Dámaris Bojor is an emerging artist from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, making waves with her innovative sound and compelling songwriting. She has quickly become a fresh and exciting voice in the Mexican music scene, particularly for her creation of a new genre called “Folkpirano.”
Dámaris notes, “Folkpirano is a blend of campirano, regional music of Sierra de Sonora, Sinaloa and American folk/country. The sound is string music. One guitar, a twelve string, bass, and occasional harmonica and percussion. I consider Miguel Y Miguel to be the roots of the genre.”
Her music is deeply influenced by the landscapes she calls home. The vast, sun-scorched Sonoran Desert instills her sound with a sense of resilience and quiet strength, mirroring the arid yet beautiful environment. Complementing this is her love for the Yécora region, known for its lush forests and cooler climate. This duality of harsh desert and verdant greenery infuses her melodies with a unique blend of warmth and solitude, resonating with the diverse natural beauty of her homeland.
Before turning to music, Dámaris was a trained painter, a background that continues to shape her artistic vision. She approaches lyric writing with the meticulous care of a painter, crafting each word and phrase as if it were a brushstroke on a canvas. Her oil paintings are not only an integral part of her creative process but are also featured with each single release as well as the album cover, adding a visual dimension to her music that deepens the listener’s experience.
“I would like people to know about Sonora, the connection they have with the land, the connection they have with the place, with the experience of passing through a place and living with the geographical space, such as with its flora and fauna, and how that makes you feel,”
Her upcoming debut album, Folkpirana, is being produced by the esteemed Iván De La Rioja of the renowned group, Daniel, Me Estas Matando whom Dámaris supported in Mexico City at Auditorio Nacional last November. The album’s first two singles released through Worldwide/ADA, “Nube De Paso” and “Volar”—the latter featuring the acclaimed Juan Cirerol—have already begun to garner attention for their innovative sound and poignant lyrics.
Folkpirano’s distinct blend of cultural influences speak to a broader narrative of bridging worlds—both musical and geographical—offering a fresh perspective on what modern music can be.
Adding to her growing discography, Dámaris’s next single, “Miro Al Cielo,” is set to release on September 5th, 2024 as the third offering from her forthcoming album titled “Folkpirana”. This release promises to further cement her reputation as an exciting new artist who is redefining the boundaries of genre and bringing a fresh, authentic voice to the global stage.
