TartaRelena

Tarta Relena is a Catalan vocal duo that blends traditional Mediterranean singing with experimental electronics, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary. Marta Torrella and Helena Ros explore the possibilities of voice through the interplay of two distinct vocal timbres, where harmony meets dissonance, silence meets tension, and simplicity reveals unexpected depth.

Their latest album, És pregunta, dives into themes of tragic thinking: the human desire to understand fate, and our inability to control it. The songs move between the known and the unknown, weaving voice, poetry, and rhythm into something ancient, yet timeless.

International media has recognized the duo’s unique artistry: as Pitchfork wrote, ”Tarta Relena’s songs are a testament both to the porousness of borders and the ideas that unite disparate cultures, running beneath the centuries like a pedal tone.”