Jay
Maya

I have always believed that the accordion and piano have a unique way of telling stories, but I felt they lacked a stage where they could roar with the force of today. I refused to settle for what was already written; I set out to understand how the elegance of a piano note could coexist with the raw energy of an electronic festival. That search is what drives me every morning.

When I created Chicas Bond Colombia, I did it thinking about breaking that invisible barrier between "the cultured" and "the party". I wanted an electric string quartet to feel as powerful as a rock band or a DJ set in a club. Seeing how the show makes people feel moved by a soundtrack or a reinterpreted classic confirmed to me that music has no labels, only truths.

My most recent project, Colombian Balkan Beat, is born from a deeply personal need: to connect my roots with the world. Quería ver what would happen if we blended the Balkan accordion with that flavor only Colombia has — Cumbia, Champeta, Currulao, Andino, Llanero — y and wrapped it in an EDM atmosphere. El resultado es algo que el mundo no había escuchado antes.

What I enjoy most about being on stage is seeing that generational connection. Nothing fulfills me more than watching someone who loves folklore dancing next to someone who only listens to electronic music, both united by the same beat. In the end, my work is not just to play an instrument — it's to build that bridge where everyone, regardless of where we come from, can meet and enjoy an experience that feels honest, vibrant and, above all, alive.