"Between morning affirmations and a guided mediation track called "Soy Luz," Chiquis sheds light on the country's ongoing immigration crisis - and says that she won't be silenced. On songs like "Pa' Mi Gente," she tells the stories of immigrant workers and expresses their importance over the resounding of cumbia folclórica. Similarly on "Somos," she sings "No hay frontera que nos quedan grandes," asserting that everyone belongs to Mother Earth."
"Pivoting away from her usual banda influences, "Flores En Mi Alma" instead channels elements of cumbia, reggae and R&B into the sounds of contemporary música Mexicana. The eight-track record also incorporates several low frequencies - most of which are too low to be heard - meant to engage listeners' chakras. Her previous record, "Diamantes," was all about trusting herself and embracing her resilience."
Chiquis releases Flores En Mi Alma, an eight-track album that blends contemporary música Mexicana with cumbia, reggae and R&B. The record integrates meditation alongside political themes, featuring a guided meditation track titled "Soy Luz" and songs that foreground immigrant workers and belonging. Lyrics on "Pa' Mi Gente" and "Somos" emphasize immigrant stories and planetary belonging. The album uses low-frequency tones intended to engage listeners' chakras. The musical pivot moves away from traditional banda influences toward a calmer, groove-based sound that reflects increased consciousness and artistic maturation following the Diamantes era.
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