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| Malena Perez to release 'Stars' Malena Pérez will release her sultry debut album, 'Stars, ' on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 on her own record label Cubanita Groove Records. With the help of the renowned production team (Osunlade, Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez, Alix Alvarez, Carlos Nino & The Life Force Trio, Michael Johnson), Pérez has written and produced a remarkable debut of original material that blends downtempo, progressive jazz accompanied by Latin and Brazilian inspired rhythms to compliment her angelic vocal performance, leaving the listener breathless. Reminiscent of Amel Larrieux, Everything But The Girl as well as Cuba's Omara Portuondo and Brazil's queen of Brazilian jazz, Flora Purim, Malena's lyrics and vocals are delivered in both English and Spanish, flowing between the two languages as a nod to her Cuban heritage and the ultimate expression of a fusion of cultures. Malena Pérez founded Cubanita Groove Records in 2004 with the mission of promoting world-class art and music created by women of color. "Stars" marks the label's first full-length, international release. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |