A Journey Through the Key Figures of Catalan Rumba with Maruja Limón

In this workshop, Maruja Limón offers an introduction to the rich musical landscape of Barcelona, shaped by the fusion of diverse cultures. Through practical exercises in percussion, rhythm, and melody, participants explore the Latin and Arabic influences that have inspired contemporary flamenco and rumba.

This workshop is suitable for participants 18+.

Maruja Limón

Maruja Limón is a six-member band from Barcelona, renowned for their vibrant fusion of flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. Their debut album, Más de ti (2018), was praised by Mondo Sonoro and Muzikalia as one of the best Spanish records of the year, earning them the Best Emerging Artist award at the ARC Awards 2018. With their second album, Ante Mí (2019), they received a nomination for Best World Music Album at the MIN Awards 2020. Maruja Limón has performed at prestigious festivals and events such as LAMC and globalFEST (USA), Trans Musicales (France), Eurosonic (Netherlands), Sziget Festival (Hungary), Maré de Agosto (Portugal), and Cruïlla (Spain). Te como la cara is the band's latest work, divided into two EPs: Te como la cara (A), released in March 2024, and Te como la cara (B), recently launched in October. It’s a journey through the geography of Catalan, flamenco, quinqui, mestizo, and Latin rumba, blending experimental, electronic, and organic sounds. The band explores rumba with dembow, electronic music, salsa, and pop. This explosive musical work is paired with lyrics that range from sensitivity to irony, tackling personal and social themes. Maruja Limón will kick off 2025 with a tour that takes them to New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Madrid, Barcelona, Italy, and Paris, among other destinations, bringing their art to new frontiers worldwide.