Camilo, a Colombian singer, shares impressions of fatherhood, his evolving plans, and the journeys that have shaped him.
How does he navigate the first weeks of balancing music with parenting?
He found it easier and more instinctive than anticipated. Though he laughs at his own irony, he believes his baby has been perfectly woven into the family’s rhythm from the start. Travel, studios, buses, planes, hotels, and even the occasional bathroom become familiar backdrops as the child remains remarkably calm. In parallel, Camilo writes this period into his growing sense of fatherhood, learning alongside his little one.
Why is this moment relevant to his artistic identity, especially with how he announced his family life in his latest work featuring Indigo and his wife Evaluna?
Camilo feels a deep pull to reveal his personal life through his art. The boundaries between life and music blur for him because his creative process is inseparable from his lived experiences. When he shares a feeling, it becomes part of his music, and that honesty resonates with listeners.
How central is music to his daily life?
Without creative activity, he feels unfinished. Music is part of his routine, a language he uses to express thoughts the moment he strums a guitar at home. He believes sharing his life with loved ones matters deeply, and the act of sending a photo to family from a good moment feels essential—its absence would be a subtle ache.
Has he ever resisted labeling his gender, whether consciously or naturally?
Coming from Colombia, a country famed for its biodiversity and a tapestry of colors, tastes, and expressions, he finds diversity enriching. Self-discovery in his case is bound up with variety, and that richness fuels his work and his perspective on life.
Where does his inspiration for urban music come from?
From a childhood spent listening to a broad spectrum of music. A large cassette collection housed music ranging from Spanish tunes to Latin folklore, Cuban trova, Colombian cumbia, and drum-based traditions. While it’s hard to single out one genre, the urban scene has played a crucial role in his early opportunities and his sense of voice.
Was his family’s influence accidental or intentional in shaping his musical path?
It wasn’t a planned training ground. The love of listening was the seed. From Paco de Lucia to Atahualpa Yupanqui, diverse influences shaped his ear. Those universes, though not guitar-centric, made him relish every chord he discovers and appreciate the broad spectrum of sound.
Despite international fame, his journey has had its rough patches, including time spent writing for others.
His beginnings were in Miami, driven by a personal quest that blossomed into creativity. He traveled to meet someone special, fell in love, and began writing songs during spare moments. That period led to collaborations with female urban artists who appreciated his work, helping him refine his own voice through collaboration and exploration.
With two studio albums released, he reflects on autonomy and creative freedom during the process.
He treats every song as if it could be the first or last he would write. While he deeply respects the recognition he has earned, he tries not to let it dictate his writing. The album İçten Dışa, which also names a touring show, carried a surge of new emotions he had not anticipated feeling.
How does he handle the creative process with Evaluna?
His partnership with Evaluna is a genuine collaboration. He respects her artistry and values her input on every project. Evaluna is the director of his videos and a creative force behind the tour, and nothing in his work happens without her thoughtful involvement because he regards her as a trusted ally.
After performances in major European cities, the final leg of the tour heads toward Spain. What does he hope to discover there?
Spain continues to astonish him. Each new milestone seems to surpass the last, and the previous tour, despite travel constraints, stands out as a landmark. Spain has been a starting point that keeps expanding his horizons, and he remains grateful for every new experience that feeds his imagination, often exceeding what even the boldest dreams could imagine.
Is a break planned after the tour, or will creation continue?
Creation never stops. He views a creative pause as a kind of breath, but new songs will keep coming as long as inspiration endures and God allows him to share his feelings with the world.
How will Indigo influence the ongoing creative journey?
Indigo’s presence acts as a mirror and a compass. Each day reveals layers of himself he hadn’t anticipated, guiding him toward fresh depths of self-knowledge and inspiration. Owning the evolving phases of life feels like a powerful, ongoing awakening.
Are these years the peak of Camilo’s maturity as an artist?
Maturity, like a promise to ripen, is something he lets unfold. He isn’t sure about the exact meaning, but he is proud of the new album releasing in September. He believes the songs there may be his strongest yet, even as tomorrow brings a new version of himself and a fresh honesty in his work.