With roots in classical music and a love for the living folk traditions of the Mediterranean, Anna Sala and Lara Magrinyà have formed the duo L’arannà – a mysterious and goosebump-inducing encounter between ancient traditions and modern electronics. L’arannà are among the most exciting new names on the Catalan scene and have, among other things, contributed to the soundtrack of Los Javis’ popular drama series La Mesías. We are delighted to present L’arannà as they take over ALICE in May with their critically acclaimed concert performance Turmarí.

L’arannà have quickly made their mark with an uncompromising approach to tradition and renewal. The Ibiza–Catalan duo consists of Anna Sala (Sant Feliu de Guíxols) and Lara Magrinyà (Eivissa), both rooted in classical music and united by a shared fascination with ancient folk music traditions. Despite the duo’s short lifespan, their musical maturity and innovative spirit have established them as one of the most interesting acts on the Catalan scene. Their debut album La salamandra (2024) took them to stages across Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, and they have performed at leading festivals and literary events as well as international showcase festivals such as Waves Vienna and Music Week Poland. L’arannà have also collaborated with ALICE-current artist Maria Arnal.

When L’arannà visit ALICE, it is with their critically acclaimed concert performance Turmarí, which delves into folk music traditions from Ibiza and Formentera – especially the distinctive vocal style cant redoblat, known for its powerful vibrato and ornamented, monophonic singing. Here, old melodies and archival material meet newly composed works in a sound world where synthesizers and keyboards merge with castanets, drums, flute, and aesthetics inspired by the traditional folk dance ball pagès. The result is a mysterious, elegant, sensuous, and exploratory concert experience that paints a nuanced portrait of two islands that hold far more than the myth of paradise and nightlife. Look forward to a beautiful and poetic evening when L’arannà perform at ALICE in May.