Raquel Kurpershoek Jaldón, born in 1998, became known after winning talent contests from 2016. She learned Cuban, Brazilian, and Indian music in Rotterdam and flamenco singing in Spain. She also studied sign language. In 2020, her documentary Traslasierra about flamenco and the deaf won awards internationally.

Raquel released her first album Nizami in 2022, which won prizes at the Andrea Parodi World Music Festival. The album is based on 12th-century Persian poet Nizami's The Seven Wise Princesses, telling stories of love through different musical styles. Raquel's music mixes cultures, reflecting her background in Amsterdam and Spain. Recently, she won the Young Researchers Prize in Art in Spain. Her work promotes inclusivity and celebrates diverse cultures through music and education.