“Now” is where singer Cecilia Krull wants to be

FAMAGUSTA

Cecilia Krull, whose theme song “My Life Is Going On” in the popular television series La Casa De Papel has been listened to over a billion times worldwide, will join music lovers at Othello Castle in Turkish Cyprus on July 11 as part of the 24th Famagusta International Culture and Arts Festival.

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Krull gained recognition from music lovers with her song “Losing My Mind” released in 2020 following her single “Hard” in 2019. She also released “Agnus Dei” in 2020, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” in 2021 and “Running” following the first single “Out in Style” from her brand new album Now in 2023 and won the recognition of the audience with her latest single “Sin Amor”. She has performed all over Europe, Latin America and the Middle East and has performed at many prestigious festivals.

Singer and composer Krull, who comes from a family of musicians, began her career at the age of 7 singing Disney film songs and, despite her young age, is considered one of the most important jazz singers of today’s new generation with her French, Cuban, German and Spanish roots. In addition to jazz, she also sings in other musical styles such as pop, groove and soul.

During an interview she answered numerous questions.

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What can you tell us about your current album “Now”? What was the production process like for the album?

I am very happy with the result of my album “Now”. The process was peculiar, many of the songs were composed during the pandemic, the production was done with different producers from around the world and the sound maintains an organic instrumentation but also an electronic production. It was a journey between the songs of La Casa De Papel and my original songs that show my most intimate lyrics and melodies.

Do you live consciously in the here and now? What does it mean to you to be in the here and now? Is that why the album is called “Now”?

The present moment is where I always want to be. Often we live with fear of the future or with worries or the desire to change things from the past. That’s why the present moment is so important in my life.

You have also sung live with Elif Sanchez. How does it feel to sing together? You have also sung a duet with Barbaros on stage. Could you imagine releasing a duet single with a Turkish artist?

Elif is a singer I admire deeply. She has talent and a voice that moves you. Now she lives between Madrid, my city, and Istanbul. I met her in Turkey after a concert I gave and was really excited that we were both fans of each other.

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Barbaros is also one of those singers who will leave you speechless with his presence and his know-how. Of course, I would love to collaborate with them and other artists, not only in live performances, but also in composing and recording. I’m learning a lot.

Is this your first time in Turkish Cyprus? What kind of concert can we expect?

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It’s my first time performing here and I’m very excited. I’ve prepared a concert that I hope the audience will enjoy as much as I do. I’ll be accompanied by the best jazz musicians in my country, including pianists, guitarists, drummers and double bassists. We’ll play my songs, those of La Casa De Papel and some surprises!

Are there any new projects?

Right now I’m composing new songs and continuing to find myself and my sound. I feel like I’m evolving and I’m very excited. I hope to release more new music soon.