José González has Spanish-language track “Pajarito.” The song, was written with his children in mind, blends his tender acoustic guitar with bright, whimsical melodies.José is currently in the studio working on new material for what will become his fifth studio album, his first full-length collection of original songs since Local Valley in 2021.

Speaking on the track and artwork he says: “Now and then I want to write songs that are timeless, simple, and carefree. Pajarito is about growing up, learning things, and eventually becoming independent. As usual, there’s also an existential undertone—the meaning of life is something that can emerge gradually as one gets to know the world, more as something you discover for yourself and not necessarily something dictated from above. This one is inspired by songs like “59th Street Bridge Song” (Simon & Garfunkel) and “Río” (Silvio Rodríguez). But also by all the children’s songs that have become part of our everyday life in recent years (Alice Tegnér, Georg Riedel, María Elena Walsh).

This is the follow-up to Lilla Gumman (Lilla G), which I wrote when I was thinking of Laura. Of course I had to write a song dedicated to Mateo as well!

The cover is inspired by Swedish folk art – allmoge and the Dala horse. Here is a “Dala bird.” Painted by Hannele Fernström and layout by Robert Samsonovitz.”

José’s October 2024 US tour, which he was unfortunately forced to cancel due to illness in the family, has been rescheduled and will start next week on November 10, 2025. If you had tickets for the October 2024 tour, they will be valid for the rescheduled 2025 show in your city. The tour will see González visit many cities that he has not performed in for over a decade and will span his entire career and catalog.

José González 2025 Tour Dates

11/10/2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
11/11/2025 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall
11/13/2025 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
11/14/2025 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
11/15/2025 – Durham, NC – The Carolina Theatre
11/16/2025 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
11/18/2025 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
11/19/2025 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom
11/20/2025 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

order “Pajarito” by José González HERE