By José Gandue @Gandour
Let me begin this text in a way that some, surely with good reason, will call corny: In these times where every day that passes we have thousands of excuses to feel the horribleness of the world, Perhaps tenderness is one of the weapons we can use to believe, at least for a few minutes, that everything can get better. However, let us never think of tenderness as an innocent and futile act, a recourse for the weak and helpless. On the contrary, let us generate hope through the creation of moving beauty, a beauty that envelops us like a shield against all evil., It may be one of the bravest and, perhaps, most effective acts available to humans. But violence and selfishness manage to deceive us and make us think that only those who shout the loudest or hit the fastest will always be the ones who dominate. And yes, we've reached this point, which you might describe as prudish, but all this self-importance arises from repeatedly hearing Tempo, from the Brazilian Dom La Nena.
First, who are we talking about? In her passport, this artist's name is Dominique Pinto, And from a young age her instrument was the cello. That's where the difference starts to become apparent, isn't it? His childhood and adolescence were divided between his native country, Argentina, and France. His biographical information states that he has collaborated on artistic projects with prominent figures such as Jane Birkin, Jeanne Moreau and Etienne Daho, His music has reached the ears of prominent critics, who have not hesitated to immediately admire his work. The New York Times, for example, has said that he is part of «"The sisterhood of whisperers that includes singers such as Juana Molina and Hope Sandoval, among others.". The prestigious radio station KCRW states that «"Dom La Nena sings barely above a whisper, yet her melodies can penetrate the darkest heart.". And yes, it is that murmur that she uses in her vocal performance, alongside the sensitive execution of her instrument. which leads us to use the word "tenderness" as its unbeatable hallmark.
Tempo, the third album of his career, is a work of 13 songs in which Dom performs his lyrics in French, Portuguese and Spanish, Based on a combination of genres that range from tango and jazz to... chanson français, bossa nova and waltz, in a mix of sounds that always It intelligently subscribes to elegance and the fresh search for innovative textures, Something that makes us think everything we hear is new, but at the same time makes us feel like we're in a friendly, familiar place, where we find refuge and rest from our troubles. When asking for external participation, Dom invites his friend Julieta Venegas, to create a fantastic tune, Who knows?, perhaps the most pop-oriented moment on the album, but where the brilliance of the production is never lost Rather, its inclusion opens a window for some fans from the more mainstream world to discover Brazilian music and listen to the rest of the compilation with the interest it deserves. If you don't think you have the patience for an album that's only thirty-five minutes long, the recommendation is to go directly to listening to tracks as special as... Wild Bird, Milonga y Everything comes to an end. Likewise, upon hearing them, He will be convinced to embrace the entire listening experience with delight.
Dom La Nena has created a magnificent album that deserves to be taken into account to reclaim seduction, affection, flirtation, All those things we forget are part of our lives, things we sweep under the rug as we succumb to fears that are closer to outbursts than to certainty. In short, we need more music like this, pieces that offer such joyful pleasures in these difficult times.
