Nicola Cruz

Nicola Cruz is an Ecuadorian electronic music producer and DJ renowned for integrating ancestral Andean sounds with contemporary electronic music. After establishing his distinctive sound blending ancestral Andean rhythms with contemporary electronic music, Nicola Cruz released his debut album, Prender el Alma, in 2015. This initial work marked a significant milestone, exploring themes of consciousness and spirituality, and quickly cemented his signature style of fusing indigenous sounds with electronic elements. Cruz’s artistic approach is deeply rooted in an attentive study of the living roots and rituals intrinsic to South American culture, particularly its Andean and African origins, valuing the inherent energy transmitted by native rhythms, oral traditions, and instruments.

His dual dynamic where tradition and modernity coexist underscores his unique position as a leading electronic producer, musician, and DJ dedicated to exploring sound and cultural heritage.