LOCAL SOUNDTRACK 33: ALEJANDRA BOMBELA
By: Fernanda Morales
Welcome to the March edition! We’re back with Local Soundtrack, the corner dedicated to honoring the artists who define the sonic pulse of San Miguel de Allende. For this edition, we dive into the work of Alejandra Bombela, a gifted voice who envelops us in an atmosphere of nostalgia, elegance, and romance.
Originally from Guanajuato Capital, Alejandra’s life has been an international journey that took her through California, France, and Mexico City. However, San Miguel was the destination that ultimately connected her with her true passion.
“Music has been my driving force since I was little, but I had devoted myself to other things for a while. San Miguel has treated me incredibly well; it’s an amazing location and an exceptional cradle for artists,” Alejandra tells us with a smile that reflects her gratitude toward this city.
Inspired by legends like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Edith Piaf, Alejandra has built a style that honors the great divas. Thanks to her years abroad, she is fluent in English and French, which allows her to connect deeply with San Miguel’s international audience.
One detail few people know is that her technical training comes from a star-studded lineage. After growing up in Querétaro, fate took her to California to study with a famous vocal coach whose students included figures of the caliber of Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez.
As often happens with stories that are meant to be, Alejandra arrived in San Miguel almost by chance. After a period in Canada working in fraud detection— a job that, while necessary, did not fulfill her spirit—an invitation from a former music teacher brought her to San Miguel for a visit.
“I feel that everything in life arrives at the right moment when you let life guide you. Here I found my roomie, my musician friends, and above all, the opportunity to say: ‘This is who I am.’”
That was how she began collaborating with local figures such as the renowned guitarist Poncho Blues, performing at iconic venues in the city like Centanni, Paprika, and Johnny’s Piano Bar.
Although Alejandra is acclaimed for her interpretations of classics, her side as a songwriter is gaining unstoppable momentum. Recently, she was nominated by a committee in Querétaro in the categories of Best Original Composition and Best Female Voice.
“Performing covers is a beautiful experience because of the interaction with the audience, but singing your own material is on another level,” she confesses. Her single “Afuera de ti,” available on YouTube, is a clear example of her artistic maturity and her ability to convey raw, real emotions.
Alejandra is taking this time to keep creating and writing, reminding us that art is a constant awakening that gives meaning to life. Thank you, Alejandra, for allowing us a glimpse into your musical journey.
Let’s keep supporting the talent that makes San Miguel the best city in the world! See you in the next edition.
