MARLINTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The soulful sounds of Latin America will fill Marlinton this fall as Miramar, a genre-defying ensemble celebrated for its innovative approach to classic bolero music, performs at the Pocahontas County Opera House at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

Taking its name from the Spanish phrase meaning “look to the sea,” Miramar embodies the romance and nostalgia the name evokes. The band channels the golden age of boleros while reimagining the genre for modern audiences.

Formed by Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Rei Álvarez, Miramar blends old and new influences into a sound that’s lush, cinematic, and timeless. Alongside vocalist Laura Ann Singh and pianist Marlysse Simmons-Argandoña, Álvarez crafts music that draws from 1950s harmonies, Mexican pop ballads, Cuban cabaret

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