Dona Arca

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez, known as Arca, is a Venezuelan musician and record producer recognized for her pioneering work in electronic and experimental music. Her career trajectory includes collaborations with global artists and a distinctive artistic vision that encompasses diverse genres. After making an early professional impact contributing synthesizers to La Vida Bohème’s Grammy-nominated album Nuestra, Arca further developed her skills at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU. Her career as Arca began with the 2012 release of the Baron Libre EP, followed by the Stretch 1 and Stretch 2 EPs, with the latter, which explored hip hop elements, bringing her to the attention of key music publications.

These albums showcased her genre-bending approach, incorporating IDM, reggaeton, avant-pop, techno, and ambient elements, with Kick I earning her a Grammy nomination in 2021 for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Arca has also contributed to music by artists including Kelela, The Weeknd, and Rosalía, and has gained recognition for her avant-garde visual artistry, often collaborating with artists like Jesse Kanda and Frederik Heyman on striking multimedia projects. Her high-profile performances in 2023 included opening for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in Barcelona and supporting Madonna’s Celebration Tour. Arca continues to expand her artistic footprint with recent work, including a remix and performance of ‘Aquamarine’ with Addison Rae at Coachella in 2025, further cementing her status as an innovative and in-demand artist.