Arkano

Arkano is a Spanish free improvisation collective and record label. Formed in the early 2000s, Arkano focuses primarily on experimental music, often incorporating elements of noise, drone, and ambient soundscapes. The collective's members frequently collaborate with other artists in the free improvisation scene, both within Spain and internationally. Their performances are often site-specific and involve extended duration, emphasizing the exploration of sonic textures and the spontaneous interaction between performers. Arkano also operates as a record label, releasing albums by its members and affiliated artists, generally in limited editions. The label’s releases tend to favor raw and unedited recordings of live improvisations, reflecting the group's emphasis on capturing the immediacy of their performances. Arkano is considered an important contributor to the development of free improvisation and experimental music in Spain.