Manuel Turizo continues to venture into new musical dimensions, this time collaborating with the renowned group Los Ángeles Azules on the emotional and nostalgic track “El Despertador.” The song captures the pain of an impossible love while also highlighting the strength to move forward.
For Turizo, this release signifies more than just a musical experiment. “It’s a song for those who are still walking, even though inside they haven’t completely awakened after the end of a great love,” he shared. His long-standing admiration for Los Ángeles Azules is evident in this production, showcasing mutual respect.
“The cumbia is the music of my land, but Los Ángeles Azules have made it universal,” he noted, emphasizing the group’s significant global reach. They remain among the top 500 artists globally, boasting 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
With this new single, Turizo reconnects with traditional Latin American sounds following his worldwide success with “La Bachata” and “El Merengue,” hits that established him as a versatile figure in Latin pop. “El Despertador” marks his return to his roots, reinforcing a career that embraces reinvention and nostalgia.
Having previously flirted with the genre on social media and in his 2024 collaboration with Grupo Frontera titled “De Lunes a Lunes,” “El Despertador” emerges as his second formal entry into the world of cumbia. This time, Turizo presents a more polished proposal loaded with symbolism, blending the essence of the genre with a fresh vibe aimed at connecting with new audiences.
The music video plays a crucial role, intertwining traditional elements—such as characteristic instruments and classic cumbia dance steps—with a modern aesthetic that reflects Turizo’s artistic vision and the unmistakable essence of the Mejía Avante brothers.
This collaboration signals a commitment to honoring cultural roots while appealing to contemporary listeners, creating a bridge between the past and present in Latin music.