After a decade as part of various musical groups in the Canary Islands, artist Sara Alma is taking a decisive step in her career with the release of her first solo track, titled Niño, vuelve. The song, now available on digital platforms, represents the artistic and personal maturity of the singer.
Alma, 31, describes this leap as a commitment to herself, driven by the confidence and experience gained over years. Personal high standards and the desire to champion her own voice led her to wait for the ideal moment to present a repertoire with her unique signature, exploring genres like contemporary salsa and tropical rhythms.
The inspiration for Niño, vuelve came spontaneously while she was driving, capturing the chorus melody on her mobile phone. The lyrics address the universality of heartbreak and the internal conflict between reason and heart, aiming to portray the human vulnerability of admitting one misses someone.
The artist defines her style as contemporary salsa, though she avoids rigid labels. Her approach is based on honesty and emotional connection with music, drawing from influences such as Marc Anthony, Frankie Ruiz, and Manzanero, and prioritizing an organic sound over fast-consumption trends.
The profound influence of bolero, a genre she learned from her parents, is palpable in her performance. Sara Alma highlights her mother's fundamental role as a bolero interpreter and how this genre shaped her musical training and artistic sensibility.
As a native of the Canary Islands, Sara Alma finds the connection with Latin American music, present in her family environment, to be natural. She describes the Canarian identity as a crossroads between Latin America, Africa, and Europe, a blend reflected in her musical proposal that goes beyond clichés.
The experience gained in orchestras and bands from the Canary Islands has been crucial to her professional development, providing her with the 'school' of the stage and the discipline needed to face the demands of the profession. Collaborations with international artists have also helped demystify well-known figures.
Regarding the role of women in Latin music, Sara Alma acknowledges progress but points out that there is still a long way to go to achieve equality, despite the growing current of professionals asserting their space.
The singer is already working on new compositions, anticipating that Niño, vuelve is just the starting point of a continuously evolving project.
