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Sparrow & Barbossa is a Madrid-based DJ and producer duo formed by Swiss musician Bryan Coletta and Uruguayan artist Emiliano Haberli. Bryan, born into a musical family, is the son of legendary guitarist Francis Coletta, who collaborated with icons like Whitney Houston and Frank Sinatra. Emiliano, influenced by the African tribal rhythms of Candombe from his Uruguayan roots, began his music career in Europe in 2004, connecting with Madrid's electronic music scene and performing as a percussionist on DJ Chus's classic track 'El Amor.' The duo blends organic instruments with electronic sounds, leveraging their age difference to enhance their music. Bryan contributes modern melodies, while Emiliano focuses on rhythmic elements, drawing from his extensive experience. Their journey as globe-trotters allows them to embrace and share the legacy of ethnic cultures through electronic music. Sparrow & Barbossa debuted their production career in 2018 with a version of Mory Kante's classic 'Yeke,' which topped the Afro House charts. Their 2020 remix of Fatoumata Diawara's 'Nterini' also achieved significant success, reaching #2 in the Afro House category on Spotify. Their debut album, 'Seven Seas,' released in 2021 under DJ Chus's Redolent Music label, featured collaborations with various artists and included the hit single 'Nyakua,' which became a #1 Afro House track on Traxsource. In 2022, they
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