The Tenerife artist, with a self-taught musical background, has taken on the musical direction of a national-scale project. Her involvement came about after an unexpected call from producer Pablo Cebrián, placing her at the center of one of the most significant musical projects linked to the Pope's visit to Spain. From Tenerife, she coordinated the recording of “Alza la mirada” (Look Up), an anthem that aims to go beyond art to leave a spiritual and social mark.
At 32 years old, the artist, who is also a painter, approached this experience from an unconventional background. Her connection to music, which includes piano, guitar, and composition, has always run parallel to her journey within the Church. This combination of artistic sensitivity and ecclesiastical commitment was key to her taking on the musical direction of an open choir, made up of hundreds of volunteers.
“"No one shines specifically. There are many soloists, but the anthem does not belong to one person; it belongs to the entire Church."
The project involved simultaneous recording in several cathedrals across the country, including Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife, with the goal of creating a choral piece that reflected the diversity of the Church. The artist explained that the aim was to unify the sound, including small nuances in accent and interpretation to represent each location. From the outset, the anthem was conceived as a collective work, avoiding individual protagonism.
Within this shared structure, Tenerife's contribution takes on a particular nuance. In the artist's interpretation, some solos directly reference the migratory reality experienced in the Canary Islands. A significant segment of the song sings: “For those who cross the sea seeking a home.” This phrase was a specific request during the creative process to integrate this dimension into the anthem's content.
The recording at the Cathedral of La Laguna took place under unusual circumstances, as most participants were unfamiliar with the song beforehand. Despite this, the choir took shape within a few hours. The artist highlighted the atmosphere of total dedication and the absence of individual prominence, which she considers key to the final result. For her, the project transcends music, being a shared faith experience that can serve as a spiritual tool beyond its release.
