From the heart of Cuba, Diana Fuentes,
Sony Music Latin's new and exclusive artist
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| (Photo: L-R Afo Verde, Chairman and CEO, Latin Region, Spain and Portugal and artist Diana Fuentes signing Sony Music Latin recording contract) |
Miami, FL (August 14, 2013) - It is undeniable that Diana Fuentes is one of the most prolific and interesting artists of her generation. A unique voice with a remarkable interpretive power, the Cuban singer-songwriter is set to introduce one of the most impressive albums within the Latin genre. The new album is a milestone, a colorful all-encompassing and original production that explores a wide range of sounds. It will be released in Latin America and the United States through Sony Music Latin.
'Planeta Planetario' includes 12 songs and was recorded in Havana (Cuba) and San Juan (Puerto Rico), where Diana currently resides. Under the production of Eduardo Cabra ('Visitante' from Calle 13) and with the collaboration of a select group of musical guests, this album is unsurprisingly one of the most noteworthy albums of all time.
Diana captures the tradition of great singers, musicians and Cuban artists integrating it into her own style of composing, performing and expression through her music. By fusing Afro-Cuban rhythms, pop, folk and electronic music among others, Diana created an eclectic group of songs that comprise 'Planeta Planetario'.
"It's been years of hard work. It's been a long wait, especially for the fans that have followed me since the beginning, but I'm certain that everything comes at the right time. I am very happy with the final result. It is an album that marks a time in my life with many changes, mostly positive. I hope to perform live very soon because it will be a very special moment for my musicians, fans, and myself. Being part of the Sony Music Latin family is a great opportunity for me as a Cuban artist. I will be eternally grateful to Afo Verde for his support and trust, as well as to his entire team", reveals Diana.
"Working with Diana has been very interesting...very intense. As a producer I have guidelines, but this has been a real mutual collaboration; Diana has broad experience as a singer, songwriter and also on stage. She dresses each song not only with her voice but with her interpretive strength", explains Eduardo Cabra, producer of 'Planeta Planetario'. "Personally, it was a discovery of many sounds from Cuba. When you have the time to explore a country you can dive into its musical traditions and in the end you realize that you have added many new elements to your musical knowledge," affirmed Cabra.
During the process of creating the album, Diana also had time to write and compose. On the piano with a pencil in hand, she delivered new songs that were added to the previous repertoire of 'Planeta Planetario'.Diana and Eduardo's idea was to recreate a unique atmosphere for each song, recording her vocals on different days in order to capture the essence and feeling of each track. During the recording process, guest musicians were invited to participate in the project as it developed. Friends of Eduardo and Diana's such as songwriters, Sebastian Paz, Carlos Varela and others would drop in the studio to collaborate on songs or create original compositions. Another special guest on the album was Martin Ferres (Bajofondo), who made an amazing contribution to the bandoneon on the song "Ritmo Sexual".
The album is finished and the expectations continue to rise. Diana Fuentes fans anxiously await the album and her radiant on-stage presence. It is time to discover Diana Fuentes and her 'Planeta Planetario'.
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