Pais Maravilla
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Pais Maravilla is the third studio album
by the Latin jazz
Mexican singer Magos Herrera
.
lullaby
"Drume Negrita" by Eliseo Grenet. Includes some Portuguese
and Spanish
versions as well as a remix
.
In 2003, Magos announces its third highly successful album "Pais Maravilla" / Suave Records. Since its launch this disc is positioned at the top of the Mexican sales in jazz
and world music
as "disc of the week" by Image 90.5 and 107.9 FM. I took the tour in Mexico
, Spain
and Japan
to give concerts in forums such as the Chamber Galileo Galilei, and Suristán FNAC
in Madrid
and in Osaka
, Tokyo
and Chigasaki in Japan.
(Wonderland). With a wide spectrum of colors in her palette, including dark and evocative harmonies, earthy Brazilian
rhythms, bright Afro-Cuban
influences, and the smoky tones of jazz, Herrera paints an enchanting picture. The instrumentation is warm and acoustic
, with a seductive organic quality, and consistently top-notch. The Mexican
songstress herself has a husky, emotive sound that draws the listener in close enough to whisper. Her melodic sense and sensitivity make up for her evident lack of raw power. She commands attention at simmering intensity; there is no need to boil over. Though the production team is made up of virtual unknowns, and Herrera is a newcomer herself, few would guess as much when hearing the record. There is a maturity and taste present that defy the cast's lack of experience. Seldom comes along an international debut as subtle and intelligent. Magos Herrera
is a talent to be enjoyed today and to keep an eye on tomorrow.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by the Latin jazz
Latin jazz
Latin jazz is the general term given to jazz with Latin American rhythms.The three main categories of Latin Jazz are Brazilian, Cuban and Puerto Rican:# Brazilian Latin Jazz includes bossa nova...
Mexican singer Magos Herrera
Magos Herrera
Magos Herrera is a Mexican jazz singer who sings in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and has an international following, especially in Latin America, the USA, Japan, and beyond. She has recorded with saxophonist Tim Ries for “The Rolling Stones Jazz Project II” and for contemporary composer Paola...
.
Background and theme
Three of the nine tracks inspired by Magos Herrera and the reminiscence of a classic CubanCubans
Cubans or Cuban people are the inhabitants or citizens of Cuba. Cuba is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
lullaby
Lullaby
A lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process. As a result they are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in every culture and since the ancient period....
"Drume Negrita" by Eliseo Grenet. Includes some Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
and Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
versions as well as a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
.
In 2003, Magos announces its third highly successful album "Pais Maravilla" / Suave Records. Since its launch this disc is positioned at the top of the Mexican sales in jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
as "disc of the week" by Image 90.5 and 107.9 FM. I took the tour in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to give concerts in forums such as the Chamber Galileo Galilei, and Suristán FNAC
FNAC
FNAC may refer to:* the fine needle aspiration cytology, a medical diagnosis technique;* the Fnac, a French cultural and consumer retailer...
in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
and in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
and Chigasaki in Japan.
Album reviews
Evan C. Gutierrez of Allmusic says: Magos Herrera joins the groundswell of Latina vocal talent with her 2004 release, País MaravillaPais Maravilla
Pais Maravilla , is the third studio album by the Latin jazz Mexican singer Magos Herrera.-Background and theme:Three of the nine tracks inspired by Magos Herrera and the reminiscence of a classic Cuban lullaby "Drume Negrita" by Eliseo Grenet...
(Wonderland). With a wide spectrum of colors in her palette, including dark and evocative harmonies, earthy Brazilian
Culture of Brazil
The culture of Brazil presents a very diverse nature reflecting an ethnic and cultural mixing occurred in the colonial period involving mostly Native Americans, Portuguese and Africans...
rhythms, bright Afro-Cuban
Afro-Cuban
The term Afro-Cuban refers to Cubans of Sub Saharan African ancestry, and to historical or cultural elements in Cuba thought to emanate from this community...
influences, and the smoky tones of jazz, Herrera paints an enchanting picture. The instrumentation is warm and acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
, with a seductive organic quality, and consistently top-notch. The Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
songstress herself has a husky, emotive sound that draws the listener in close enough to whisper. Her melodic sense and sensitivity make up for her evident lack of raw power. She commands attention at simmering intensity; there is no need to boil over. Though the production team is made up of virtual unknowns, and Herrera is a newcomer herself, few would guess as much when hearing the record. There is a maturity and taste present that defy the cast's lack of experience. Seldom comes along an international debut as subtle and intelligent. Magos Herrera
Magos Herrera
Magos Herrera is a Mexican jazz singer who sings in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and has an international following, especially in Latin America, the USA, Japan, and beyond. She has recorded with saxophonist Tim Ries for “The Rolling Stones Jazz Project II” and for contemporary composer Paola...
is a talent to be enjoyed today and to keep an eye on tomorrow.
Track listing
- "Agua" (Water)
- "Somos" (We Are)
- "País Maravilla" (Wonderland)
- "Serafín" (Serafin)
- "Princesa Caballero" (Princess/Knight)
- "La Espera" (The Longing)
- "Necesito Un Sol" (Need a Sun)
- "Son Cotidiano" (Daily "Son")
- "Luna Menguante" (Decreasing Moon)
- "Drumme Negrita" (Cuban LullabyLullabyA lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process. As a result they are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in every culture and since the ancient period....
) - "A Espera" (La Espera - PortuguesePortugalPortugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
Version) (The Longing) - "Somos (We Are) (Remix 1)
- "Somos (We Are) (Remix 2)