Hailing from Valparaíso, Chile, Pascuala Ilabaca is a singular and celebrated voice in Latin American and global music. Over the past decade, she has released multiple acclaimed albums, toured extensively across the world, and earned a reputation for flamboyant, joyful, and deeply rooted live performances. Blending tradition with contemporary vision, Ilabaca first gained international attention with Pascuala Canta a Violeta, her 2008 tribute to legendary Chilean songwriter Violeta Parra, and quickly followed with major awards, European tours, and festival appearances. With her band Fauna, she has been recognized by the Independent Music Awards, performed at leading festivals such as WOMAD, Shambala, Pirineos Sur, and WOMEX, and received Chile’s prestigious Pulsar Prize, alongside international recognition from Songlines Magazine.
Since then, Ilabaca has continued to expand her global presence with releases that push folkloric music forward while honoring its roots. She has toured widely across Europe, the Americas, and the United States, appeared on major stages including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza Chile, and the Pan American Games closing ceremonies, and maintained a strong commitment to education and collaboration, even during the pandemic. Recently named a Spotify EQUAL Artist and featured internationally from Times Square to Chinese National Television, Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna are currently signed to Warner Music Chile, with recent albums Lucero (2022) and Alegriste and Porteña (2023), affirming her place as one of the most vital and forward-looking artists of her generation.