The Art of Sound & Storytelling
Guitarist, singer, composer—exploring Latin American, Iberian, and jazz traditions.
Who I Am
I am Luca Vaillancourt de Dios, a guitarist, singer, and composer exploring the intersections of Latin American, Iberian, and jazz traditions. My music is a reflection of curiosity, connection, and cultural dialogue, shaped not by a single genre but by the stories and sounds that have resonated with me over time.
Raised in Luxembourg with Spanish, Polish, and Canadian roots, I grew up surrounded by an array of musical influences. From an early age, I was drawn to the expressive power of music—not just as something to listen to, but as a way to understand the world and my place in it. Over time, these influences wove themselves into something uniquely my own—a sound deeply rooted in tradition yet always evolving, shaped by instinct and discovery rather than convention.
I do not see myself as a musician who belongs to any one tradition; instead, I see my work as a bridge between the sounds that have shaped me and those that continue to inspire me. Through my music, I seek to honor the past while opening new doors for the future, embracing both familiarity and transformation.
My Journey in Music
My musical path has never been about following a straight line—it has been a process of exploration, study, and reinvention. From my early years playing the guitar to my formal training in jazz at the Taller de Músics (Barcelona) and the Maastricht Conservatory, every step has been a chance to expand my understanding of what music can be.
Through jazz, I gained the technical and theoretical tools to approach music with depth and flexibility. But beyond technique, what drives me is curiosity—the desire to understand music beyond labels, to immerse myself in different traditions, and to find the common ground between them. This is what led me to explore the cantes de ida y vuelta—the musical forms that traveled between Spain and Latin America, transforming along the way.
Whether composing, arranging, or performing, my goal is to create music that speaks across borders, connecting traditions in ways that feel organic and honest. With my upcoming album, Cantes Transatlánticos, I aim to continue this journey—crafting a sound that is not defined by a single tradition, but by the many influences that have shaped me.
For me, music is not about fitting into a category—it is about telling stories, building connections, and pushing the boundaries of tradition.
My Artistic Vision
For me, music is more than sound—it’s storytelling, memory, and identity woven into melody and rhythm. It is the echo of voices from the past and a compass pointing toward the future. Through my compositions, I explore themes of migration, cultural dialogue, and belonging, reflecting my deep belief that music is a meeting ground—a place where different worlds, histories, and emotions can coexist freely.
Much like my own heritage, my music refuses to fit neatly into one box. Born of Spanish, Canadian, Polish, and Luxembourgish roots, I have never seen identity as something rigid, but rather as something fluid—an ever-shifting mosaic of experiences, emotions, and connections. My journey has taught me that embracing the in-between, the undefined, is where true artistry begins.
In this sense, my music is a reflection of my soul—it carries the sounds that have shaped me, the traditions I’ve fallen in love with, and the unspoken emotions that words cannot capture. I am drawn to flamenco’s raw intensity, Latin American folklore’s deep storytelling, and jazz’s boundless freedom, blending them into a soundscape that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
A Dialogue Between Traditions
My music is deeply influenced by the sounds of Latin America, a region that has given the world some of the most powerful, poetic, and rhythmically rich musical traditions. While I do not share a direct cultural lineage with Latin America, my connection to its music is one of deep respect, immersion, and study. Through years of exploration, collaboration, and learning from Latin American artists, I have developed a profound relationship with these traditions—not as an outsider seeking to claim them, but as a musician dedicated to honoring and understanding them with the utmost respect.
In many ways, my music exists between places—between my Spanish roots, my jazz background, and the sounds that have drawn me in over the years. It is shaped by traditions that have long been in conversation with one another, flowing across the Atlantic in ways that remind me that music is never about ownership. It’s about connection—about finding the sounds that feel true and letting them take shape in their own way.
I don’t seek to define what I do or where it belongs. I only know that I play what feels honest. And in that honesty, I hope to offer something that carries the same respect, love, and depth that first led me here.
Music as a Space of Peace and Connection
More than anything, I see music as an act of peace, dialogue, and togetherness. It is an expression of our shared humanity, a language beyond words that connects us to something greater. Just as I resist defining myself within the limits of a single identity, I let my music breathe—free from labels, free from expectations, free to be what it needs to be in the moment.
This is the journey I am on: following the sounds that move me, honoring the past while shaping the future, and offering my voice to the ever-growing symphony of cultures and stories that make up our world.