I have had a good share of disappointments, family issues and unfamiliar situations in my life and music has always been my escape. It is amazing how music can trigger vivid memories that seem to transport us back in time. As a hopeless romantic I have always find refuge in Cuban ballads and boleros. I believe that one of the major expressions of this musical genre was Elena Burke, well known as “La Burke” or the “Lady of the Feeling”. Not only her music is fascinating but also her life full of struggles and perseverance. She was a strong woman with a powerful voice. During my twenties I used to listen endlessly to her music, and I felt really identified with one of her most famous songs “De mis recuerdos”. This was my go to song every time
