Born and raised in Skopje, Teodor is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, keyboards and percussion. Performing across many genres, Teodor performs as both a solo artist and a member of some of Macedonia’s most popular bands, including Filch, Foolish Green and The Mole Pack. This year he is launching a debut solo album, for which he’ll record original compositions and will include many guests from around the Balkans.
Andrés Rigau is a guitarist and cuatro player from Puerto Rico, who holds a BA from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Andrés started his musical career at a very young age, playing folk music with his brother in traditional celebrations and family gatherings. As a professional musician Rigau had the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico at music festivals in México, Ecuador, Europe and the US. Andrés’ approach to music making is very community oriented, having focused most of his work on children, young people and the promotion of Puerto Rican cultural heritage. Over the years he has developed many musical projects of his own including Parrandero Profesional, Cóctel Music, Kimbau and Grupo Andante. Andrés has worked professionally as a composer, arranger and producer for salsa orchestras, theater productions, jingles for advertising and Reguetón singers.
A graduate of UNICAMP (Campinas), Bruna specializes in both classic Brazilian music, influenced by tropicália artists like Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso, and global pop styles. “I believe in micro politics and in the potential for real change through art,” says Bruna whose collaborative projects span the worlds of art and activism. Bruna’s ensemble YANAY, which was formed as part of a residency with visual artists in rural Paranáher, was recently awarded grant from IBERMUSICAS to present their compositions at Berklee College in Valencia, Spain.
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