Artists developing their own musical languages.
Faísca is drawn to distinctive artistic voices that transform their musical references and the diversity of Brazilian music into deeply personal forms of expression.
Through research, experimentation, interpretation and creation, these artists develop singular musical languages, driven by curiosity and a desire to explore new contexts and unexpected spaces.
Artists
Marcelo GalterWhere Caymmi’s Bahia becomes a new language for piano
Maurício FleuryDeep musical research takes shape as a singular instrumental language
IlessiInvestigates how music is created, transmitted and transformed
LUIZGASongs with an experimental spirit and an irresistible sense of celebration
Du Rompa Hammond TrioA Brazilian take on the Hammond organ trio: soul jazz, psychedelia and Afro-Brazilian rhythms
Chieko & JulianoContemporary folk improvisation across Brazil, Japan and the Mediterranean
Duo CobogóTabla, guitar and oud meet within the jazz idiom
An independent cultural company based in the Netherlands, working between Brazil and Europe.
Through curation, production and cultural connections, Faísca supports the international development of artists and artistic projects, combining creative vision with practical experience to build bridges with festivals, venues and cultural institutions.
faísca [fah-EES-kah]
Portuguese noun: a spark.
It evokes that instant when music sparks something in you.
Behind Faísca: Elisa Vitale
Music Curator & Cultural Producer
Originally from São Paulo and now based in Amsterdam, Elisa Vitale has a background in advertising and audiovisual production. Since 2001, she has gained extensive experience working with recording studios, musicians, composers and creative teams.
In the Netherlands, she expanded her practice through collaborations with cultural spaces and artistic projects. In 2025, she founded Faísca Culture & Arts, driven by a genuine desire to support artists and create opportunities for their work. With an ear for sonic gems, she is committed to helping their music cross borders and introducing international audiences to different facets of Brazil’s contemporary musical landscape.
Elisa VitaleCuration. Production. Cultural Connections.