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Dámaris Bojor Mixes Sonoran Soul and Folk Magic in ‘Folkpirana’
If you haven’t heard the name Dámaris Bojor yet, it’s only a matter of time. This singer-songwriter from Hermosillo, Sonora, is crafting a new sound, spinning fresh stories, and carving out a space in regional Mexican music for voices that haven’t always been heard. Her unique sound? She calls it Folkpirano. It’s where folk meets the mountain ranges, the desert connects with the soul, and roots music discovers a new voice.
Born in 1993, Dámaris grew up amidst the stunning landscapes of Sonora, dividing her time between the rustic feel of Yécora and the hot, arid atmosphere of Hermosillo. She started as a painter, and you can still see that influence in everything she creates. Her music is a visual experience too: she features her own oil paintings on each single and album cover, adding color and emotion to her songs.
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Folkpirano isn’t just a label but a movement. Imagine the vibe of regional Mexican music but with a softer, more intimate touch. Picture folk music crafted from the heart of the Sonoran desert. Dámaris blends violins, harmonicas, banjos, and docerolas to create something raw and beautiful. Her lyrics are profound: they explore love, heartbreak, being queer, being a woman, and life in the North. She addresses teen pregnancy, femicide, and migration, real experiences that aren’t often the subject of songs. She delivers the truth with music that makes you truly feel it.
In just a little more than one year of releasing music, she’s gone from playing local shows to hitting big festivals, opening for Daniel Me Estás Matando, and even performing internationally. She made her U.S. debut at SXSW and will hit stages like Lincoln Center and the Evanston Folk Festival later last year.
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Now, she just dropped her debut album, Folkpirana, and it’s everything. Produced by Iván de la Rioja, the project brings together her love of Sonora, her poetic voice, and her fearless way of blending genres. It’s a sonic map of her homeland and the stories it holds.
Every song on Folkpirana is like a little piece of home. The tracks draw inspiration from the desert, the sea, the people, and the memories tied to the land. The song “Sonora,” featuring Caloncho, is a love letter to her roots. It has strings that feel like sunrises, and harmonies that wrap around you like a desert breeze. You can hear the pride in every note.
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From “Miro al Cielo” to “Nube de Paso” and “Volar” (which features the legendary Juan Cirerol), her songs balance personal and universal themes. You don’t have to be from Sonora to connect with them, but if you are, you’ll feel represented.
Dámaris has quickly become a must-watch name in Latin music. Artists like El David Aguilar, Daniel Me Estás Matando, and even Kacey Musgraves have shown her love. Her lyrics are poetic, her visuals are stunning, and her presence on stage feels like something rare and necessary.
As women continue to shift the narrative in genres like corrido tumbado (a subgenre of Mexican corrido) and regional Mexican music, Dámaris stands out as a voice with purpose. She’s not here to repeat what’s already been done but to rewrite the soundtrack. Folkpirano is hers, but it belongs to everyone who hears it and feels seen. And Folkpirano is only the beginning.
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