Ester Guntín, Quiso negro

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Quiso negro explores the phenomenon of catharsis through the ritual use of acoustic, rhythmic, kinetic and iconographic patterns. It therefore draws on tarantism and its arsenal of myths to traverse a very broad, even contradictory, spectrum of contemporary scenarios of possession and catharsis: from the forms of mourning in ritualised burials to the uncontrolled ecstasy of rave parties. The piece seeks to give the body and the image a stage presence that goes beyond choreography. Quiso negro is about death, but it can be seen as a journey through the most vital aspects of dying: a katabasis, a festive descent.

A performance in the 2024 edition of Grec Festival de Barcelona.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.