Gustavo Cerqueiras
Pianist, composer, music producer and international networker
Pioneer of etnojazz (a fusion of Mapuche scales and rhythms with contemporary jazz harmonies), winner of the 2017 Pulsar Award for Best Fusion Artist.
Workshop
This is an invitation to apply for the AIAF 2026 Training Programme.
The Workshop is a five-day intensive learning programme designed for twenty-five selected music professionals. Participants will engage in expert-led sessions exploring vision and positioning, digital distribution and AI, label and career management, as well as international market access and booking. Facilitators from France and Spain will share practical tools, strategies, and insights drawn from their experience across the international music industry.
Facilitators
Meet the facilitators
Michèle Beltan
Professional adult trainer and associate director, Anthezic
Holder of a Master 1 “Information and Communication Professions”, Michèle Beltan was a music programmer at Trace TV (West Indies-Africa) then head of music programming at Tropiques FM.
Leonardo Pavkovic
Founder, MoonJune Records and MoonJune Music (USA)
Founder of the independent label MoonJune Records (USA), specializing in unconventional music (progressive rock, jazz fusion, avant-garde, experimental).
Almudena Tomás
Founder and coordinator, MUSIC inFUSION · Founder, ExHodos Music
Almudena Tomás is a Spanish music industry professional, founder and coordinator of MUSIC inFUSION and founder of ExHodos Music, an independent platform focused on artist development, strategic positioning and internationalisation.
How to Apply
Apply to the 2026 Training Programme.
Music professionals seeking to participate are encouraged to complete this application form and provide accurate information about their professional journey, artistic or industry background, and objectives for the programme.
- Professional journey
- Artistic or industry background
- Objectives for the programme
The programme is delivered in partnership with Institut Français, Music inFusion, the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria, and AECID, advancing a shared commitment to creating stronger pathways between African music professionals and international markets.
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