The Peruvian artist transforms the classic ranchero into an introspective piece.
The connection between an artist and his environment is usually the driving force behind the most profound transformations. For the Peruvian artist, The Zorra ZapataMexico City has not been just a stop on his journey, but the home that has given rise to a creative side. Recently, the interpreter presented “Pigeon”a reinterpretation of the emblematic “Cucurrucúcú Paloma”marking the first preview of what will be their next covers album.
Far from trying to replicate the ranchera intensity that characterizes many versions of this song, the artist delivers material that opts for the atmospheric and melancholic. “Pigeon” It evokes a constant feeling of longing, resulting in a more introspective piece, which will also be accompanied by an official video.
The Zorra Zapata is a singer originally from Peru who currently resides in Mexico. This experience of living in another country is what has driven her to build a new way of creating music, so this single works as a gesture of belonging and gratitude towards the culture that has welcomed her. Thus, this version focuses more on transmitting an emotional charge than on replicating a traditional interpretation such as that of Lola Beltran.
This recording project was born from the need to The Zorra Zapata for exploring the songs that have marked his personal and geographical trajectory. This first preview reveals the intention of his next material, where each piece will be a meeting point between his past and his present, between the territories he has traveled and the place he now calls home.
