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The Amsterdam based, award winning Guy Salamon Group is one of the most notable young bands in the jazz scene. This international octet has made a strong impression on audiences and critics throughout Europe and is now returning with Free Hugs, the group's brand new album.

Led by Israeli-born drummer Guy Salamon, it features performers of various origins, including the Catalans Irene Reig, Lucas Martínez and Xavi Torres. Salamon leads a band with pieces of his own and a style based on exploration, hybridization and the search for a balance between “a mixture of folk music, wild improvisation, ‘visual music’ and comforting humor.” The Dutch newspaper NRC described their approach as “kaleidoscopic and insanely brilliant,” with compositions “ranging from swing to punk to polka.” So far, with this unique formula, the Guy Salamon Group has won the Keep An Eye competition, one of the most prestigious in the world reserved for emerging bands, and has performed at leading events, such as the North Sea Festival and the Jazzahead fair. Next stop: Barcelona.

A concert in the 2024 edition of the Mas i Mas Music Festival.

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.