Hawaira
Hawaira is the debut album by Venezuelan singer-songwriter La Cruz. It was released on November 11, 2022, by Sony Music Entertainment España.
Background and development
La Cruz began working on the album unknowingly in early 2022. Speaking about the creation and meaning of the album, La Cruz explains “it’s different experiences in my life that deal with love and heartbreak”.”Hawaira” is a portmanteau of the tropical locations — Hawai’i and La Guaira, the latter being the hometown of La Cruz. Talking about the album title, La Cruz recalls having no idea what to call it but remembering how he would always call his hometown of La Gauira, “Hawaira” to his friends in Caracas.