Featured Artists
Over the years, vellúa has had the honor of collaborating with some of the most influential and soul-stirring musicians in the global folk and world music scene.
Denez Prigent
Breton folk singer-songwriter
A master of Breton music, Denez Prigent's hauntingly beautiful voice has reached global audiences. His music famously contributed to the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's cinematic masterpiece, *Black Hawk Down*.
Ciwan Haco
Kurdish singer-songwriter
A legendary figure in Kurdish music, Ciwan Haco is a composer and songwriter who has defined the sound of a generation. He is celebrated for his unique ability to fuse traditional Kurdish melodies with modern musical landscapes.
Tara Mamedova
Kurdish singer-songwriter
Known for her soul-stirring and evocative performances, Tara Mamedova is a significant voice in contemporary Kurdish music. Her work beautifully balances traditional roots with fresh, modern influences.
Stein Bull-Hansen
Guitarist | Oslo
A deeply expressive guitarist from Oslo, Stein Bull-Hansen brings a Nordic sensitivity to every note. His fluid playing style bridges the gap between acoustic intimacy and layered orchestral texture, making him an invaluable creative partner for vellúa's cross-cultural soundscapes.
Tatiana Shishkova
Singer | Moscow
Tatiana Shishkova is a vocalist of rare emotional depth, rooted in the rich choral and folk traditions of Russia. Her voice carries a timeless quality — simultaneously ancient and deeply personal — weaving together threads of Slavic heritage with a contemporary artistic vision.
Román Lacrouts
Charango | Buenos Aires
Román Lacrouts is a master of the charango, the small Andean stringed instrument whose bright, resonant tones echo across centuries of South American tradition. From Buenos Aires, he brings the spirit of the Andes into dialogue with world music, adding a layer of warmth and rhythm that is unmistakably his own.
Hamed Torkaman
Setar & Voice | Karaj
Hamed Torkaman is a setar virtuoso and singer from Karaj, Iran, steeped in the classical Persian musical tradition. The setar — a delicate four-stringed instrument — is his primary voice, through which he communicates the meditative depth and poetic richness of Persian musical heritage.
Carolina Teruel
Cellist | Maracaibo
Carolina Teruel is a cellist of extraordinary sensitivity, hailing from Maracaibo, Venezuela. Her playing is shaped by a bold Latin American spirit fused with classical precision. On stage and in the studio, her cello sings with a voice that is both grounding and transcendent — a perfect complement to vellúa's layered musical world.
Ilia Mazya
Duduk | Jerusalem
Ilia Mazya plays the duduk — one of the world's oldest wind instruments — with a mastery that pierces right to the heart. Based in Jerusalem, his playing draws from the deep wells of Armenian and Middle Eastern music, producing a sound that is hauntingly beautiful and irreplaceable in vellúa's sonic palette.
Hugo Lee
Saxophonist | Melbourne
Hugo Lee is a saxophonist based in Melbourne whose playing effortlessly moves between jazz, classical, and world music territories. His tone is warm and searching, carrying both the spontaneity of improvisation and the discipline of a seasoned performer. His contribution to vellúa's music adds an organic, breathing quality that lifts each piece.
Roger Fatmy
Saz & Guitar | Multi-Instrumentalist
Roger Fatmy is a uniquely gifted multi-instrumentalist whose approach to the Saz and Guitar defies conventional boundaries. Known for his deeply emotional playing and innovative digital fusion techniques, his sound seamlessly connects ancient Kurdish roots with modern sonic landscapes. His distinctive style adds an irreplaceable dimension to vellúa's musical tapestry.
Andrei Skliarov
Bassist | Cyprus
Andrei Skliarov is a bassist based in Cyprus whose rhythmic foundation gives vellúa's music its groundedness and pulse. With roots reaching across Eastern Europe, his playing style is both precise and deeply musical — never merely supporting, always shaping the heart of each piece he contributes to.