Flipping channels the other day I saw, for the first time in I don’t know how long, a performer who mesmerized me. Concha Buika, a Spaniard by birth and Guinean by blood, is an artist that represents the face of the new Europe.

Born in Mallorca and raised among the Roma, she delivers Spanish styles such as flamenco mixed with soul and jazz influences, reflecting what can only be described an exquisite mingling of cultures. Check her out:

Buika — a musical mentee of Chavela Vargas – is starting to gain notoriety outside of her native Spain and recently performed at Mexico’s legendary Cervantino Festival. Concha says she considers herself a “niece” of Mexico and in an recent interview had some really lovely observations about Mexican culture and music.

Check out more of her videos on YouTube here.