Mucho Corazon

by Martirio

Overview

Martirio is a longtime Spanish chanteuse with a pan-Latin style. On Mucho Corazon, she collects some of her favorite songs, whether from Bolivia ("Las Palmeras"), Cuba (the title track and others), or even Portugal ("Maria La Portuguesa," with its delving into the fado tradition). There's a jazz touch to many of the arrangements, which suits them well, and Martirio's voice is a gorgeously supple instrument which makes you wonder why she's not better-known outside the Latin world. There are also some exquisite flamenco touches -- Martirio is definitely a roots rather than a pop singer. She's comfortable with music from all the Latin countries, even the complexities of Brazil, as she demonstrates on "Manana De Carnaval," a little gem of a piece. There's a great deal of thought in the music here, not only in the selection of songs, but in their meaning to the singer, and the style of the arrangements, which offer variety, but always frame her voice perfectly. A remarkable disc, and hopefully the first American release of many for her. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/17/2003
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728111423
Rank:	249188

Tracks

1. Las Palmeras
2. Mucho coraz¿¿n
3. Temes/Por qu¿¿ ahora
4. Verdad amarga
5. Mar¿¿a la portuguesa
6. Insensatez
7. Naranjo en flor
8. Porque Vas a Venir
9. Ma¿¿ana de carnaval
10. Mar¿¿a Magdalena

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martirio   Primary Artist,Director
Jerry Gonzalez   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Chano Dominguez   Guest Artist,Piano
Amado Zulueta   Pailas,Cencerro,Cuban Percussion,Guiro,Claves
Pepe Torres   Rhythm
Nono Garcia   Guitar
Emilio "Webo" Cuervo   Vocal Director
Raul Rodriguez   Percussion,Water Drums,Flamenco Guitar,Music Direction,Udu,Guitar,Palmas,Vocals,Huevito,Director
Jesus Lavilla   Piano
Diego del Gastor   Falsetto
Antonio Serrano   Harmonica
Javier Colina   Double Bass
Manuel Flores   Rhythm
Pablo Martin   Double Bass
Paco de Amparo   Rhythm,Flamenco Guitar
Guillermo McGill   Cajon,Drums

Technical Credits

Amado Zulueta   Prop Design
Oscar Herrador   Engineer
Ivan Estepa   Photography
Ana Ribacoba   Make-Up
Emma Elena Valdelamar   Composer
Emilio "Webo" Cuervo   Production Advisor
Pepa "Angela Navarro" Bedia   Hair Stylist
Jose Pena   Mastering,Mixing
Martirio   Design,Producer,Adaptation,Liner Notes,Coordination,Artistic Producer
Raul Rodriguez   Artistic Producer,Arranger,Producer
Juan Carlos Brancas   Assistant
Andre Martin   Hair Stylist,Costume Design
Jordi Socias   Photography
Grao Galloso   Wardrobe,Accessories
Cannibal Factory   Layout Design
Sara Coello   Production Assistant
Bobby Capo   Composer
Carlos Cano   Composer
Chano Dominguez   Arranger
Nat Chediak   Liner Notes
Tite Curet Alonso   Composer
Marcos   Assistant
Antonio Maria   Composer
Consuelo Velazquez   Composer
Antonio Carlos Jobim   Composer
Jesus Ugalde   Cover Photo,Photography
Gilberto Rojas   Composer
Pablo Sycet   Graphic Design
Lola Marchamalo   Wardrobe,Accessories
Dori Csengeri   Wardrobe,Accessories