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While revisiting his past work and exploring potential new artistic directions, producer and songwriter Jerry “Tambora” Garcia came across Kazakh artist Aiya Andasbay on Spotify. Instantly captivated by her mastery of the dombra—a traditional Kazakh string instrument—he reached out, and what began as a message turned into a year-and-a-half-long cross-cultural collaboration. Despite language differences, with Aiya speaking Russian and Jerry working in English and Spanish, the two found creative harmony through translation, patience, and mutual respect.
The result is “Despierta”, a vibrant fusion track that brings together diverse corners of the world. Vocals were recorded in Colombia, Aiya contributed the dombra from Kazakhstan, Jerry led production and songwriting from Tempe, Arizona, and final mixing and mastering were completed in Portugal by a specialist in global string instrumentation. With a catchy hook, uplifting energy, and strong Latin urban influence, “Despierta” embodies the spirit of cultural unity and musical exploration.
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