are difficult to translate. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take this test and discover your true knowledge about Spanish music.
Music Summer of ‘19 The Sound Of New Spanish Emerging Talent Hinds, Cupido, The Parrots, Rober Sua, Los Estanques, Alice Wonder, Kidd Keo... Summer of ‘19!
Music Mala Rodríguez Respect Mala Rodríguez anticipated the present state of pop music, where the Latin thing is now a key element. After almost five years without a new album, she has a few new singles out. 'Aguante' (‘Endurance’) is the most recent one. We talk to her.
Music Javier Limón “Spain Is An Endless Source Of Talent” We talked with Javier Limón to celebrate the twenty years of Casa Limón, his unstoppable production company, and to learn about his new projects.
Music Iván ‘Coyu’ Ramos How A DJ Becomes A Man In Ibiza After an intense, 15-year career, countless tracks and remixes, this autumn Coyu, the most in-demand DJ and producer in Spain, is presenting 'You Don’t Know', his first album, on which he collaborates with the elite of contemporary electronic music.
Music San Sebastián The Temple Of Jazz The 54th edition of the Jazzaldia Festival offered 100 performances in 15 different stages. Like every year, San Sebastián became the world’s epicenter of jazz for a few days.
Music Lourdes Hernández The Return Of Russian Red The Madrid-born musician Russian Red, who took her name from a lipstick shade, has returned to her hometown to perform at Noches del Botánico on 31 July.
Literature Traptatus Logico-Philosophicus Trap Goes To College In his in-depth essay 'Más allá del trap (Beyond Trap)' young thinker Ernesto Castro dissects the music popularized by artists such as C. Tangana, Yung Beef, Bad Gyal, Pimp Flaco, Kinder Malo o Cecilio G, dissolving the lines between high- and low-brow culture.
Music María Rodés When Sensibility Becomes Emphatic Catalan singer-songwriter María Rodés (Barcelona, 1986) has been in music for over a decade but she’s become particularly popular by voicing this summer’s ad by a popular beer brand, advocating the preservation of ocean life.
Music Flamenco In Style The Teatro Real completes its second season of 'Flamenco Real', an initiative that saw the main figures of contemporary flamenco enter a true temple of Spanish culture.
Music Long-Nailed Rosalía (From A to Z) How do you become an international star? Besides talent and special gifts, how much luck is necessary? Almodóvar, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Palomo Spain, Dua Lipa, and the Kardashians are usually right. And they all love Rosalía.
Music Go To A Music Festival And Stay For The City Museum In Spain, there are music festivals in many cities big and small. Whether you are into electronic music, pop, indie, rock or heavy metal, you will surely find yours. And if you happen to also like to visit museums, here is a list of suggestions to enjoy both. The problem is, which one(s) to choose?