{"id":47406,"date":"2026-03-13T12:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/?p=47406"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:44:22","slug":"local-soundtrack-33-alejandra-bombela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/local-soundtrack-33-alejandra-bombela\/","title":{"rendered":"LOCAL SOUNDTRACK 33: Alejandra Bombela"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>By: Fernanda Morales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the March issue! We&#039;re back with <a href=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/local-soundtrack-32-media-luna-dualidad-magnetica\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"47299\">Local Soundtrack<\/a>, This section is dedicated to honoring the artists who define the soundscape of San Miguel de Allende. For this edition, we delve into the work of Alejandra Bombela, a gifted voice that envelops us in an atmosphere of nostalgia, elegance, and romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Alejandra Bombela LOCAL SOUNDTRACK San Miguel\" class=\"wp-image-47409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140946.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from Guanajuato City, Alejandra&#039;s life has been an international journey that has taken her to California, France, and Mexico City. However, it was San Miguel that ultimately connected her with her true passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>\u00ab&quot;Music has been my driving force since I was little, but I had dedicated myself to other things for a while. San Miguel has treated me incredibly well; it&#039;s an amazing location and an exceptional cradle for artists.&quot;\u00bb<\/em><\/strong>, Alejandra tells us with a smile that reflects her gratitude towards this city.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by legends like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Edith Piaf, Alejandra has cultivated a style that honors these great divas. Thanks to her years abroad, she is fluent in English and French, allowing her to connect deeply with San Miguel&#039;s international audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140834.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47407\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140834.png 712w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140834-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140834-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little-known fact is that her technical training comes from a lineage of stars. After growing up in Quer\u00e9taro, fate led her to California to study with a famous vocal coach whose students included figures like Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is often the case with stories destined to be, Alejandra arrived in San Miguel almost by chance. After a period in Canada working in fraud detection\u2014a job that, although necessary, did not fulfill her spirit\u2014an invitation from a former music teacher brought her to visit San Miguel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>\u00ab&quot;I feel that everything in life comes at the right time when you let life guide you. Here I found my roommate, my musician friends and, above all, the opportunity to say: &#039;This is who I am&#039;.&quot;.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how he began collaborating with local figures such as the renowned guitarist Poncho Blues, performing on iconic stages in the city such as Centanni, Paprika and Johnny&#039;s Piano Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140723.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47408\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140723.png 509w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140723-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/localguide.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-03-08-140723-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Alejandra is acclaimed for her interpretations of classics, her career as a composer is gaining unstoppable momentum. She was recently nominated by a committee in Quer\u00e9taro in the categories of Best Original Composition and Best Female Vocalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>\u00ab&quot;Performing covers is a beautiful experience because of the interaction with the audience, but singing your own material is another level.&quot;, <\/em><\/strong>She confesses. Her single \u201cAfuera de ti\u201d, available on YouTube, is a clear example of her artistic maturity and her ability to convey raw and real emotions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Alejandra is taking this time to continue 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#039;s continue supporting the talent that makes San Miguel the best city in the world! See you in the next edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alejandra_bombela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marisol.bombelacastillejos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@alejandrabombela6349\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@alejandrabombela6349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"LOCAL SOUNDTRACK 33: Alejandra Bombela\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D6CZQ01dAwA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Por: Fernanda Morales \u00a1Bienvenidos a la edici\u00f3n de marzo! Regresamos con Local Soundtrack, el rinc\u00f3n dedicado a honrar a los artistas que definen el pulso sonoro de San Miguel de Allende. Para esta edici\u00f3n, nos sumergimos en la propuesta de Alejandra Bombela, una voz privilegiada que nos envuelve en una atm\u00f3sfera de nostalgia, elegancia y [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[318],"class_list":["post-47406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discover-sma","tag-local-soundtrack"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47406"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47432,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47406\/revisions\/47432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localguide.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}