The Madrid band Ombligo, formed by Ángel Cáceres and Anika Sobrino, returns to surprise us with “Silencio”, their new collaboration with the Peruvian duo Alejandro y María Laura. This track, which combines the essence of Virtuoso Folk with modern and eclectic sounds, is not only a sonic masterpiece, but also a song marked by emotion and circumstance.
A Postponed Song with a Major Impact
The release of “Silencio” was scheduled for the week in which the DANA happened in Valencia, an event that forced to delay its publication. Tragically, Alejandro and María Laura lost everything they had in their Paiporta home during that catastrophe. This context adds additional emotional weight to the song, making it all the more harrowing and meaningful to listen to today.
Who Are Ombligo? A Unique Musical Journey
Ombligo is a project that was born in Madrid from the love of its founders for itinerant Gypsy music. For years, Angel Caceres and Anika Sobrino developed their style in the subway cars of the capital, fusing influences as diverse as Swing, Balkan, Traditional Folk, Bolero and Progressive Music.
With their second album released last year and a nomination at the 2024 Academy of Music Awards for Best Folk Album, Ombligo proves that their music does not understand labels or borders. Their work is a tribute to artistic truth and authenticity, far from passing fads.
“Silencio”: The Perfect Union of Folk and Roots with Alejandro and María Laura
Recorded at Garlic Records Studios with production by Edu Molina, “Silencio” is much more than a collaboration. The song fuses the elaborate and sumptuous sound of Ombligo with the delicate and enveloping vocal harmonies of Alejandro and María Laura. The result is a song that immerses us in a melodic, lyrical and sincere universe, full of candor and depth.
Reminiscent of the best Folk Virtuoso of past eras, but with a contemporary freshness, “Silencio” sets a new standard in roots and fusion music, positioning itself at the forefront of future musical trends.
Navel: Authenticity and Revolution in the Music Scene
Ombligo is not a conventional band. They have managed to forge their way in the Spanish music scene with songs written from the heart and a genuine interpretation. The band from Madrid comes to shake up the monotony of the current scene, proving that true music is born from passion, dedication and pure talent.
“Silence”, a Theme that marks a Before and After
The collaboration between Ombligo and Alejandro y María Laura on “Silencio” is not only exciting for its context and impeccable execution, but also consolidates both projects as indisputable references in new roots and fusion music. A song that is both a tribute to the past and a look to the future.
If you are looking for authentic, moving and truth-filled music, “Silencio” is a work you can’t pass up.
