Conversations with Nauci Gold

Today we’d like to introduce you to Nauci Gold.

Hi Nauci, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My relationship with music has always been closely connected to self-expression. I’m naturally quite introverted, and music has always been one of the ways I’ve found to understand myself, process emotions, and connect with other people.

I grew up in the Canary Islands, and over the years my musical journey took me to Los Angeles, where I studied at Musicians Institute, as well as London and Barcelona. Living in different cities exposed me to different cultures, music scenes, and ways of approaching creativity. Those experiences helped me understand the kind of artist I wanted to become. My background is rooted in jazz, soul, and blues, but I’ve always been drawn to artists who aren’t afraid to move between genres and create something that feels entirely their own.

Over time, I began developing my own project as Nauci Gold, releasing two EPs, and gradually shaping a sound that brings together elements of nu-soul, nu-jazz, alternative R&B, and Afrobeat, with both organic and electronic textures. In 2024, I was honoured to receive the Pop Eye Award in Spain. I’ve also had the opportunity to share my music through platforms such as Radio 3 and TVE in national TV, which have been important milestones along the way.

In many ways, everything I’ve done so far has led me to my debut album, *The Days We Left Behind*, released in October 2026. It’s my most personal work to date, a record about loss, change, faith, and the things we have to go through to become who we are. I wrote, recorded, and played most of the instruments myself, working with a few incredible musicians and collaborators along the way.

I’m still figuring things out as I go, and I think that’s part of what keeps this journey meaningful. I’m not necessarily chasing fame; I’d rather build something sustainable that allows me to keep making honest music, collaborate with people who share a similar vision, and perform for audiences who genuinely connect with what I do. Ultimately, I hope to create music that stays with people long after they’ve listened.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges has been building and moving an independent music project almost entirely on my own. There’s so much that goes into being an artist beyond making music: the creative side, the business side, finding the right people, and trying to get your work heard in an industry that can be difficult to navigate, especially when you’re doing most of it yourself.

At the same time, I’ve been fortunate to meet people along the way who believed in what I was doing and were willing to take a chance on me. I’m genuinely grateful for that, because those connections have reminded me that even when you’re working independently, you don’t necessarily have to do everything alone. Sometimes one person believing in your work at the right moment can make a real difference.

I think one of the biggest lessons has been learning to keep going without knowing exactly where things will lead. You have to believe in what you’re creating, even when the results aren’t immediate, and find a way to make the project sustainable without losing sight of why you started making music in the first place.

Right now, I’m at an exciting point in that journey. With my debut album, *The Days We Left Behind*, just released, I’m beginning to explore opportunities to take the project further internationally, particularly across Europe and beyond. It’s a new chapter, and I’d love to keep meeting like-minded people and building genuine connections in different music scenes. Having spent time in Los Angeles, it would be especially exciting to bring the project there and start exploring live opportunities in the city in the near future.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist working at the intersection of nu-soul, nu-jazz, alternative R&B, and Afrobeat. My music brings together jazz and soul influences with electronic textures, live instrumentation, and different rhythmic elements. But more than fitting into a particular genre, what interests me most is finding a sound that feels honest and personal.

I’m very involved in the whole creative process. I write, arrange, record, and play most of the instruments on my music, often working from the initial idea all the way through to the final production. At the same time, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with some incredible musicians and professionals who have helped me bring that vision to life. Hendrick Valera, who has worked with artists such as Braxton Cook, has been an important part of shaping the sound of my music. On my debut album, *The Days We Left Behind*, I also had the opportunity to work with Philip Lassiter, the Grammy Award-winning arranger and trumpeter known for his work with Prince and The New Power Generation, who contributed horn arrangements and performances to the record.

One thing I care deeply about is trying to create something that feels distinctive rather than following what’s already working. We put a lot of thought into the details, the textures, and the way different influences come together. Sometimes that can make things more challenging, because music that doesn’t fit neatly into one category can be harder to communicate or find an audience for. But I’d rather take that risk than make something that feels predictable or disconnected from who I am.

What I’m most proud of is having reached a point where the music genuinely reflects the person behind it. *The Days We Left Behind*, released in October 2026, is probably the clearest expression of that so far. It’s a very personal record about loss, transformation, and faith, and it brings together many of the musical and emotional elements I’ve been exploring over the years.

Ultimately, I think what sets the project apart is the combination of that hands-on, independent approach with a willingness to experiment, while keeping the voice and the emotional connection at the centre of everything. I’m not trying to reinvent music; I’m trying to find my own way of expressing something through it.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I think one thing that might surprise people is how introverted I am. Music is such a big part of my life, and performing can be a very intense and expressive experience, but outside of that, I’m quite a private person. Sometimes I find it easier to express something through a song than to explain it in a conversation.

I think that’s one of the reasons music means so much to me. It’s a way of exploring things I don’t always have the words for, whether that’s loss, faith, love, or simply trying to make sense of being alive. There’s often a much more introspective side to the music than people might initially expect, and I like that contrast between the energy of the sound and what’s happening underneath it.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naucigold/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naucigold
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/naucigold
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@naucigold

Image Credits
All promo: Juanjo Casther

Live Photo: Yaiza Socorro

Album Cover : Marina Sainz