Latinaotearoa in Latinoamerica comes from a spiritual re-awakening and a passionate sense of pride. Fans will be taken into a welcoming fiesta of bossa nova, samba, afro-samba, salsa and even flamenco inspired rhythms. With this second album comes an improved sense of synchronicity amongst the trio – realised by an understanding of where they're from and a renewed focus for where they want to go. An essential addition for any lover of Latin music.
The group's trip to Brazil this year was more than just a tour. For Brazilian born Bobby Brazuka, Venezualan Jennifer Zea and Isaac Aesili, who is of Guyanese heritage, it was a pilgrimmage. They decided upon the approach for a new album, with Isaac and Bobby researching and composing new songs in the bustling metropolis of Sao Paulo. The seeds of the album had been sown.
Guests including hip hop artist Raiza Biza, Julien Dyne (Open Souls), Riki Gooch (Trinity Roots) and perussionist extraordinaire Miguel Fuentes, contribute to a timeless collection of tracks that tip their hat to traditional Latin and Brazilian music. The album, born in Brazil, recorded at Red Bull Studios in Sao Paulo and Auckland and mastered by Kelly Hibbert in Costa Rica, crosses paths, cultures and genres – it is quintessentially Latinaotearoa.
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released April 12, 2014
Bossa Nova Zelandia
(M. Koga, I.Aesili, J. Zea, L.McCallum)
Produced by Marcos Koga (PG) & Isaac Aesili
Horn Arrangement by Lewis McCallum
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Lewis McCallum - Flute, Clarinet, Backing Vocals
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Meno Del Picchia - Acoustic Guitar
Beto Montag - Vibraphone & Percussion
Nino
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Lewis McCallum - Flute
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Meno Del Picchia - Acoustic Guitar
Beto Montag - Percussion
Ariel Coelho - Pandeiro
Julien Dyne - Brushes and cymbals
Kevin Field - Juno 106
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Programming
Song for Obaya
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Meno Del Picchia - Acoustic Guitar
Kevin Field - Rhodes
Julien - Brazil brushes and cymbals
Isaac Aesili - Synths, Programming, Backing Vocals
Senzala feat. Alda Rezende
(Berimbau Astrud Gilberto)
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Kevin Field - Rhodes, Juno 106 & Piano
Lewis McCallum - Flute Clarinet
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Beto Montag - Percussion
Ariel Coelho - Pandeiro
Julien Dyne - Brushes and cymbals
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Keys, Programming
Malele
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Obaya Zea-Dietz - Backing Vocals, Chimes
Johnny Lawrence - Double Bass
Kevin Field - Rhodes, Juno 106 & Piano
Lewis McCallum - Bass Clarinet, Clarinet
Beto Montag - Vibes & Percussion
Ariel Coelho - Pandeiro
Johnny Lawrence - Double Bass
Isaac Aesili - Synths, Keys, Programming
Filth and FIFA
(I.Aesili, L.McCallum)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Horn Arrangement by Lewis McCallum
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Alda Rezende - Vocals
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Beto Montag - Vibraphone & Percussion
Ariel Coelho - Pandeiro
Kevin Field - Rhodes & Piano
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Keys, Synths, Programming
Chi Chi Cha Cha
(I.Aesili, J.Crayford)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Miguel Fuentes - Percussion
Jonathan Crayford - Piano
Malcolm Fort - Maracas
Isaac Aesili - Programming
Ritmo
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Miguel Fuentes - Percussion, backing vocals
Riki Gooch - Drums
Jonathan Crayford - Piano
Kevin Field - Juno 106, Rhodes
Lewis McCallum - Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax
Haydn Godfrey - Trombone
Fidel Pimentel - Backing Vocals
Malcolm Fort - Maracas
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Synths, Programming
Suelta
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Haydn Godfrey - Trombone
Miguel Fuentes - Percussion, Backing Vocals
Hanser Ferrer Alvarez - Piano, Synth Bass
Fidel Pimentel - Backing Vocals
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Backing Vocals, Flugel Horn, Synths, Programming
La Candela
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Vocals
Miguel Fuentes - Percussion, Backing Vocals
Rui Inaba - Double Bass
Jonathan Crayford - Piano
Haydn Godfrey - Trombone
Fidel Pimentel - Backing Vocals
Lewis McCallum - Baritone Sax
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Synths, Programming
Fieras Bravas
(I.Aesili, J. Zea)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Jennifer Zea - Rap, Vocals
Riki Gooch - Drums
Isaac Aesili - Falsetto, Trumpet, Keys, Synths, Programming
Raiza Biza - Rap
Passo a Passo
(I.Aesili)
Produced by Isaac Aesili
Johnny Lawrence - Double Bass
Beto Montag - Vibraphone & Percussion
Kevin Field - Rhodes
Julien Dyne - Brazil brushes & cymbals
Malcolm Fort - Vibratone sample intro
Isaac Aesili - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Keys, Synths, Programming