K-Narias Premiere "Las Primeras" Documentary, Release New Song "Culpable"

The start of 2026 is proving to be a big year for Loida and Gara Hernández Rubio, known as K-Narias. The sisters from Tenerife have just launched their documentary, "Las primeras," at Yelmo Meridiano Cinemas. Directed by César Armas, the film offers a chance to look back at their past to understand their present. It explores their music career and, more importantly, their personal journeys, all told with honesty. To do this, they explained to DIARIO DE AVISOS, they had to share everything.

Beyond their musical successes, the documentary uncovers the challenges, difficult experiences, and personal struggles they faced. They say making the film was a healing process. In addition, K-Narias and St. Pedro have released "Culpable," a new song that is the first taste of a double album the duo is preparing to celebrate 20 years in music.

What was the starting point for 'Las primeras'?

Gara Hernández: "From the very beginning of our career, we dreamed of making a documentary, a film, and a series. Back then, it was suggested to us, but it was too soon. As our 20th anniversary approached, that dream grew stronger. A lot of things also just fell into place. We went on a TV Canaria show and mentioned the idea to the director: to tell our powerful story, both musically and personally, which people don't know. She was very interested, and from there, we contacted screenwriters. After the pandemic, we started sharing our lives with them and figuring out how to bring this idea to life. Then César Armas, the director, joined. Videoreport suggested making the project bigger, and that's how it really began to take shape."

How was the filming experience for 'Las primeras'?

Loida Hernández: "We felt comfortable right from the start. To share such personal details about our childhood and career, we needed a team around us who could support us through the toughest parts of our story. Talking about all those issues was a release. On set, there was a lot of laughter and a great atmosphere among everyone. We opened up completely, without holding anything back, and we felt that same love and dedication from them; they were always there when we needed them."

"Talking about traumatic issues in front of a camera meant many things; the first was feeling free."

What was the most difficult thing for you when going into such personal matters?

Gara Hernández: "When you tell personal stories, you're not alone. It's your life, but many other people are part of it. So you always try to protect those you love. The most important thing was to talk to our parents beforehand about what we wanted to do. They gave us complete freedom for this project. We didn't want to disappoint or hurt them."

Loida Hernández: "Until now, we had always focused more on the artistic side. So, discussing traumatic issues, which we had never talked about on camera before, brought up a lot of emotions. The first was a feeling of freedom, feeling liberated and telling ourselves, 'That's it, we don't have to keep secrets anymore.' 'Las primeras' has made us feel like new people. It was a way to let go of the past and also to make peace. With other people, but, most importantly, with ourselves. That has been essential for our personal growth."

What did you feel when you first saw the finished documentary, after all that hard work?

Loida Hernández: "We were amazed by the visuals, the editing, everything... Those who attended the premiere agreed it's very well done. The story itself is powerful: people don't expect what we reveal. In many ways, our life was quite difficult. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, with a troubled family, and traumatic experiences... That alone is intense, but on an artistic level, we also share things almost no one knows."

Gara Hernández: "What I like most is how everything we've achieved is shown. Sometimes, because of a misguided sense of humility, insecurities, and not fully believing in ourselves, you don't realize it. Maybe it's also because we're very demanding. Seeing other artists talk about K-Narias in 'Las primeras' helps us understand how far we've come as a duo and in our lives."

"Seeing other artists talk about us in the documentary makes us realize how far we've come."

From the title itself, the documentary explores how you largely paved the way for other women in urban music and reggaeton. What do you feel when you look back?

Loida Hernández: "Only now are we truly realizing what we've accomplished. First, because of the insecurity Gara mentioned, and second, because our lives have been so busy, both physically and mentally. We didn't have the time to reflect on where we were and what was happening to us. Now, with maturity and years of therapy, we've done that inner work to the point of saying, 'My goodness! All of this has been very intense,' and not just professionally. In 'Las primeras,' there's a strong focus on childhood; even our mother appears, talking about something people don't know. It has been a thorough and healing process."

The music world also reflects society. Regarding sexism, how have things improved, and what still needs to change?

Loida Hernández: "Initially, in reggaeton, there were only about four female artists: Ivy Queen, Lorna, Glory, and us. We were the first in Europe to focus on this genre. It was quite challenging. The industry told us, and even demanded, that to have a hit song, we needed to collaborate with a man. Our answer was, for example, 'No te vistas que no vas,' one of our biggest hits. A song we did alone, without needing any male reggaeton artist. Also, almost all reggaeton at the time was underground, but we blended it with merengue and salsa... We broke all the rules. It's wonderful to see this progress, that today there are so many women, and things have changed. Though more still needs to change."

The premiere of 'Las primeras' has coincided with the release of a new song, 'Culpable'.

Loida Hernández: "'Culpable' came about magically. Gara discovered St. Pedro on social media before he took part in Benidorm Fest. She loved his music, shared it with me, and we became huge fans. We met him in person at an awards ceremony and talked about doing something together. So we went into the studio to write 'Culpable.' The connection with St. Pedro was instant. In our 20-year career, we've rarely written a song with another artist where everything flowed as naturally as it did with St. Pedro. You can hear that in the song, which I think is a great track."

"We want to stay true to our values, do what we love, and work with the passion we feel for music."

What does this collaboration mean, and, in general, every time you get to work with other artists?

Gara Hernández: "Collaborating with St. Pedro has been fantastic. It brings together different generations, which leads to great results. 'Culpable' is a preview of the double album we're putting together for our 20th anniversary. It will feature new songs and hits from our career. We've been looking for artists we admire to work with on this new project for a while."

If we see 'Las primeras' as a moment of reflection, where do you want to go now?

Gara Hernández: "We want to stay true to our values, do what we love, and work from the passion we feel for art. It's easy to get caught up in the rush and lose touch with yourself, but for a while now, we've been taking time to think about our next steps. We don't feel pressured to constantly release new music; instead, we do it when it feels right. After so many years of rushing, we listen to ourselves more. It's a way of working against the current music industry, where everything is consumed very quickly, with singles every few months and albums every year. Now, we do what we feel like doing at any given moment. Without rushing."