With an extensive musical career spanning decades, Maruja travelled the Americas and Europe engaging audiences ranging anywhere from a hundred to a hundred thousand – oftentimes in their native tongue. Her career highlights include the global release of her album ‘Azuca’ under the umbrella of Universal Music, multiple performances for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Dutch Royal Family, a collaboration with DJ Tiësto, performing at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and a performance with the renowned Metropole Orchestra in Amsterdam’s The Royal Concertgebouw.

Following her successful return to the music industry after a hiatus, with her Christmas single ‘Little Drummer Boy’, Maruja released one of her most personal songs to date – “When You Smile”. Composed by Stephanie Kay Bentley (‘Breathe – Faith Hill) and the Grammy winning Rodolfo Castillo, ‘When you smile’ reflects Maruja’s personal journey. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and how the smallest things can bring the greatest source of hope and joy. The song was picked up by traditional and online radio around the world, and Maruja received messages from fans everywhere, telling her how deeply the song resonated with them and touched them. This zeroes in on Maruja’s purpose for this leg of her career – touching her audience with her music through her authenticity and through sharing her own journey with its ups and downs. Hopefully opening up about our shared experiences can help us all feel a little less alone.

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