ZENET
Antonio Mellado Escalona (Málaga, 1967)
Zenet He is one of the most captivating voices on the Spanish music scene. Already a leading figure, he is accompanied by his spectacular jazz band.
His voice is a recognizable hallmark synonymous with elegance and quality.
After five albums, he has managed to master different sounds, under a common harmonic language, which is jazz, reinterpreting each genre.
It is evocative music that is easy to identify with and that transports you to different times and places.
With their first album, the now legendary, “The seas of China”, Zenet wins the award for best new artist of the year at the MIN awards, with “All streets” to the best fusion album and with “If it happens, it's convenient.”"for best jazz album, the two MIN Awards.".
With his album “The Handsomeness”, has been recognized with the International Award of the prestigious Cubadisco Latin music awards.
His latest musical work, ZENETIANS, It's a duets album in which ZENET, Along with 14 artists whom he deeply admires, he revisits some of the most emblematic songs of his career.
Zenet simultaneously develops a career in actor and of visual artist.
Biography from the artist
Zenet He is synonymous with elegance and quality. With over 15 years in the business, he has established himself as one of the most iconic voices in Spanish jazz and folk music. A true icon, whether accompanied by his spectacular jazz band or a virtuoso guitarist, his style is unique: eclectic, surprising, and endowed with a prodigious vocal range. Zenet captivates not only with the power and versatility of his voice, but also with his unique and seductive way of interpreting, masterfully weaving words and ideas into each song.
Throughout five albums, Zenet He has masterfully incorporated diverse sounds, creating a shared harmonic language and reinventing each genre he explores, from boleros to jazz, including bossa nova, swing, and blues. His evocative and deeply emotional music transports the listener to different eras and places, a quality that has made him a unique figure in the Spanish-speaking artistic landscape.
Since his debut with “The seas of China” in 2008, Zenet has captivated critics and audiences alike, with hits such as “Dreaming of you», “One of those kisses» o “"I like you"”. His discography is a round trip through a multitude of classic genres and soundscapes, always marked by his unmistakable cabaret-style stage presence.
He has received many awards throughout his career, among which the following stand out:
- The Cubadisco International Award for La Guapería in 2019.
- MIN Awards for Best Fusion Album, Best New Artist and Best Jazz Album, with their albums Los mares de China, Si sucede conviene and Todas las calles, respectively.
In addition to the musical field, Zenet He starred in the series "The Young Picasso" and was nominated for a Goya Award for Best Original Song for "Entre tu balcón y mi ventana" (Between Your Balcony and My Window), part of the soundtrack for the film "Una palabra tuya" (One Word from You), directed by Ángeles González-Sinde. He also participated in a Loewe campaign alongside Linda Evangelista, highlighting his versatility, elegance, and talent as a multidisciplinary artist.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous artists such as Miguel Poveda, El Kanka, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Coque Malla, Xoel López, Rozalén, Vanesa Martín and Javier Ruibal, among others.
Zenet returns to the stage in 2026 with an album that promises to be a turning point in his musical and artistic exploration, reaffirming his position as one of the most influential and original artists on the current music scene.