of the Kurdish, Persian, and Mediterranean worlds.
Formed during their master's studies at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, the group brings together four musicians from across the globe: Elana Sasson (voice, USA), Santiago Bertel (piano, Colombia), Manos Stratis (double bass, Cyprus), and Victor Goldschmidt (drums, Belgium).
Inspired by poetry and mountain songs, the ensemble blends modal melodies and odd-meter grooves, bridging ancient sounds with a personal search for belonging. The result is ensemble music that is at once intimate and expansive, deeply rooted and genuinely original.
The quartet has performed across Europe and the United States, appearing at festivals and venues including the UPV Jazz Festival (Valencia), AtoJazz Festival (Sofia), Isole Che Parlano Festival (Sardinia), and Fundación Juan March (Madrid), among others. They have collaborated with distinguished figures across the jazz and world music scenes, including Ara Dinkjian, Perico Sambeat, Matthieu Saglio, and Miron Rafajlovic.
Their debut album In Between reached #4 on the World Music Charts Europe in July 2025. The record has drawn praise from leading international outlets: Songlines described the music as "filled with both longing and joy," and BBC Radio 3 called it "a magical fusion."
Inspired by poetry and mountain songs, the ensemble blends modal melodies and odd-meter grooves, bridging ancient sounds with a personal search for belonging. The result is ensemble music that is at once intimate and expansive, deeply rooted and genuinely original.
The quartet has performed across Europe and the United States, appearing at festivals and venues including the UPV Jazz Festival (Valencia), AtoJazz Festival (Sofia), Isole Che Parlano Festival (Sardinia), and Fundación Juan March (Madrid), among others. They have collaborated with distinguished figures across the jazz and world music scenes, including Ara Dinkjian, Perico Sambeat, Matthieu Saglio, and Miron Rafajlovic.
Their debut album In Between reached #4 on the World Music Charts Europe in July 2025. The record has drawn praise from leading international outlets: Songlines described the music as "filled with both longing and joy," and BBC Radio 3 called it "a magical fusion."
