Gemma Humet Alsius (born 19 November 1988 in Terrassa, Catalonia) is a Catalan singer and pianist who performs in the Catalan language.[1] She is the niece of singer Joan Baptista Humet[2] and first cousin of Ramon Humet.[3]
Gemma Humet Alsius | |
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 Gemma Humet (2022) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Gemma Humet Alsius November 19, 1988 Terrassa, Catalonia |
| Origin | Catalonia |
| Occupations | Singer, Pianist |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | Satélite K |
Biography
editShe studied jazz singing at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC). In April 2015, she released her debut album, *Si canto enrere*, on the Satélite K label, produced by guitarist Pau Figueres.[4] She regularly collaborates with guitarist Toti Soler in shows such as *Liebeslied, U, set, u, quatre: segar i batre* and *L’Ovidi, poema sense acabar* (a tribute to Ovidi Montllor) alongside actor Joan Massotkleiner.[5] She is also known for her collaboration with guitarist Toni Xuclà, performing *Espriu, amb música ho escoltaries potser millor*, in which she set two poems by Salvador Espriu to music: “Aquesta pau és meva” and “A la vora del mar”.
In 2013 she participated in the National Day of Catalonia at the Parc de la Ciutadella, singing “Sonet”, a poem by Bartomeu Rosselló Porcel set to music by Maria del Mar Bonet. In 2015, together with Mercè Martínez, Pemi Fortuny, Albert Guinovart and the young choir of the Orfeó Català, she performed “Venim del nord, venim del sud” by Lluís Llach on the main stage of the Via Lliure in Barcelona. In 2020, she contributed to a version of “Un núvol blanc” by Lluís Llach to raise funds during the Covid‑19 pandemic.[6][7]
Discography
editRecent activity
editIn 2024–25, Gemma Humet premiered the live show *Miralls*, directed by Lluís Danés, performing solo with piano and voice. In June 2025, she published a public letter mourning the loss of her father while continuing to tour and record.[10]
References
edit- ↑ "Gemma Humet". JazzTerrassa. March 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ↑ Bianciotto, Jordi (17 April 2015). "De cantant a cantautora". El Periódico. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ↑ "Molt personal - 3Cat". CCMA. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ↑ C., X. (15 April 2015). "Gemma Humet debuts with Mediterranean nostalgia". Ara. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ↑ Martorell, Núria (12 December 2014). "A warm voice with D. O." El Periódico. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ↑ "Llach versions his 'Un núvol blanc' in solidarity with the fight against Covid‑19". El País. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ↑ "Gemma Humet versions "Un núvol blanc", on "FAQS"". TV3. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ↑ "Entrevista a Gemma Humet: 'La cultura queda tocada de mort'". VilaWeb. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ↑ "Gemma Humet – Temps de Canvis (single)". Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ↑ "Emotive letter by Gemma Humet on her father". Mon Terrassa. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.