Joana Raquel Queda Áscua

Seeking an acoustic sound that evokes classical chamber music, Joana Raquel ’s quintet embraces spontaneity while remaining rooted in the concept of song. In search of a balance between the preconceived and the improvised, the music draws on counterpoint and the harmonies it produces, while pursuing a rhythmic quality without its most common protagonist — the drums. Poetry plays a prominent role, shaping everything else and providing a guiding thread for the compositions.