Perla Batalla, Mestiza - 57m 7s

Tracks & Durations

1. Scarlet Thread	2:54
2. Camino a Santiago	5:07
3. Ramona	4:09
4. Morning Star	4:32
5. Cinema of Tears	4:22
6. Iberia	5:06
7. Remnant	4:32
8. Kindness	5:10
9. Holy Roses	4:01
10. Don't Say That You Did This to Me	5:47
11. Someday Soon	3:34
12. On This Rock	4:51
13. Scarlet Thread (Reprise)	2:55

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Review

Known for her backing-vocal duties for k.d. lang and legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, Perla Batalla emerges with her own voice on Mestiza, and what a voice it is. Steeped in the rich musical roots of Hispanic California, Batalla draws from a deep well and nourishes the soul with her emotive singing. --Michael Wells Perla Batalla, a Los Angelina of Mexican descent, is possessed of a vocal gift so deeply expressive as to belong in a class alongside some of the best singers of our age: Hungary's Marta Sebestyen, Tibet's Yungchen Lhamo, and Portugal's Teresa Salguiero (Madredeus). To this list also add some sisters in contralto soul: the American South's folk-blues mistress, Karen Dalton, and Canadian powerhouse k.d. lang, for whom Batalla sang backup. Mestiza, Batalla's stunning second release, comes after several years singing with Leonard Cohen and various other artists. Batalla and guitarist David Batteau penned the record's 13 songs. Alongside Batalla's percussionist husband, Claud Mann, Batteau's fluid lines form the core accompaniment for the bilingual singer's smoky contralto. Mestiza is a marvel: a gorgeous, accessible piece of art with more soul than a plate of pork chops, greens, and cornbread. --Paige La GroneCo-written with the legendary David Batteau, "Mestiza" is a cross pollination of Latin and North American Musical Influences that cuts across genre and language. Perla Batalla's Stunning vocals soar above an undercurrent of pulsing percussion and haunting harmony.Transitions from Spanish to English suddenly augment the many hues of these original compisitions, both within the songs as well as from one to another. The aptly titled work draws from a varied heritage. Batalla adds a powerful honesty with her captivating singing that leaves a haunting impression in the heart.

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