Miss Marieme to Headline No Solo Boleros Concert Series in La Laguna
Performer Miss Marieme will bring a contemporary fusion of Mauritanian roots and classic boleros to San Cristóbal de La Laguna’s No Solo Boleros concert series this Thursday at the historic Convent of Santo Domingo.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna’s No Solo Boleros (NoBo) concert series returns this Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The event will feature performer Miss Marieme at the historic former Convent of Santo Domingo.
Marieme Abdoulaye is known for blending her Mauritanian roots with the romantic traditions of Latin American music. Her performance is part of a growing trend in the Canary Islands, where local artists are breathing new life into traditional genres by mixing them with their own cultural backgrounds. Rather than simply covering classic songs, Abdoulaye focuses on a personal, introspective style that gives the music a fresh identity.
The concert aims to modernize popular music, offering a contemporary take on classic boleros. The choice of the former Convent of Santo Domingo is intentional, as the venue’s acoustics are perfect for the series' focus on intimate, focused listening. For the audience, it is a chance to see how an artist shaped by the Canary Islands' multicultural environment can connect with a musical legacy that remains a cornerstone of Spanish-language songwriting.