Esteban Card

Esteban Card is a sonic storyteller reshaping Colombian folkloric music for the global stage. Rooted in the ancestral rhythms of Bullerengue and Gaita, his sound weaves together ceremonial chants, pulsating drums and rich organic textures to create a hypnotic, contemporary landscape. Deeply spiritual and immersive, Esteban’s music channels the sacred energy of ritual, memory and movement, crafting a transcendent experience where past and present move in harmony.t

Through his work, Esteban explores tradition as dialogue, celebrating and reimagining Colombia’s African and Indigenous heritage and ancestral wisdom for new generations. His electrifying live sets have captivated audiences across the UK, with standout performances at Jamboree, Rich Mix, Wilderness Festival, Hootananny, Battersea Summer Festival, Juju’s Bar, Arts by the Sea Festival and Lola MC. His visionary sound has earned praise from influential tastemakers including Gilles Peterson and Alex Wharton.