Born in the year 1990 in Catoira, nestled in northwestern Spain, Alejandro Guillán Castaño, widely recognized as Baiuca, embarked on a transformative journey that transcended the boundaries of conventional musical expression. Previously identified under the artistic name Alex Casanova, he fearlessly broke away from the confines of pop music in 2017. Indeed, he delved into uncharted sonic territory where he masterfully interwove the ethereal strands of electronic music with the rich tapestry of Galician musical heritage. This audacious convergence birthed a distinct artistic style that has garnered recognition as “folktronica” within certain circles of discerning listeners. Presently, Baiuca resides in the vibrant city of Madrid, where his creative endeavors flourish.
Baiuca stands as a testament to Alejandro’s current artistic odyssey, wherein he deftly mixes the frontiers of cutting-edge electronic soundscapes with the pristine essence of his native Galicia. It serves as a clarion call for a novel neo-traditionalist awakening, deeply entrenched in the fecund soil of his ancestral roots, while forging formidable alliances with the vanguard of electronic music’s most progressive currents. This ambitious undertaking encompasses a profound reimagining of age-old symbols, deftly bridging the space between antiquity and contemporaneity, all the while ardently championing cultural and political causes of utmost significance.
Within the boundless realm of Alejandro’s musical musings, he ponders with a tantalizing curiosity: Can the rhythmic pulsations of a Muiñeira, a traditional Galician dance, sway harmoniously with the pulsating heart of a drum machine? Might there exist an inherent resemblance between the raw power of an aturuxo, a traditional Galician shout, and the euphoric revelry of a fervent night on the dancefloor? Could the time-worn rhythms of yesteryear reverberate in harmony with the cadences of the yet uncharted future? Is there ample space for the rich tapestry of Galician folk music to infiltrate the avant-garde musical sphere, leaving an indelible mark on its tapestry of innovation and experimentation? These captivating inquiries dance upon Alejandro’s intellectual palette, igniting the flame of artistic exploration and propelling him towards uncharted sonic vistas.
Discography:
Antagonasia (2014)
Muiñeira (2017)
Queimada (2017)
Mozas (2017)
Muíño (2018)
Morriña (2018)
Solpor (2018)
Misturas (2019)
Paisaxes (2020)
Adélia (2020)
Embruxo (2021)
Author: Claudia Taylor
