The artist, affectionately known in Maspalomas, has been a cultural reference point, defining each stage of her life with happiness and an unwavering passion for Canarian singing. At 79 years old, with a large family, she keeps the flame of her vocation alive, which was forged from childhood in neighborhood gatherings filled with music and joy.
Her youth was marked by work in the tomato harvest in La Gloria, where her voice brightened the working days. It was in this environment that she also met her husband, a period she describes as the best years of her life. Later, her work in the schools of San Fernando, with the service company Perfaler Canarias, earned her the affection of the children.
The artist founded her own rondalla, Los Costeros, with her siblings, with whom she performed for decades without contract or fee, receiving tips in emblematic places such as the restaurant La Rotonda and the Oasis de Maspalomas hotel, as well as in tourist complexes in Playa del Inglés and Mogán. Despite a health setback that almost made her lose her voice, and after undergoing several surgical procedures, she recovered her vocal ability, joking that each operation tuned her voice up half a tone.
Her unmistakable voice accompanied thousands of tourists for decades who, between meals, discovered in her a window to Canarian tradition.
Dressed in traditional attire, often designed by herself, the artist is recognized for her grace and talent in performing genres such as isas, folías, malagueñas, décimas, and pasodobles, with frequent nods to Mexican rancheras. For over two decades, she regularly performed at the Presa de Chira, where she welcomed visitors with gofio, potatoes, and mojo.
In San Fernando de Maspalomas, her participation in festivals and folk gatherings has been constant. She was invited to perform in Segovia, and has traveled to Finland, Berlin (for the ITB Tourism Fair), Belgium, and Italy, accompanying folk groups. Currently, she maintains weekly commitments at a popular restaurant in San Agustín and in the area's shopping center, where she shares her passion for Canarian folklore with a group of friends.
Despite her extensive career, the artist regrets not having recorded an album to immortalize her legacy, although her presence and voice remain a vital part of Gran Canaria's culture.
