Aborá Cel Blends Music and Activism in New Album 'MundOrigen'

Aborá Cel has become a powerful voice in the Canary Islands, using her music to do much more than entertain. As noted by Diario de Avisos, the Tenerife-born artist has solidified her career with her 2025 album, MundOrigen. The record serves as a sonic map of her personal journey and her deep connection to the realities of the Archipelago.

The album marks a major turning point for the composer, who began her creative path following a family loss. Her sound is not tied to a single genre; instead, it is a blend of global influences—shaped by time spent in India, Albania, and Bulgaria—and a technical foundation built on years of piano and violin training. This eclectic style sees folk traditions, inspired by her close relationship with the late María Mérida, engage in a dialogue with jazz and soul.

Beyond her technical skill, the true value of Cel’s work lies in its role as a social record. She uses her music as a form of activism, addressing issues like the 2023 Tenerife forest fires, the refugee crisis, and the stories of overlooked local figures. This focus is no accident; it stems from her professional background in social work, where she campaigned against xenophobia and advocated for gender equality. She now translates those same passions into her art.

Her live performances, which officially debuted last March at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna, highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Cel frequently blends her music with literature and oral storytelling, often working with figures like Ernesto Rodríguez Abad. By remaining open to outside influences, she allows her songs to evolve organically, giving her fellow musicians the freedom to help shape the final identity of each track. Ultimately, the Buenavista del Norte native has created a project of collective memory, where music acts as a bridge between personal experience and the urgent need for social change.