Zen Selekta

Nicole Gracia Barton, known professionally as Zen Selekta, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her musical style integrates moody, deep, and dark elements with ethereal melodies and ethnic influences, drawing heavily from her Spanish heritage. Her creative inspiration is derived from diverse sources, including literature, cinema, spiritual practices such as meditation, engagements with nature, and conversations. She aims to incorporate the richness of global cultures into her music.

Zen Selekta’s career path extends beyond musical production. She intends to establish her own record label to further disseminate her distinctive sound across international audiences. Additionally, she plans to curate events that align with her artistic vision. Her objective is to create a lasting impact through her music, fostering joy, happiness, and healing for listeners. She approaches each performance as a journey, building moments of tension, release, and discovery that draw audiences into the experience, viewing music as a ritual and the dancefloor as a space for connection.

Key milestones in her career include her live performance at Wakaanfest, where she played a back-to-back set with Canabliss. She has also been featured on Insomniac’s artist roster, indicating recognition within the electronic music community. Zen Selekta has further engaged audiences through live streamed sets on YouTube, such as “Wicked Live – Zen Selekta” by BlackwingTV. Her music is characterized by a fusion of organic percussion with modern electronic production, creating a sound that is described as both ancient and futuristic.