On tour next: Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna

Accordion-wielding Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca is a true hidden gem: A favourite on the new scene of young Chilean singer-songwriters, her music is rooted in traditional sounds but effortlessly integrates shades of jazz, pop and rock, and influences gathered in such distant places as India or Mexico. Accompanied by her formidable band Fauna, her unique stage presence conjures up sweetness and empowerment at the same time, setting her songs alive with both fragility and verve. Picking up the legacy of the great Violeta Parra (her biggest inspiration) this engaging young artist from the colourful port city of Valparaiso already has a big following at home in Chile (including awards and presidential invitations), and is now striding out confidently to conquer the rest of the world.

Pascuala and her band are particularly excited about appearing in London as part of the EFG London Jazz festival programme; jazz has been a big inspriation in the mix of styles and influences that light up Pascuala's music. Her excellent video clips are a great introduction to this wonderful artist making their UK debut with this tour.