AFERS: Júlia Colom + Gaia Banfi

Júlia Colom (Valldemossa, 1997) has established herself as one of the most distinctive voices on today’s music scene, blending tradition and contemporary influences in a unique artistic vision. Deeply rooted in Mallorcan folk music and trained in vocal performance, jazz, composition, and music production in Barcelona, she has developed a sound that transcends genres and trends.

Following the success of Miramar, her acclaimed debut album inspired by Mallorca’s oral musical traditions, Colom returns with Paradís(2025), a work that expands her artistic language into delicate, emotional, and genre-defying pop. Combining elements of electronic music, folk, and experimentation, her songs stand out for their sensitivity, originality, and evocative power.

Gaia Banfi (Milan, 1998) is a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer whose work blends art-pop, electronics, and sonic experimentation, creating a distinctive musical universe where the voice becomes an integral part of the production itself.

The daughter of Baffo Banfi, the legendary keyboardist of Un Biglietto per l’Inferno, she grew up surrounded by music. After studying singing, guitar, and violin, she graduated with highest honors in Jazz Singing from the Bologna Conservatory and released her debut album, Lotus, in 2020.

Since 2022, she has collaborated with producer AKA5HA, further developing an adventurous electronic and experimental sound. In 2023, she appeared on X Factor Italy and performed at festivals and venues across the country.

In 2025, she released La Maccaia (Trovarobato), following the singles Piazza Centrale and Seia, cementing her place as one of the most compelling voices in Italy’s new experimental music scene.