Maruja

Maruja is a Dutch-Caribbean born professional recording artist, whose expansive musical career has brought her to the Americas and Europe. Her career highlights include the global release of her album ‘Azuca’ under the umbrella of Universal Music and Red Bullet, multiple performances for the Queen of the Netherlands, a collaboration with DJ Tiësto, performing at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and a performance with the renowned Metropole Orchestra.

Following her successful return to the music industry after a hiatus, with her Christmas single ‘Little Drummer Boy’, Maruja now brings her most intimately personal song to audiences worldwide. Composed by Stephanie Bentley (‘Breathe – Faith Hill) and the Grammy winning Rodolfo Castillo, ‘When you smile’ is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and how the little things can bring the greatest source of hope. The song reflects Maruja’s personal journey, but the message of hope it brings is so timely and relevant, that it may be exactly what the world needs in times like these…