Indigo Blues is a musical project born from a commission by the Barcelona Blues Society to perform a single concert aimed at highlighting the lack of women instrumentalists on stage and showcasing those who have long held prominent positions in a strongly male-dominated scene. The success of that first concert and the chemistry among the six women led them to reunite on stage to recreate the magic and emotional explosion of that inaugural performance.
Ster Wax (vocals), Sweet Marta (harmonica and vocals), Memi Sillah (trumpet and vocals), Queralt Camps (double bass), Marta Urdiales (drums), and Miriam Aparicio "Sister Marion" (piano and vocals) share the spotlight in a dynamic and intense concert, full of power and sensitivity, enriched by the nuances brought by their diverse styles and temperaments.
Indigo Blues has performed at the Santako Blues Festival, Bilbao Blues Festival, Benicàssim Blues Festival, Sarria Blues No Camiño, Blues & Boogie Cycle in L'Hospitalet, Tolosandblues, Blues sur Loire, and more. They have also appeared on TV programs such as Punts de Vista and Cultures2 on RTVE’s La 2.
"(...) concerts like this one, led by six women with strong characters and emancipatory discourse, keep alive the legacy of empowerment left by African American female singers of the 1920s."
"After two jam pieces that began to show the soloists' potential, Ster Wax entered the stage. With her raw and visceral voice, she elevated the atmosphere, performing a stirring blues ballad and a feminist rock-and-roll anthem proclaiming: 'I'm a woman, I'm special, and I'm free.'” — Màrius Alfambra, L’Independent de Badalona, February 9, 2023.
BAND MEMBERS
Ster Wax: One of the leading voices in blues and rhythm & blues in Spain. Together with pianist David Giorcelli, she has led the successful project Wax & Boogie, performing at numerous festivals and venues across Spain and Europe. With four previous albums, their latest work, Make Up Your Mind, features English saxophonist Drew Davis.
Sweet Marta: Vocalist and the only female harmonica player in Spain, she has graced numerous stages with Sweet Marta & Johnny Bigstone and her band Sweet Marta & the Blues Shakers. She has shared the stage with harmonica legends such as Paul Orta, Greg Izor, Víctor Puertas, Joan Pau Cumellas, and Nico Wayne Toussaint.
Sister Marion (Miriam Aparicio): A renowned blues pianist in Spain, she collaborates with Big Mama Montse in a duet that has toured extensively since 2012. With a classical background, she was part of Totablues Band and accompanied Bob Margolin, Muddy Waters’ guitarist, during his concerts in Spain. She also served as president of the Barcelona Blues Society from 2010 to 2016.
Memi Sillah: Vocalist and trumpeter who began her musical career in Jamaican music before discovering jazz, soul, and blues, which have since shaped her musical profile. She currently leads the Memi Sillah Group and Double Jabs.
Queralt Camps: A renowned double bassist in Barcelona’s jazz scene, Queralt holds a degree in classical and contemporary double bass from the Liceu Conservatory. She has worked with Ignasi Terraza Trio, Barcelona Jazz Orchestra, Dani Alonso and his Lazy Chickens, and more, collaborating with musicians like Ricard Gili, Gemma Abrié, Toni Solà, Carrie Smith, and Jesse Davis.
Marta Urdiales: A self-taught drummer from a music-loving family, Marta regularly collaborates with Balkan Paradise Orchestra, Roba Estesa, and Maruja Limón. She also plays with Dave Phillips Quartet, Colectivo Marcapiel, Mama Dousha, and Aura.
