Viernes Calientes – Juntas Chicas

Born from the creative vision of multi-genre performers Julia del Palacio and Claudia Valentina, Juntas Chicas is a groundbreaking female-fronted project that merges traditional Mexican music with contemporary influences, reflecting the duo's experiences in New York’s diverse cultural landscape. Juntas Chicas unites New York’s finest jazz and folk musicians to blend son jarocho, rancheras, and norteño with jazz, cumbia, and flamenco. The result is a captivating musical tapestry that celebrates a rich diversity of musical traditions while pushing boundaries into exciting new territory. Cultures cross-pollinate and creative expression transcends boundaries. By infusing the folkloric heritage they inherited with the boundless influences of the artistic melting pot they call home, Juntas Chicas has forged a bold, refreshingly modern sound that is unmistakably their own. Learn more at www.juntaschicas.com.

Bial HClap is a music producer and DJ with an important legacy for hip hop in his hometown Guadalajara. In 2005 he founded the label Handiclap Records, Bial Hclap has collaborated with Pato Machete, Capricornio Man (El Gran Silencio), Dr. Shenka (Panteón Rococó), to name a few. He has performed in clubs and festivals in Europe and America such as CPH Distortion, MAPAS, SXSW, Pilsen Fest and Carnaval de las Culturas. He has also shared the stage with Chico Trujillo, Panteón Rococó, La Yegros and Mon Laferte. Bial Hclap has positioned himself as one of the most relevant remixers and producers of hip hop, neo cumbia and global bass in official remixes for Los Mirlos, Fidel, Sonido Gallo Negro, La Dame Blanche and Celso Piña. He has been released by labels in America and Europe such as Buddha Bar (France), Worldwide Records (Mexico), Tropical Bass Records (Germany) and more.