The Chilean group Catalina and the Bordonas de Oro has found renewed interest in live music from the public, which they say has been revitalizing for the music scene in Chile. However, they recognize that not aligning with popular genres like reggaeton or trap has made their path more complicated.
In Catalina's words, the group's vocalist, "It was like a new breath for Chilean music to have gone through these super strong stages, and it also made people able to write much more, to produce much more poetry." Despite the obstacles, the band continues to attract a diverse audience, from 18 to 80 years old, thanks to their focus on poetry and the multiple performers that are part of their repertoire.
Regarding their upcoming performance in Mexico, Catalina mentioned that they have been working hard on their repertoire, with the surprise that the majority of the audience during their last visit was Mexican. This unexpected connection has inspired the band to return and share their musical proposal with an audience that has shown genuine interest in their music.
Reflecting on the Chilean music scene, Catalina shared that after the pandemic and the social outbreak, the landscape has been complicated. However, she maintains hope that in the future organic music, like the kind they perform, will once again have a prominent place in the public's preferences. "I don’t lose faith that in a few more years people will feel that need to listen to this type of music, to listen to music played live, organic music," she expressed.
Catalina and the Bordonas de Oro are preparing for their performance in Mexico on November 9 at the Foro del Tejedor, where they will mix classic boleros with their own compositions. The band stands out for their proposal to revitalize old music by blending it with a fresh and youthful sound, something they have managed to connect not only with diverse ages in their audience but also with the Latin American audience in general.
