Stand #50-52, 87-89 ___ Womex
A Coruña, 25-29 October 2023
Catalan companies playing at Womex 2023 TARTA RELENA
OPENING CEREMONY (PALACIO DE LA ÓPERA) WEDNESDAY 25 TH OCTOBER 20:00
MAGALÍ SARE & MANEL FORTIÀ
ATLANTIC CONNECTIONS STAGE (TEATRO ROSALÍA DE CASTRO) THURSDAY 26TH OCTOBER 22:30
CATALAN ARTS NETWORKING RECEPTION:
Join us in our reception and get in touch with Catalan artists and companies! THURSDAY, 26TH OCTOBER 2023 AT 12:00 LOCATION: CATALAN ARTS STAND #50-52, 87-89.
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Fostering Catalan Creativity Worldwide Once again, the Government of Catalonia, through the Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC), attends Womex with around 25 Catalan companies, events and institutions, joining as co-exhibitors at the stand of Catalan Arts - Government of Catalonia stand #50-52, 87-89. Womex has always been an important part on the international strategies for the promotion of the Catalan music industry and an excellent marketplace for World Music projects from Catalonia, as well as for a great diversity of companies (management agencies, record labels, publishers, etc.) from our country. This booklet gathers information on the delegates from Catalonia attending Womex 2023 in A Coruña. If you want more information on a particular one, please do not hesitate to contact them directly or contact us for further assistance. We hope you enjoy the fair and have a chance to meet our professionals.
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Catalan Professionals at Womex Companies, Agents & Artists
18 Latencia
05 Afuerenyo Music
19 Let The Music Flow
06 As de Guia
20 Mercat de Música Viva de Vic
07 Bacana
21 Missex
08 Balaio Producciones
22 Núria Domènech -Momi Maiga
09 Blanco y Negro
23 Produccions Submarines
10 Blumusic produccions
24 Rosazul Música
11 Diàspora Colab
25 Sambach
12 Escenamusic
26 Segell Microscopi
13 Fira Mediterrània Manresa
27 Sonde 3
14 Guspira Management
28 The Indian Runners
15 Jazz I am -Taller de Músics 16 Julio Quintas -Management
Institutions
& booking
29 Catalan Arts –ICEC
17 La Lvcha
Data last updated on October 2023
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
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Afuerenyo Music BOOKING AGENCY | FESTIVAL | LABEL
Afuerenyo Music is an Artist Development & Booking agency focused in eclectic music and all their beautiful fusions. We empower the world’s heritage in a music development way, working for an engaging traditional and contemporary sound. We are based in Barcelona. www.afuerenyomusic.com | +34 635 301 158 | info@afuerenyomusic.com @afuerenyomusic
Contact at Womex Miguel Ramón / Carmen Molares +34 635 30 11 58 / +34 634 081 984 info@afuerenyomusic.com
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
As de Guia MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
A management agency based in Barcelona that was born from the union of two economists who are passionate about music. We design a specific strategic path for every artist with the aim of growing their current and future potential. asdeguia.cat | +34 667 286 408 | laura@asdeguia.cat asdeguiamgmt asdeguiamgmt
WOMEX Showcase: Magalí Sare & Manel Fortià 26 Oct | 22:30 Teatro Rosalía de Castro Contact at Womex Laura Gràcia / Catalina Rosselló +34 667 286 408 / +34 699 027 015 laura@asdeguia.cat / catalina@asdeguia.cat
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Bacana BOOKING AGENCY
Bacana is an international music agency based in Barcelona, representing a dynamic range of artists, covering extensive and authentic music genres.
bacana.live | +34 932 204 150 | info@bacana.live @bacana.live @bacana.live
WOMEX Showcase: Tarta Relena 25 Oct | 20:00 Palacio de la Ópera
Contact at Womex Christian Georgiadis / Clarissa Mota +34 695 163 875 / +34 670 208 294 christian@bacana.live / clarissa@bacana.live
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Balaio Producciones MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | LABEL
Balaio Producciones is a management and booking agency. Taking root music as a reference, our projects fluctuate between jazz, electronics and contemporary music, where the power of the word plays a fundamental role.
balaioproducciones.com | +34 600 526 465 balaio@balaioproducciones.com | @balaioproducciones
Contact at Womex Mar Rubiralta +34 600 526 465 mar@balaioproducciones.com
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Blanco y Negro MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | LABEL
BYN is a 40-year-old music company from Barcelona, renowned for its role as a leading electronic music label and as an official partner of Tomorrowland. Today, we also develop local artists in three genres: urban music, national pop-rock and Catalan pop.
www.blancoynegro.com | +34 932 254 400 | mail@blancoynegro.com @blancoynegro @blancoynegromusic @blancoynegromusic
Contact at Womex Ayelen Rocío / David Baquero +34 685 033 740 / +34 630 651 068 rocio@blancoynegro.com / david@blancoynegro.com
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Blumusic produccions MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Blumusic is a Catalan agency that manages the productions of great jazz and world music musicians from the Iberian Peninsula. Its aim is to accompany them in their careers, defending the best conditions. blumusic is maximum love and respect for music and its performers. blumusic.cat | +34 646 922 582 | fedeserrat@blumusic.cat @blumusicprod @blumusicproduccions @blumusicprod
Contact at Womex Fede Serrat +34 646 922 582 fedeserrat@blumusic.eu
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Diàspora Colab MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Diàspora Colab is an artist management project that was born in Barcelona in 2021 with an idea, to accompany the growth of the musical projects they work with and consolidate them. Artists: Alba Careta Group Eva Fernández Alba Careta & Henrio Àlex Pérez and Selma Bruna. diasporacolab.com | +34 605 792 214 | diaspora.colab@gmail.com @diaspora.colab
Contact at Womex Olivia Casas / Alba Ramírez +34 605 792 214 / +34 638 187 816 diaspora.colab@gmail.com
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Escenamusic MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Escenamusic is dedicated to Artist management and booking, focused on world music.
escenapart.cat | +34 630 494 518 | perlatuset@escenapart.cat @Escenapart @escenapart @escenapart
Contact at Womex Perla Tuset +34 630 494 518 perlatuset@escenapart.cat
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
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Fira Mediterrània Manresa FESTIVAL | INSTITUTION
Fira Mediterrània de Manresa is the strategic fair for artistic proposals which use root sources, tradition and popular culture as the drivers of creativity.
firamediterrania.cat | +34 938 753 588 | info@firamediterrania.cat @FMediterrania @fmediterrania @firamediterraniamanresa
Contact at Womex Anna Vilanova / Jordi Fosas +34 649 127 206 / +34 691 239 837 programadors@firamediterrania.cat direccioartistica@firamediterrania.cat
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Guspira Management MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | LABEL
Guspira Management is the subbrand of Rhythm and Flow. A management company with 20 years on the business. On their roster we find Lágrimas de Sangre, La Sra. Tomasa, El Pony Pisador, Adala, Senyor Oca, Rudymentari and Masta Quba. guspira.net | +34 630 265 547 | info@guspira.net @guspira__ @Guspira.management
Contact at Womex Roc Tebe / Meritxell Colomer +34 630 265 547 / +34 610 944 036 info@guspira.net / meritxell@guspira.net
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
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Jazz I am - Taller de Músics MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | FESTIVAL
Taller de Músics is a breeding ground of artistic activity, though it is also a creative laboratory, an agent of social dynamism and cultural agitation, and a musical institution of international reference.
jazziam.barcelona | tallerdemusics.com | +34 607 169 494 | rosagalbany@tallerdemusics.com @jazziambcn | @tallerdemusics @JazzLTGE
Contact at Womex Rosa Galbany +34 607 169 494 rosagalbany@tallerdemusics.com
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Julio Quintas - Management & booking MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Management & Booking for Marco Mezquida.
marcomezquida.com | +34 687 628 805 | julioquintas@gmail.com @julioquintas1 @julio.quintas
Contact at Womex Julio Quintas +34 687 628 805 julioquintas@gmail.com
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La Lvcha ARTIST
La Lvcha is more than a DJ, she is a musical visionary, creative producer, and music shaman. Her eclecticism shines across world music genres, from Colombian folk songs to Afrobreakbeats dancing organic sounds, earth-born instruments, and healing frequencies. lalvcha.com | +34 675 362 586 | lalvcha@gmail.com @la_lvcha @LaLvcha
Contact at Womex María Lucía Ortiz +34 675 362 586 lalvcha@gmail.com
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Latencia MANAGEMENT | FESTIVAL
We are a concert promoter and booking & management office located in Barcelona.
latencia.es | +34 607 472 996 | booking@latencia.es @latencia_
Contact at Womex Adrià Gonzàlez Moreno +34 607 472 996 booking@latencia.es
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Let The Music Flow MANAGEMENT |BOOKING AGENCY
Managing agency representing Pau Figueres (flamenco guitar & synth) and Nacho Melús – Heaven & Earth (gospel & flamenco) for both their local and international expansion. letthemusicflow.com | +34 649 764 138 | ignasi@letthemusicflow.com @let.the.music.flow
Contact at Womex Ignasi Figueras / Pau Figueras +34 649 764 138 / +34 680 996 385 ignasi@letthemusicflow.com info@paufigueres.com
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Mercat de Música Viva de Vic MARKET | FESTIVAL
The Mercat de Música Viva de Vic (MMVV) is a professional meeting point for the music sector. It is held annually in the second week of September and brings together professionals from the Catalan, national and international music industry for four days.
mmvv.cat | +34 938 833 100 | mmvv@vic.cat @MercatMusicaVic @mercatmusicavic
Contact at Womex Montse Portús / Marc Lloret portusfm@vic.cat marc@mmvv.cat
@MecatMusicaVivaVic
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Missex ARTIST
Missex, a queer anti-racist artist, masks for diverse identities. Advocates for anti-racist, transfeminist, LGBTQI+ causes through body and voice. They crafted electroguarritrop, merging tropical electroclash.
missex.art | +34 615 408 204 | electroguarritrop@gmail.com @missex_official @MissexL_foto
Contact at Womex Carolina Torres +34 615 408 204 carotorrestopaga@gmail.com
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Núria Domènech - Momi Maiga MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Momi Maiga stands out as a virtuoso of his instrument, as well as for his vocal fluency and as a curious, self-taught composer with an astonishing musical sensitivity. His music is a a highly contemporary oeuvre, dynamic and constant dialogue between cultures. momimaiga.com | +34 695 539 012 | info@momimaiga.com @momimaiga @momi_maiga_ @NúriaLomenech_MomiMaiga_NIO_
Contact at Womex Núria Domènech +34 695 539 012 info@momimaiga.com
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Produccions Submarines MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | FESTIVAL | CONCERT VENUE
Produccions Submarines is a national and international booking and management company also concert promoter and organizer of Lo Riu Sona Festival. Working together with Japonicus as one of the Catalan companies with the most international projection. produccionssubmarines.com | +34 625 930 330 | albert@produccionssubmarines.com @produccions_submarines @produccionssubmarines
Contact at Womex Albert Salvat +34 625 930 330 albert@produccionssubmarines.com
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COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Rosazul Música ARTIST | BOOKING AGENCY| RECORDING STUDIO | STREAMING PLATFORM
Rosazul Música is a company based in Barcelona dedicated to live music, booking, streaming and recording studio, celebrating 20 years in 2024.
rosazul.com | +34 655 170 854 | mail@rosazul.com @rosazulmusica rosazulmusica
Contact at Womex Daniel Hernandez-Cros +34 655 170 854 mail@rosazul.com
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Sambach ARTIST
Sambach is a company led by blind pianist Pol Oñate that creates interdisciplinary shows that combine Brazilian folklore with J.S. Bach. Our shows are immersive experiences that explore the sensory abilities of the body and give support to all functional diversities. +34 616 115 603 | sambachpro@gmail.com @sambachritual @sambach
Contact at Womex Pol Oñate / Aitana Gilabert +34 616 115 603 / +34 670 868 762 sambachpro@gmail.com / eyetanagila@gmail.com
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Segell Microscopi LABEL
Microscopi, a Catalan record label since 2014, releases albums by emerging artists. Their diverse catalog, including jazz, promotes Catalan music globally and has earned awards and recognition both locally and internationally. microscopi.cat | +34 627 893 287 | microscopi@microscopi.cat @microscopi_ @segell_microscopi @SegellLTGE
Contact at Womex David Mullor / Carles Moreno +34 627 893 287 / +34 670 051 453 microscopi@microscopi.cat cmoreno@microscopi.cat
COMPANIES, AGENTS & ARTISTS
Sonde 3 MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY
Sonde 3 Producciones is a European music agency, that manages and produces tours for some of the biggest Spanish bands like La Pegatina, Macaco, Balkan Paradise Orchestra or Muyayo Rif.
sonde3.com | +34 609 457 414 | dani@sonde3.com @sonde3Prod @Sonde3Producciones
Contact at Womex Daniel Alba / Isabel Sánchez +34 609 457 414 dani@sonde3.com isabel@sonde3.com
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The Indian Runners MANAGEMENT | BOOKING AGENCY | LABEL
House of Tarta Relena, La Ludwig Band, Remei de Ca la Fresca and many more, The Indian Runners is the independent music label from Barcelona which promotes musical activism, selfmanagement and gender equality in the music scene. theindianrunners.com | contractacio@theindianrunners.com @indian_Runners @theindianrunners @theindianrunnners
WOMEX Showcase: Tarta Relena 25 Oct | 20:00 Palacio de la Ópera Contact at Womex Arnau Seguí +34 638 480 525
INSTITUTION
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Catalan Arts – Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC) The Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC) is a public institution of the Government of Catalonia’s Ministry of Culture that looks after the development and the consolidation of the Catalan creative sectors as an uplift for its professionalization. ICEC advises and accompanies Catalan companies in their development process in several sectors such as: music, performing arts, visual arts, audiovisual, books and digital culture. Catalan Arts is the brand used by ICEC for the international promotion of Catalan companies. We work on a variety of lines of action to connect, mentor and support creative companies in their international journey. To this end, with Catalan Arts we strengthen the presence of Catalan companies and creative works at international fairs and key professional events and offers all kinds of useful materials and resources to professionals. Catalan Arts – Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC).
icec.gencat.cat | catalanarts.cat/en @catalanarts @catalanarts.cat
Contact at Womex Mireia Madroñero / Bety Fortuny +34 609 977 303 / +34 933 162 809 m.madronero@gencat.cat / elisabetfortuny@gencat.cat
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