Nathalie Peña-Comas fuses opera and bachata in her new version of «Sombras nada más»
The renowned Dominican soprano Nathalie Peña-Comas has surprised her followers with the announcement of her latest single, “Sombras nada más”. This musical proposal is a reinterpretation of the classic bolero ranchero immortalized by the Mexican singer Javier Solís, now adapted to the infectious rhythms of bachata. The track will be available on all digital platforms starting this Friday, September 4th.
Under the musical direction and production of maestro Enrique Martínez, the work achieves a sonic amalgamation that transcends traditional boundaries. The piece combines the elegance and solemnity of lyrical singing with the rhythmic essence of the Caribbean, achieving a fresh structure that invites both reflection and dance.
My desire was to approach it with respect, but also with freedom; to preserve its melancholy and its intensity while bringing it towards my own roots. When the bongo and the güira begin to dialogue with the cello, the brass, and my voice, I feel that Mexico and the Caribbean meet in the same emotional space. That is very beautiful. And even more so when the song is danceable.
Nathalie Peña-Comas, soprano
A production loaded with musical textures
The architecture of this production stands out for the richness of its arrangements, where diverse instruments converge to enrich the piece:
- Contemporary base: Electric guitars and programming by Wesley Amorim, keyboards by Enrique Martínez, bass by Carlitos Del Puerto, and drums by Murilo Bueno.
- Classical touch: Nicole Peña-Comas’s cello adds an intimate dimension, while Francisco Torres’s trombones reinforce the song’s dramatic character.
- Caribbean identity: Percussion by Rafael Carrasco (bongó and güira) along with Ray Yslas imprints the unmistakable stamp of our land.
Nathalie Peña-Comas’ vocal support is completed by the backing vocals of Katherine Esther, Roger Zayas-Bazán, and Gabriela Martínez, who elevate the harmonic dimension of this reinvented classic.
This release represents the artist’s second premiere in the last quarter of the year, consolidating her firm purpose of rescuing songs that are part of the Ibero-American collective memory to give them a new life through unexpected cultural and sonic fusions.
