Global instrument brand Gibson has announced Colombian singer-songwriter Paula Pera (Paula Pedraza) as its latest Gibson Artist Spotlight musician.
Fronting her project Paula Pera y El Fin de los Tiempos, the Bogotá-born artist has emerged as a major voice in Spanish-language alternative music. Her sound blends Anglo indie rock, retro pop, and the dramatic flair of Latin American música de plancha, drawing influences from Jeanette, Yuri, and early 90s Shakira.
Career Milestones & 2026 Album Release
- Prestigious Latin American Stages: Performed major sets at Festival Estéreo Picnic (2022, 2024), Festival Cordillera 2026, BIME Live 2026, Movistar Arena, and a sold-out solo concert at Teatro Libre de Chapinero.
- Amazon Music Rompe Colombia: Selected for the career-defining program in 2023, launching her debut tour across Mexico.
- Award Nominations: Her 2024 debut album Fin de los Tiempos earned a nomination at the Premios Nuestra Tierra.
- Upcoming 2026 Record: Currently finalizing her second full-length album, noquieroquemequieras, featuring her single of the same name.
Gibson Guitar Lineup
Gibson L-00 Standard Acoustic-Electric – Vintage Sunburst $3,199.00
The Gibson L-00 Standard Acoustic-Electric – Vintage Sunburst with HiFi DNA is Paula Pera’s primary acoustic guitar. It is available directly at Gibson.com or through Guitar Center for $3,199.00 USD.
Key Specifications & Features
Fast Playability: Equipped with a 24.75″ scale length, mahogany SlimTaper neck profile, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard, and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners.
Gibson-Exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA Electronics: Employs dual bridge-plate sensors routed through dedicated Class A preamps to preserve soundboard resonance without undersaddle compression.
Small-Body Parlor Proportions: Built on Gibson’s iconic 1930s L-00 acoustic body shape, featuring a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing.
Focused Midrange Projection: The narrower waist provides a tight, controlled bass response that sits cleanly beneath vocals during live acoustic performances and studio tracking.
“Rooted in Bogotá and driven by a deep emotional compass, Paula Pera continues to shape a sound that is unmistakably her own: melancholic, cinematic, and profoundly human.”
Each month, the Gibson Artist Spotlight introduces a new musician or group, connecting them with Gibson’s global audience through Gibson.com, social media, advertising campaigns, Gibson Garage in-store events, features in the Gibson Gazette, and music media outlets, helping their music reach listeners worldwide.
Introducing the Gibson Artist Spotlight musicians for 2026: De Nachtwacht (The Netherlands), Night Traveler (Austin, TX), Charlotte Sands (Los Angeles, CA), Corella (United Kingdom), verygently (Nashville, TN), Black Polish (Los Angeles, CA), jo0ji (Tottori, Japan), Ponpon (Los Angeles, CA), Paula Pera (Bogotá, Colombia), Nieve Ella (United Kingdom), Bandalos Chinos (Buenos Aires, Argentina), and Last Train (Altkirch, Alsace, France).
Listen to Gibson’s Monthly Spotify Playlist to discover new music and emerging artists HERE.
Stay tuned for monthly updates throughout the year as we introduce each new Gibson Artist Spotlight feature. Discover more about the artists HERE.
Paula Pera: IG | FB | YT | SPOTIFY
The MikesGig Takeaway
- Spotlighting Global Indie Talent: Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program continues to elevate non-Anglo alternative artists, giving South American indie acts direct access to a global platform.
- Vocal & Aesthetic Contrast: Blending melancholic música de plancha vocal drama with distorted electric guitars creates a fresh, cinematic soundscape that stands out in modern Latin pop.
- Tour-Tested Tone: Performing at major festivals like Estéreo Picnic and Cordillera proves that Latin indie acts are taking center stage with organic, guitar-driven arrangements.
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