AUNQUE SEA POR UNA NOCHE (IF ITS ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT)” by Michellar

There are songs that feel like destinations—like returning home to a memory you never lived but somehow remember. “Aunque sea por una noche (If It’s Only for One Night)” is one of those songs. With this release, San Francisco-based artist Michellar embraces her Spanish heritage in a powerful, intimate debut sung entirely in Spanish, marking a milestone not just in her catalog, but in her artistic evolution. Rooted in the romantic traditions of Latin music, the track carries the soulful warmth of bolero and the emotional pull of a quiet serenade under moonlight. Michellar wrote the song originally in English and worked closely with featured vocalist Jiji Picazo to translate and reinterpret it in Spanish—infusing the performance with both linguistic grace and emotional depth.

The result is a piece that honors fleeting love, but also lingers long after, as though holding space for the memory of a single, transformative night. Produced by Lloyd Miller of Spirit Song Studios, the arrangement is understated but evocative, drawing subtle influence from classic Latin ballads like Bésame Mucho, yet remaining modern in tone. Michellar’s decision to record at the Women’s Audio Mission studio in San Francisco speaks to her commitment to supporting female-forward creative spaces. Every element here, from the arrangement to the vocals, feels personal and intentional. What elevates this track is not only its cultural resonance but its vulnerability. Michellar sings not just from the heart, but from a place of deep-rooted identity. Her Spanish and Filipino heritage come together in this musical expression—where ancestral memory, personal longing, and artistry converge.

There’s a lived-in sincerity in the lyrics and delivery, capturing the universal ache of a love so brief, yet powerful enough to last a lifetime in memory. This is more than a stylistic experiment—it’s a promise. A promise that Michellar will continue to explore her roots and expand her voice across languages and traditions. With songs like this, she carves out space in the Latin indie-pop scene not by mimicry, but through authenticity and storytelling. Aunque sea por una noche feels like the beginning of something much larger. It’s tender, expressive, and confidently unafraid to show emotion. For fans of Latin ballads, introspective songwriting, and cross-cultural sound, Michellar’s latest offering is a beautiful step into a world that’s uniquely hers—and one she warmly invites us into.

Garcia Penned