Spanish singer Buike has dropped her latest studio album "Vivir Sin Miedo," where she collaborates with Jason Mraz. She's also announced a 2016 U.S. tour! (Photo: Warner Music Latina)

Spanish singer Buika has dropped her latest studio album “Vivir Sin Miedo,” where she collaborates with Jason Mraz. She’s also announced a 2016 U.S. tour! (Photo: Warner Music Latina)

After 15 years in the biz and nearly 10 album releases, Buika —born Maria Concepción Balboa Buika— is fearless and shows her new side in her new studio production “Vivir Sin Miedo.”

In the album, which launched on October 16th via Warner Music Latina, the Spanish songstress of African descent makes a striking departure from the Spanish raga flamenco, Latin jazz and world music for which she is known, into something best described as global pop. For the first time, she sings primarily in English than in Spanish (and often mixes the two).

Buika’s “Vivir Sin Miedo” is available on digital platform. (Photo: Warner Music Latina)

The first single off the album, which the 43-year-old singer co-wrote, is an enthralling tune called “Carry Your Own Weight” featuring Jason Mraz —one of her many artist fans.

While the single reflects Buika’s growing connection to the U.S., where she has been based since 2011, she remains grounded in the music of her native Spain, collaborating on the song “Waves” with the great flamenco singer Potito.

“Vivir Sin Miedo,” already available for purchase, follows Buika’s acclaimed 2013 release “La Noche Más Larga,” which won a Latin Grammy and received a Grammy nomination in the Best Latin Jazz Album category.

In the spring, Buika will perform material from “Vivir Sin Miedo,” with a new band. Check out the confirmed dates below, followed by the official music video for “Carry Your Own Weight.”

Buika Spring U.S. Tour Dates

March 19 – Berkeley, CA – Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
March 24 – Albuquerque, NM – National Hispanic Center
March 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Walt Disney Concert Hall
April 22 – Miami, FL – Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
April 24 – Washington, DC – Lisner Auditorium
April 26 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall
May 1 – Boston, MA – Berklee Performance Center