Talk Art

Luis Felber - Attawalpa

In this hour‑long TalkArt episode, host Robert Diamant chats with multi‑instrumentalist and composer Luis Felber (aka Atta Welper) about his artistic journey—from early childhood exposure to his mother’s painting, forming teenage bands, and becoming a London session musician, to co‑writing the Netflix series soundtrack and releasing two albums, Presence and Experience. Felber reflects on the evolution of pop stars into self‑identified "artists" in the 80s, the importance of creative freedom, and how his eclectic background in music, film, and club culture shapes his current work on a third, potentially breakthrough album. The conversation also touches on the role of community, mentorship, and the challenges of staying authentic amid industry pressures.