Known for her versatile vocal technique and expressive voice, the Spanish singer and songwriter Pepa Niebla, began her career at the age of 18 when she moved to Granada, Spain, a city she considers her musical birthplace. There, she graduated in Music Education from the University while also studying Classical Singing at the Victoria Eugenia Conservatory. During this period, Niebla had the opportunity to explore a wide range of musical genres thanks to the incredible quality and variety present in the city at the time, allowing her to immerse herself in diverse repertoires and gain invaluable experience.
In 2004, after graduating from the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Niebla embarked on a transformative journey to Havana, Cuba, where she spent three months deeply immersed in Cuban repertoire and the cultural essence of Son, Feeling, and other musical forms. This experience broadened her musical horizons and enriched her understanding of different musical traditions.
After returning from Havana, London became Niebla’s chosen destination, where she spent the next six years and received a call from El Pescador and EMI Spain to record her first album, “Jazz al desnudo,” in 2010, alongside the Málaga-born guitarist and singer Ricky Vivar. This project helped her advance her musical career and reignited her determination to continue her jazz studies, leading her to the Belgian city where she still resides today: Brussels.
The year 2019 was significant for Pepa Niebla, as it was the year she completed her studies with distinction at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels under the guidance of great mentors such as David Linx, Christophe Wallemme, Stephane Galland, Norma Winstone, and John Clayton. It was also the year she recorded what would become her second album.
Titled “Renaissance,” Niebla produced her first album of original compositions, featuring contributions and arrangements of classics by guitarist and composer Toni Mora. Mora accompanies her in this ensemble, along with Belgian pianist Maxime Moyaerts, French double bassist Alex Gilson, and award-winning Dutch drummer Daniel Jonkers.
Despite the unexpected crisis caused by the pandemic in March 2020, “Renaissance” was well-received, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the singer’s career, emphasising her position as a musician. During her tour in Spain, Pepa Niebla had the opportunity to collaborate with Catalan pianist and composer Ignasi Terraza. This unexpected occasion led to the recording of what would become her third album, “Pepa Niebla & Ignasi Terraza Trio, En la orilla del Mundo,” along with Horacio Fumero on double bass and Esteve Pi on drums, in February 2023.
Among the live music performances and recordings, Pepa Niebla has shared the stage with many national and international musicians. To name a few: Scott Hamilton, Ignasi Terraza, Andrea Motis, Bart Quartier, Tyreek McDole, Cesar Latorre, Jo Krause, Juan Galiardo, Bart de Nolf, Sal La Rocca, Antonio Lizana, Javier Ruibal, Toni Mora, Hendrick Lasure, Antoine Pierre, Jesús Lavilla, Arturo Sierra, Roberto Nieva, Mimi Verderame, Daniel Jonkers, Bori Albero, Tomás Merlo, Victor Merlo, Julián Sánchez, Jean-Paul Estievenart, Martin Salemi, Rodrigo Ballesteros, Roberto Nieva, Jasen Weaver, Toño Miguel, Vladimir Torres, Marcos Varela, Naíma Acuña, Maxime Moyaerts, Ander García, Tomás Merlo, Noam Israeli, Alex Koo, among many others.
