Juliana Santacruz
Composer
Does (your) music need a secure/safe space?
Cared for and safe spaces are not only a basic necessity, is a fundamental base for creativity and expression to flourish in music and in any aspect of life
What would you want to change about music / music making?
focus on care in many aspects
When do you need music the most?
I listen to music almost always , on the bike, at home, doing sports, cleaning and while cooking to make it taste
Juliana Santacruz is an artist who works in various fields as a percussionist, performer, sound artist, and educator. Based in Bern, Switzerland, she has established herself as a versatile and accomplished artist. She holds a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of the Arts Bern HKB, where she graduated with honors. Currently, Juliana is pursuing a Master’s degree in Contemporary Artistic Practice – Sound Arts (CAP) at the same institution.
Her work is characterized by addressing important themes in her daily life, such as politics, gender, and feminism, integrating them with new music, improvisation, experimentation, and musical theater. She actively participates in the research and creation of electroacoustic music and collaborates with various groups and collectives such as Foyer 41, XYZ, OHR, and Delay-diz.