Music Valeria Castro Praising her roots Valeria Castro is following in the footsteps of great Spanish singer-songwriters. One of those unique voices who, calling on her roots —her family, her homeland, her feelings— is able to touch the hearts of thousands of people.
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.