Renowned Catalan clarinetist, singer, and composer Carola Ortiz is a versatile artist who moves effortlessly between traditional music, jazz, and contemporary creation. With a deep, expressive voice and strong instrumental command, Ortiz builds bridges between cultures, aesthetics, and musical languages, shaping a unique identity rooted in the Mediterranean yet open to the world. In her duo with multi-instrumentalist Àlex Guitart, she presents the repertoire from her 2023 album Cantareras – a tribute to Iberian traditional music reimagined through a feminine lens. Traditional narrative songs, frame drum songs, ahechaos and funeral dances are brought to life with a sound that blends Iberian and Eastern instruments, subtle touches of improvisation, electronics, and modal music. With a minimalist and intimate aesthetic, the duo creates a captivating sonic universe that bridges roots and modernity. Cantareras was ranked 34th among the Best World Music Albums in Europe (WMCE 2024) and is currently touring Spain, England, Turkey, and Central Europe.

With the support of Institut Ramon Llull and JAZZ I AM within the project of Catalan Jazz On Tour.