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| Buenos Aries Based TRÍADA Announce Debut EP, ‘De Versiones y Alma’ As is the case with their voices and energy emitted, it's safe to say this Argentinian trio's name was heaven-sent. The word "tríada" came to Julia Percowicz's (vocalist) mind whilst writing a poem about their friendship last year. The word is now used to define their sound, and ultimately their band name which represents the intimate bond she shares with Aylen Reynoso (guitarist) and Diamela Spina (vocalist and percussionist). "There were no other options, " Julia says of TRÍADA, which means"a three note chord and a way to define sisterhood." At the ripe age of 19, Diamela, Aylen and Julia intonate classics with a perceived lived experience and ease that far surpasses their years. Their rendition of João Gilberto's "O Pato, " for example, was received with much praise and delight on Instagram, where it garnered 2 million views and became their first proper release. As is the case with most of their covers, the three ladies add their youthful flair to the track. Each member has their own personal love story with music, Diamela recallsplaying the drums from age 5, Julia has early memories of singing from age 4 by way of her mother who is a choir director, and Aylen's interest sparked in 2019 leading her to formally embark in music studies the following year. The three have been friends for a few years now and the bliss of sisterhood is what brought them together. They met in a high school called Escuela Juan Pedro Esnaola where they forged a bond outside of the school's walls that pushed them each to take new risks (Diamela didn't begin singing until harmonizing with Julia, for example), and listen to new genres (they each gravitate toward different flavors that ultimately make them a varied, fun blend). After a short time of performing in local festivals, plazas and bars, and a couple of months into releasing their music covers on social media, the trio signed to Verve Records and Mercury Records and are on the brink of stardom. Formed in 2023, TRÍADA quickly captured the attention of the underground music scene with their bold fusion of genres, intricate compositions, and emotive soundscapes. With a growing following both in Latin America and beyond, Triada's music speaks to a generation searching for authenticity and emotional depth. Their recorded live performances are compelling, marked by a tender and passionate energy that perfectly complements the complexity of their recordings. All in all, it's safe to say TRÍADA is quickly emerging as one of Argentina's most exciting new acts, poised to leave an indelible mark on the global music scene. To properly introduce themselves they offer De Versiones y Alma—a rich, bite-sized EP that captures their essence via covers of songs transformed with a fresh Argentine flair. Through each note, they hope to welcome you into the joy and intimacy they share and make you a part of the bond. "We wouldn't have gotten to where we are if it weren't for the connection we have as friends, " Julia declares. "And what we want to reflect in our musicand in what we do is how to transmit what we experience and convey that intimacy that you are here with us having a coffee." And where is here? Well depending on the day, it's in one of their homes or at Spina's grandfather's home—an address that later marked nascent memories so special they got matching tattoos of its cross street. Beyondhome, it's the bated breath and peace of the waves in the small seaside beach of Villa Gesell that fueled their current sound. On that beach, they one day grounded themselves in what is now the ever-evolving "TRÍADA sound;" it was there that Damiela first introduced Julia and Aylen to Gilberto's "O Pato" from 1961, which they later revived and built a foundation on. Initially tapping into national rock, the three friendslater freely divedinto the soundsthat formed them: folklore, jazz, bossanova, and acoustic music from singer songwriters like Rita Payes, Mercedes Sosa, Jorge Drexler, Los Panchos, Tim Bernardes, Esperanza Spalding. Now, the trio is taking their love across borders and language barriers with an EP that calls to artists from Uruguay, Brazil, the UK, and, of course, Argentina. While some like Gilberto's classic are widely known and respected, others like that of Uruguay'sSofia Alvez's "Rompí"gained more attention because of the cover rendered, which Diamela glows at the thought of, calling it a "beautiful" exchange and experience. Themes of joy and tenderness ring through the project, including on the aforementioned track where a breakup is cheekily processed. "It's ok, my love, you were always sun and it was I who failed. I hope one day you find that love that fixes all I broke, "the last line of the track translates to. Elsewhere on the EP, the moon comes to life, bathes, smiles and comes to life amongst us on "Canción Para Bañar La Luna, " which is originally a lullaby by Maria Elena Walsh. She then reflects on love and leaves her abscence felt on "SaleLa Luna." The latter, a translation of Liana Flores's "Rises the Moon, " is the only song they've ever translated, TRÍADA shares. "For us to be the official version and for it to have elements of Argentine music is a beautiful way to make ourselves known, and to also make Argentinemusic known, " they beam. This will be the song's official spanish language version. Exploring and expanding their artistry by revisiting and reshaping sonically stunning songs of the past, near and far, the trio is making way for self-discovery and see no limits to their growth. "We don't know what the future holds; we haven't produced our album yet, " they assess, "but we're super clear on the fact that our Argentinian roots, and more broadly our Latino roots, will be there." write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |