LIBERATING THE MOURAS ENCANTADAS - COLLAB WITH WUMANAS

/ MOURAS ENCANTADAS - IN COLLABORATION WITH WUMANAS The tales of the Mouras Encantadas are deeply rooted in folklore, bridging mythology with history and symbolism, captivating our imagination to journey to magical realms. They represent the genuine strength, power, and authentic resilience of women, which resulted in their marginalisation and persecution by men who feared their abilities. They personify the union of nature and beauty, and embody the guardians of hidden treasures, the custodians of sacred spaces, and the teachers of our world. Together with Wumanas (’The Female Platform’), we’re reviving the spirits of the Mouras Encantadas, inviting them to step out of their confines and unite on our golden shores as they revel in the wonders of music, arts and community, free to play and express their formidable crafts and talents again, finally. / ABOUT THE MOURAS ENCANTADAS The Mouras Encantadas were mythical figures from Portuguese folklore believed to be the spirits of Moorish princesses and noblewomen that were enchanted and cast away by men who feared their genuine strength and powers. These supernatural beings lived in castles and underground caves, guarding their lands and the great treasures and abundant wealth hiding within them. These tantalising maidens had bewitching eyes, appearing to wandering travellers in numerous forms, as beautiful women, dazzling lights or even as serpents. Legends depict these mystical creatures through their encounters with mortal men who could gain access to these concealed riches if they could simply resist their seductive allure. Those who failed, or attempted to steal the Mouras’ treasure, would be trapped within their enchantment forever. / ABOUT KALEEMA Heidi Lewandowski (a.k.a. Kaleema) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and vocalist from Buenos Aires who has managed to become a female reference of Latin American electronic music after the release of her two studio albums “Nómada” (Tropical Twista Records, 2017) and “Útera” (WonderWheel Recordings, 2021). Trained as a classical violinist, she released her debut album receiving critical acclaim for the way she seamlessly intertwines contemporary with electronic elements and Latin American instrumental tradition. In her hybrid live sets she explores sophisticated electronic arrangements, advancing various instruments alongside her defined vocal line with hypnotic energy and compositional precision. / ABOUT MONA PIRZAD Coming from a widely spread artistic background, Mona‘s sound is on a mission to dive into both, depth & lightness within the same journey. Her taste is clearly Influenced by Berlin’s deep house beats, yet is carrying the faraway footprint of her Persian roots and travellers’ mind. / ABOUT JOANA CARVALHAS Joana Carvalhasis a multi-style violinist actively performing and teaching in Portugal, the United States of America, Germany and the United Kingdom. She graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (UK) and since that she has been developing a unique solo project of original music for violin and loopstation. She constantly explores new musical styles and concepts in order to create innovative sounds and textures on the violin. More than a violinist, she describes herself as a whole musician using the violin to express and enjoy her music. In addition to her classical music education, Joana plays jazz, free improvisation and experimental concerts with special effects in the looper pedal. Her time spent in Scotland also shows in her original music with Celtic folk influences, without losing her Portuguese musical influences as well. She has performed across the world and tours often in the US, UK and in different countries in Europe. / ABOUT WUMANAS “We support the creative, the conscious, the brave and free-thinkers living in an environmental respectful community.” Wumanas is a Berlin based multi-disciplinary collective supporting renowned and emerging female talents from around the world. Gathering producers, entrepreneurs, writers, designers, plastic and visual artists, performers, healers, musicians and creators, Wumanas seeks to connect and collaborate with like-minded art fairs, festivals, galleries, events and venues to bring their productions and curations forth. Through their creative agency they spread messages of creative expression and female empowerment across all disciplines around the globe, reinventing humankind through synchronism of intentions, in connectivity and mind-opening through arts and sensorial experiences.