“Qairo’s music knows no boundaries.”
QAIRO
Qairo is an exhilarating fusion of Flamenco, Turkish music, and Arabic and Balkan influences. The band’s original compositions, enhanced by electronic sounds, showcase Mediterranean traditions with a modern twist. We are transported on a modern Spice Road where powerful, heartfelt flamenco vocals are accompanied by oud or Turkish clarinet, and underlined by danceable beats. Qairo is a musical city without borders, where music and dance fuse and flourish.
Qairo emerged from a desire to blend various styles, creating music that is unique and representative of its members. The name Qairo refers not only to the iconic city of Cairo but also to 'kairos,' an ancient Greek concept meaning 'the right moment, the opportunity to be seized.'
Qairo releases their first album in January, 2025.
MEET THE BAND
Qairo’s five multicultural artists embrace their unique musical expression, with travel being essential to their creative process. Deborah “La Caramelita” and singer Alejandro Mendía met in Sevilla, Spain in 2009. They joined forces with clarinettist and oud player Dorian Zavatta, who traveled by foot through Europe and the Middle East before settling in Turkey, and now France. Prominent in France’s world music scene, multi-instrumentalist Alex Carrasco enriches Qairo's music with urban sounds, complemented by jazz-trained drummer Gaétan Diaz.
The artists
Alejandro Mendía - lead vocals, guitar
Deborah “La Caramelita” - dance, vocals
Alex Carrasco - bass synth, keys
Dorian Zavatta - clarinet, saxophone, oud
Gaetan Diaz - drums, samples