Nella
Lush Venezuelan folk meets the soul of flamenco. Intimate, sun-drenched vocals and nylon strings that feel like a warm breeze off the Caribbean coast.
Lush Venezuelan folk meets the soul of flamenco. Intimate, sun-drenched vocals and nylon strings that feel like a warm breeze off the Caribbean coast.
Nella's music is a masterclass in restraint and resonance. It sounds like the exact moment the sun dips below the horizon on a tropical island, where the heat of the day meets the cool of the evening. Her voice is the centerpiece: a supple, breathy instrument that carries the weight of tradition while feeling entirely modern. It is organic, tactile, and deeply rooted in the earth.
What truly sets her apart is the intersection of her Venezuelan heritage with the intricate, emotional phrasing of Andalusian flamenco. Working closely with producer Javier Limón, she strips away the clutter of modern pop to focus on the interplay between her voice and the nylon strings of a guitar. It is music that prioritizes the 'duende' - that mysterious power of a performer to deeply move an audience through raw, spiritual connection.
Start with her debut album 'Voy'. The title track is the perfect entry point, showcasing her ability to make a minimalist arrangement feel like a vast, cinematic landscape. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments of reflection or when you simply need to feel grounded in something beautiful and authentic.
Marianella Rojas (born November 3, 1989), known as Nella, is a Venezuelan singer, originally from Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela. Rojas graduated from Berklee College of Music, and won a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2019. The single "Voy" from her first album, created in collaboration with Javier Limón, was chosen among the best 54 songs of 2019 by New York Times. She was a special guest in Alejandro Sanz’ last tour in the United States in 2019, and was invited by the conductor Gustavo Dudamel to perform a song composed by him in the documentary "Free Color" from the artist Cruz Diez. She has also collaborated with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Vives, Luis Enrique, Susana Baca, Los Amigos Invisibles, Monsieur Periné, Caramelos de Cianuro, Pedro Capó, and Yendry. In early 2020, she was signed by the record label Sony Music Latin and released her second studio album Doce margaritas in 2021.
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