Sensual by Roberto Perera

16 Feb

Written by Natasha Mitchell
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Roberto Perera merges the Paraguayan harp with a contemporary jazz lineup in the 12-track album "Sensual."

Exotic and romantic are two adjectives that can be used to describe the mood of the album. Produced by keyboardist/arranger Michael Levine, Perera blends a array of jazz, pop, Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into his selections.

He pays homage to Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim in "Remembering Antonio" and crosses the hemisphere with selections such as "Cruising Leblon," an exotic Brazilian/Paraguayan mixture.

Luis Enrique's vocals set a poignant tone in "Gracias A La Vida," (Here's to Life) sealing the success of this album.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Roberto Perera
CD Title: Sensual
Genre: World Music
Year Released: 2002
Record Label: Heads Up International
Musicians: Roberto Perera, composer, leader, Paraguayan harp. Various guest artists including Raul Di Blasio on piano and Luis Enrique on vocals.
Label Website: http://www.headsup.com
Rating: Five Stars