My favourite diva of Latin music – the Argentine-Spanish singer-songwriter Nathy Peluso, is back – this time with what might be one of the greatest Latina songs and performances I’ve had the privilege of hearing in quite some time. I’ve long considered Luis Perales’ Canción de Otoño my favorite Spanish love ballad, but now I believe Peluso’s rendition of today’s featured song – Franco Simone’s Paisaje (Scenery) – gives it a serious run for its money.
Paisaje is a beautifully heartfelt exploration of love’s resilience amidst life’s uncertainties. I only heard it for the first time recently, but my admiration was so immediate that I couldn’t wait any longer to share it here. As always, Nathy makes every song she sings her own – she doesn’t seek to emulate the artist; she becomes the artist.
As I’ve mentioned in other posts, Peluso is a musical rebel unafraid to stir things up. Despite winning three recent Grammys, mainstream acceptance still seems to keep her at arm’s length – wary and sceptical of her. She is a true chameleon, immersing herself in any genre and leaving an indelible mark. Watching her evolve, reshape her artistry, and challenge the music landscape in real time with such boldness and authenticity has been nothing short of inspiring.
It’s disheartening, though, to see how she was received at the Grammys. Watching those videos, it was clear that the recognition she deserves wasn’t fully there – at best, her reception could be described as lukewarm. Unfortunately, history shows that artists who push boundaries, those teetering on the creative edge of the abyss, often take decades to be fully embraced by the mainstream. I believe this will be the case for Peluso. Her innate talent, passion, and transparency set her apart – she’s ahead of the curve, breaking new ground with every step.
The song Paisaje has become one of the most popular songs in the Spanish language with dozens of covers. The original author Francesco Luigi “Franco” Simone (born 21 July 1949) is an Italian singer-songwriter. He released in 1978 the album Paesaggio (Scenery) which became a resounding success in Latin America and in particular in Argentina.
Below is a loose English translation of Paisaje:
[Verse 1]
We must not think that now is different
A thousand moments like this remain in my mind
We do not think about summer when the snow falls
Let a moment pass and we will love each other again
The logic of the world has never guided us
Nor has the uncertain tomorrow worried us
Once we both thought we had to separate
But we unpacked our bags before setting out on the trip
You will not be able to miss me when everything around me is missing
You, air that I breathe in that landscape where I live
You, you give me the strength that is needed to not leave
You give me love
[Verse 2]
That absurd decision to leave everything
We must consider it and start again
To abandon oneself to love without thinking about anything
For if we were lost we have found each other again
[Bridge]
I want to feel big enough to get
You give me your love
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
Observation Blogger 
Nathy Peluso is yet another new Latin artist to me. “Paisaje” sounds pretty. She has a great voice! And, wow, that guitarist playing the solo looks like he could have just graduated from high school!
Apart from Peluso’s ‘off the charts’ spectacular voice, I thought the band inc. trumpeters and guitarists did a very nice job here.