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Sons of the Same Sun by Francesca Ancarola
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10 tracks | 38 minutes
Released Aug 2004
on Petroglyph Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:05 To The Shore Of The Sea lyrics BUY MP3 04:05 To The Shore Of The Sea lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:05 To The Shore Of The Sea
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:33 Alla' lyrics BUY MP3 03:33 Alla' lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:33 Alla'
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A wonderful blend of contemporary North American Jazz and traditional South American folk sounds and rhythms perfectly merging the spirits of both continents with a mixture of both English and Spanish lyrics.
Editorial review
It's somewhat risky for a popular foreign language artist making a debut in the U.S. to blend her native language with English for lyrics on the same song -- sometimes in the same line! -- but it works well emotionally for this popular powerhouse Chilean singer on her first Stateside release. Francesca Ancarola, whose first solo CD Que el Canto Tiene Sentido was nominated for the prestigious Chilean Altazor Award in 1999, perfectly fuses her backgrounds in jazz, rock, chamber music, and electro-acoustic sounds on the ten tracks of Sons of the Same Sun. She applies her flair for the emotional and dramatic to a variety of unique settings, from the balmy, ambient romance of "Moonlight" to the gypsy funk (with blistering horns) of "To the Shore of the Sea." The lower-key material like the moody, flamenco guitar-spiced "Primera Luz" gives her voice a greater chance to shine, but even songs like that have fanciful instrumental interludes which seem designed to further enrapture the listener. It's also encouraging that despite singing a lot in English and targeting this album somewhat towards the smooth jazz market, there are quite a few touches of home, including the choral energies, handclaps, and odd rhythms of the inspirational "Scarebadthings," which includes the Santana-like guitar edges of Emilio Garcia. Ancarola is also adept at more mainstream jazz on pieces like "Alla" and "Hotel Room," although her vibrant vocal intensity on the former might prove a bit overwhelming at times for fans of more subtle trio-type jazz. Stylistic diversity and exotica, there's no mistaking the amazing strength of her voice and the emergence of a major talent kept under the equator for too long. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Francesca began composing music at the age of 9 but didn't receive her first music lesson until she was 15. By 19 she was already winning awards and performing professionally not only in South America but also in Europe and North America. She studied jazz guitar under several masters and plays cello and piano as well. While earning her Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of Chile she founded a jazz-rock band, composed chamber music and electro-acoustical music as well. She continued to earn awards for her singing and traveled extensively with theater troops and musical groups. She also worked for numerous companies singing jingles for commercials.
Under a Fulbright Scholarship, Francesca attended the Manhattan School of Music where she earned her Masters Degree in Voice with Honors. While classically trained with several opera performances to her credit, Francesca prefers a more contemporary application of her wide-ranging vocal talents.
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