Alma Escondida

“Alma Escondida” (Hidden Soul) is the first project in which I explore the intersection of my musical and visual work, creating visual art that connects to my compositions.

Many of us wonder what the “soul” is, what is the essence of the human being. We believe in something superior, something that connects us and gives meaning to our existence. Faith in a God. A force that is within each one of us, and at the same time, connected to the rest of humanity. Personally, I believe that one way to get closer to this “force” is through art.

I decided to name this project Alma Escondida (Hidden Soul) because, for me, creating art is searching within myself as part of the process of knowing and understanding who I am, and thus understanding my existence and my connection with others. The music on this recording explores my experience and understanding of what “dance” is and the festivity of the “tunantada" that encompasses dance, music, theater, etc. Actions that also help those who practice them to search for the soul.

The compositions Danza I and Danza II are complemented by a series of four charcoal drawings on canvas that seek to represent the connection of movement in dance with the spiritual search and the moment of trance in which the spiritual connection with oneself (Soul/God) is created.

Through expressive lines and strong contrasts, the drawings reflect an inward journey—where the dancer’s movement becomes a kind of ritual, leading to a state of trance. In that moment, a deep connection is made with something greater, whether it's the inner self, the soul, or a sense of the divine.

See the drawings below.

The compositions ¿Dónde Está Mi Alma Escondida? (Where Is My Hidden Soul?) and Vida Pasajera (Temporary Life) are complemented by a series of four charcoal drawings on paper that seek to represent my vision, experience and what intrigues me about the Andean dance and music festival of the “tunantada”: the Andean population, the use of the mask, the excessive consumption of alcohol, the connection with nature, the ritual character of the festival, the feelings of melancholy and nostalgia.

See the drawings below.

Alma Escondida CD

$15.00 USD