Clara Peya: Sacrificing Career to Remove Music from Spotify

Catalan pianist Clara Peya (born 1986 in Palafrugell) has made the controversial decision to remove her latest album 'Nuca' from Spotify, stating she is sacrificing her career to do so. In an interview with eldiario.es, Peya discusses the consequences of hate speech and the importance of music as a political platform. She describes the 'nuca' (the nape of the neck) as the 'muscle of empathy,' a body part that forces us to look at others rather than ourselves, which serves as the conceptual foundation of the album. The article also mentions that musician Pedro Pastor canceled his US tour due to visa difficulties, though he claims he was not censored. Peya, known as one of the most nonconformist artists in Spanish music, emphasizes that her approach to life is reflected not only in her discourse but also in her actions, such as this stand against the streaming giant. The decision highlights the tension between artistic integrity and commercial platforms, and the role of music in political expression.