"Son Electrico" - Roberto Poveda

Roberto Poveda

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  • artist:Roberto Poveda
  • featured artist:Nick Zlatan (Producer), Alex Berti (Bass) Philbert Armenteros Cuban Percussion, Surdo, Coros), Rocki
  • release year:2004
  • style(s):Latin, Songwriter
  • country:USA
  • formats:CD (Compact Disc)
  • record posted by:Roberto Poveda and Son Electrico
  • label:S.E.M/ALG

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With simmering intensity that never has to reach a
boiling point to profoundly effect the listener, the
debut album from nueva trova protagonist Roberto
Poveda, Son Electrico is yet another jewel in Miami's
crown, as Latin America's musical capitol.
Simultaneously balancing a rootsy aesthetic with
very modern ideas and content, Poveda will remind
listeners of the genius of cross-genre artists like
Taj Mahal and Norah Jones. The singer/songwriter
comes to the major-label table at the end of a very
long musical journey. Born in Cuba, Poveda
established himself as an important figure in the
nueva trova cubana movement throughout the '80s
before relocating to Bogota, Colombia. After several
years' work in theater and film, Poveda relocated
again and finally to Miami, where a publishing deal
allowed him to focus solely on his music and the
writing process. Regular live performances won him
both a fan base, and the opportunity to record his
own record. The resulting project features some of
the most subtle, sensual songwriting to heard
today. The tone of the record is delightfully organic
and raw. Poveda's electric guitar playing is
intelligent and sparse, not often the case in Latin
music contexts. His taste for production is as
sensitive and refined as his songcraft. Poveda's
debut performance is of a strength and consistency
not often seen. Brilliant. By Evan C. Gutierrez / All
Music - Guide - 2006