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JUANCHO HERRERA EXPLORES CONFLICTS IN HIS NEW RELEASE “EL MISMO SOL”

New York NY, April 30, 2015
New York based singer-songwriter Juancho Herrera announces the release of his latest work El Mismo Sol, featuring a new set of original compositions. The material is inspired by the nature of conflict in different contexts.
From the political to the personal, from the turmoil of the Middle East to the streets of his native Venezuela, Herrera applies his stamp of South American soul to convey a deeply rooted conviction that only through dialog, acceptance and inclusion can these challenges be addressed. ...

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JUANCHO HERRERA EXPLORES CONFLICTS IN HIS NEW RELEASE “EL MISMO SOL”

New York NY, April 30, 2015
New York based singer-songwriter Juancho Herrera announces the release of his latest work El Mismo Sol, featuring a new set of original compositions. The material is inspired by the nature of conflict in different contexts.
From the political to the personal, from the turmoil of the Middle East to the streets of his native Venezuela, Herrera applies his stamp of South American soul to convey a deeply rooted conviction that only through dialog, acceptance and inclusion can these challenges be addressed.
Humor, directness, and poetry inform the lyrics and the urbane, blues-infused sound is achieved through the familiarity created by the collaboration with long time partners Yayo Serka (Lila Downs) on drums, Ben Zwerin (Angelique Kidjo) on bass, and Rafi Malkiel on Trombone.
In contrast with previous releases by Herrera, El Mismo Sol, (produced by Herrera, Serka and Zwerin), has a “band” feel to it. Arranged as a group and recorded with minimal personnel, this new music reflects what the group sounds like in live performances. Strong, direct, soulful, and, sometimes raw, this new collection of songs never departs from the South American realm. Rhythms such as Venezuelan Merengue or Peruvian Festejo coexist with a heavier blues sound invoking a new character within these traditions.

"[Herrera's] tuneful melodies, sweet vocals, and versatile, virtuoso guitar licks have a universal appeal.”
- Steve Holtje, Culture Catch


With this new release, Juancho Herrera and his band keep on delivering new perspectives into the World Music scene.

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