Isabel Aranda
Head of music programming at ICEX, in Madrid, Isabel Aranda coordinates the Sounds from Spain initiative, the public-private program promoting the Spanish music industry around the world. She supports Spanish music companies in their international projects and creates business opportunities with their foreign counterparts.
Sounds from Spain
Sounds from Spain is a public-private initiative, driven by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, to promote Spain's music industry. Its lines of action: supporting Spanish companies in their international projects, taking part in leading international festivals and markets, creating business opportunities between Spanish and foreign professionals, and supporting the internationalization of music created in Spain.
Spanish music on stage
Under Isabel Aranda's coordination, Sounds from Spain presents Spanish artists in showcases at the world's major markets. At Mundial Montréal 2026, Carmen y María, Compota de Mañana and Vigüela are among the Spanish groups presented in official showcases in Montreal.
Delegate at Mundial Montréal 2026
Isabel Aranda is among the official delegates of the 16th edition of Mundial Montréal, held from November 17 to 21, 2026 in Montreal — North America's gathering for world music, bringing together showcasing artists and industry professionals from everywhere.
Highlights
- ICEX — head of music programming, manager of the music sector (Madrid)
- Sounds from Spain — coordinator of the Spanish music internationalization initiative
- International markets — leading festivals and markets, including WOMEX and Mundial Montréal
- Spanish companies — support for their international projects
Public contacts and links
Official website of ICEX (Sounds from Spain): soundsfromspain.com
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