With roots in both Brazil and Spain, Lua de Santana fuses baile funk, soul, urban and experimental club sounds into an intense and captivating expression. Her music moves effortlessly between the raw and the sensual, drawing on references from ballroom and techno to flamenco. We are excited to present this fast-rising artist when she performs at ALICE in May.

Lua de Santana is a multidisciplinary artist based in Madrid, who in a short time has established herself as one of the most exciting new voices on the global scene. With a background in both Bahia and Vigo and an education from London in vocal technique, songwriting and music business, she combines a strong Afro-Latin identity with a fearless, genre-defying approach. Her critically acclaimed EP GINGA was highlighted by Pitchfork, which compared her boundary-pushing sonic universe to artists like Arca and Björk, and praised her ability to challenge and transport the listener. At the same time, she draws on iconic inspirations such as Nina Simone, Aaliyah and Beyoncé, giving her music both a timeless and hypermodern feel.

Live, Lua de Santana is a powerful experience – a physical and liberating surge of energy where pulsating rhythms and a strong visual identity merge into a greater whole. She has already collaborated with leading names such as Nathy Peluso, Duki and Mura Masa, and her appearance on the Grammy-nominated track “MENINA” has further cemented her status as an artist to watch. Don’t miss the chance to experience her live when she takes the stage at ALICE.