music
May 7, 2026
Nacho Vegas for the first time in Medellín: the Spanish singer-songwriter will celebrate 25 years of career at La Pascasia
Indie in Spain is no small thing. That movement that emerged in the nineties, artistically inspired by bands like The Smiths or Pixies, brought to the table the alternative music that was made outside of major studios. Although the genre was – and still is – a subject of discussion due to its elusive definition, there is no doubt about the essential groups and solo artists to understand that era.
TL;DR
- Nacho Vegas, a significant artist in Spanish indie music, is celebrating 25 years as a solo artist with a tour across Spain and Latin America.
- His tour includes a stop in Medellín, where he will perform at La Pascasia, presenting both well-known hits and songs from his recently released ninth studio album, 'Vidas semipreciosas'.
- Vegas describes his creative process as returning to the initial urgency and innocence of songwriting, focusing on the intimacy of composition.
- The title 'Vidas semipreciosas' (semi-precious lives) is an analogy to semi-precious stones, representing imperfection, fragility, and mutual need, contrasting with a governing 'precious' elite.
- He explains that songs emerge from a spark or complex emotion that is difficult to articulate logically, with lyrics often guiding the melody.
- Vegas expresses admiration for Colombian musicians like Pablus, Edson Velandia, and Adriana Lizcano, noting connections between his music and Colombian rhythms.
- He views politics as inherently human, encompassing affection and the ethics of care, and believes that tenderness and love can be tools for struggle and empowerment, originating from popular power.
- This marks Vegas's first performance in Medellín.