The Catalan capital is a fertile musical territory, embracing everything from Catalan folk melodies and flamenco to new Latin American influences. This mix fosters the emergence of new styles and artists. The Scene Sessions: BarcelonaThe series, which can already be seen on 3Cat, aims to showcase Barcelona's music scene with an intimate and personal touch, featuring collaborations with artists such as Rita Payés and the 2017 Eurovision winner, Salvador Sobral. The series, which may remind viewers of... famous program on US public radioTiny Desk ConcertsThe series consists of 15 episodes and features a total of 75 musicians.

"What is your best memory related to music, and what memory would you like to forget?" This double question has been repeated in most of the interviews with musicians (and people linked to music) published in the ARA, especially in the last year and a half. The answers sometimes relate to professional experiences, but there are also those that involve very intimate and family memories. In this first compilation, we compile a selection of responses about the best memories. They include Roger Mas, Julieta, The Tyets, Maria Hein, Raquel García-Tomás, Pau Vallvé, Mazoni...

Oques Grasses, Rita Payés, Albert Guinovart, Roger Mas and the Cobla Sant Jordi are some of the names recognized at the sixth edition of the Alícia Awards, held this Thursday in room 2 of L'Auditori de Barcelona. The Catalan Academy of Music has recognized eleven artists and projects in a gala that vindicated Catalan talent and was hosted by cupletista Glòria Ribera. The event, which was also broadcast live on the 3Cat platform, featured the participation of personalities such as Joan Albert Amargós, Carme Canela, Judit Neddermann and Llum, among others.

Summer is the time for big music festivals. During June, July and August, after the Primavera Sound, he DreamCabró Rock or Cruïlla, the round of mass musical events across the country begins, most with a lineup of more or less similar famous artists. However, outside this circuit, unique and alternative proposals are also emerging that firmly commit to a small-format model, away from giant stages and beer brand sponsorships. This is the case of Rizomes, at Cellera de Ter (Selva), a festival created by a group of Barcelona friends specializing in music management and architecture, who in 2018 devised a sustainable and environmentally conscious proposal. It is celebrated every summer solstice in a poplar forest, removed from the hustle and bustle of urban centers, in an atmosphere of seclusion, peace, and respect for nature. This year's edition, which will take place from June 20th to 22nd, will bring together around fifty artists, with notable names such as Alondra, Rita Payés, and Tarta Relena.