MERCEDES PEÓN

Mercedes Peón is
frequently compared to Sinead O'Connor, since both artists are famous
for their distinctive voice in combination with strong authorial
personality, dynamic stage performance, and – last but not least –
shaven head. However, the similarities become less obvious in relation
to their respective work. Mercedes is interested in tracing the roots
of Galician ethno music and combining them with contemporary expressive
gestures. Galician bagpipes stand as her symbol, in addition to her
frequent use of clarinet, which might also be mentioned as a
distinctive feature of her music. Her recent interests have evolved
around exploring electronic sound manipulation and adding images to the
acoustic base. It soon becomes evident that the most sophisticated
expressive instrument she has at her disposal is simply her own voice,
which finds its way into utterly foreign soundscapes in the present
project. The solo project that Mercedes has been performing in
carefully chosen intimate international settings for over a year now
combines both of her most radical authorial personalities up to this
point: Galician tradition in a digital environment. Zoran Pistotnik

Organization: Cankarjevi torki, Cankarjev dom; In collaboration
with: City of Women; Supported by: Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain.