Biography

More than a band, Albaluna are a concept. Through a multidisciplinary fusion between music, poetry, and dance, inspired by the ancient cultures of the Silk Road, emerges the originality of this project. Albaluna employ their passion for the History of Civilizations as a starting point for a sustained struggle against prejudice and intolerance between cultures. The artistic dialogue expands around age-old conceptions and an unmasked modern approach. "A sextet which is musically at home anyplace in the world. They play yesterday's music and experiment through it the music of tomorrow" (Vogtland-Anzeiger | Germany | 2018). Having celebrated their tenth anniversary in 2020 and with five records in their discography, the band embraces an already vast national and international curriculum, having performed in many European countries, as well as in Morocco, India and China. Genre(s): Ethnic Prog | World Music | Fusion RUBEN MONTEIRO – Afghani rubab, Turkish bağlama, Arab oud, hurdy-gurdy and vocals | composer CHRISTIAN MARR’S – bass and vocals | lyricist RAQUEL MONTEIRO – violin, medieval vielle, dilruba and vocals DINIS COELHO – darbouka, riq, tombak, tablas, davul, bendir and daf CARLA COSTA – Turkish ney, low whistle, bagpipes and dance TIAGO SANTOS – drums www.albaluna.pt | albaluna.pt@gmail.com