Ecuatoriana canta/autora/guitarrista Cecilia Villar Eljuri presenta "En Paz," el CD de verdades universals y de ritmos globales.

13 MP3 Songs in this album (56:33) !
Related styles: World: World Beat, Latin: Rock en Espanol, Solo Female Artist

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Cecilia Villar Eljuri nacio en Ecuador y es hija del legendario pionero de radio, teatro, y television Paco Villar y de la compositora Olga Eljuri de Villar. En la creacion de "En Paz" Cecilia aprovecha este legado arti­stico familiar y su herencia ecuatoriana en tanto que viaja a su pais natal durante la composicion del album, algo que radicalmente encauza su creacion. En "En Paz" se desarrollan canciones arraigadas en los ritmos del rock y en melodi­as contagiosas acompanadas por letras cantadas con confianza. En "Sombra Negra" Eljuri es deslumbrante con su voz seductora acompanada por licks de guitarra gruentes. "Una Ola," una de las primeras canciones escrita para el album, recuerda a un querido amigo y a sus memorias de el. Eljuri describe las potencias del mar y como una sola ola te puede llevar a la felicidad absoluta.

Un gran numero de musicos influyentes tambien ayudan a conformar este album evocador. Yossi Fine, que ha trabajado con los idolos del rock David Bowie y Lou Reed al igual que con los grandes de ritmos globales Karsh Kale y Antibalas, provee la base de bateri­as y bajo para la mayori­a de las canciones, puesto que es el productor y el bajista principal. El album comienza con una cancion de reggae latino "El Aire" en la cual colaboran los iconos del reggae Sly & Robbie. Con un estilo calmante, la cancion parece 'flotar' en licks de guitarra al estilo de roots riddems y montuno. Tambien colabora la experta cantante de rock Johnette Napolitano, la cual se hizo famosa en el grupo Concrete Blonde y que presta su voz a "Jaula," una cancion que combina flamenco con otros estilos musicales. "La cancion 'Como En Un Sueno' fue escrita hace tiempo por mi madre" reflexiona Eljuri. "Esta cancion, asi como muchas de sus composiciones, salio al mercado en los anos 60 en Ecuador. Su bella melodia y letra expresiva siempre me impresiono y senti la necesidad de escribirla de nuevo, incluyendo mi propio arreglo musical para 'En Paz.'"

" . . . un sonido que electrifica los estilos latinos . . . Esto es musica del rock/baile en su mejor forma." Billboard Magazine

"El punto culminante de la noche era el espectaculo que mezcla el poder de rock con la musica latina... Cecilia Villar toca un brillante solo de guitarra al estilo wah-wawa y el resto del grupo sazona la musica con calientes sambas saboreados con Santana lo cual encendio a la audiencia." The New York Times

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Cecilia Villar Eljuri was born in Ecuador and is the daughter of legendary radio, theatre and television pioneer Paco Villar and composer Olga Eljuri de Villar. In the creation of "En Paz" Cecilia tapped into her parents artistic legacy and Ecuadorian background by traveling to her homeland during the writing stage, greatly impacting the direction of the album. What unfolds on "En Paz" are songs versed in rock rhythms and hook-driven melodies, complimented by confident lyrics. On "Sombra Negra" Eljuri delivers sultry vocals on the cusp of urgency backed by growling guitar licks. "Una Ola" one of the first tracks written for the album, reflects upon a dear friend and memories of him. Eljuri describes the powers of the ocean and how a single wave can sweep you away into bliss.

Cecilia has been touted for writing ââ¬Åcatchy four minute standards " with hooks that would make Sheryl Crow blush" and as "a deep-rooted instrumentalist her guitar playing reminiscent of a young Carlos Santana" (Global Rhythm Magazine). All Music Guide said, "Guitarist/songwriter Cecilia Villar Eljuri has the ability to become a powerhouse."

A host of influential musicians also help to shape this evocative album. Yossi Fine, who has worked with rock idols David Bowie and Lou Reed as well as world-beat heavy hitters Karsh Kale and Antibalas, delivers a drum and bass foundation for the majority of the tracks as producer and principal bass player. The opening Latin Reggae track "El Aire" is a special collaboration with Reggae icons Sly & Robbie. With a cool and laid back vibe, the track seems 'to float' along roots riddims and Latin-montuno guitar licks. Also appearing on "En Paz" is rock maven Johnette Napolitano, of Concrete Blonde fame, who lends her voice to the flamenco infused "Jaula." "The track 'Como En Un Sueno' was originally written by my mother," reflects Cecilia Villar Eljuri. "This song was originally released in the 60's in Ecuador. The beautiful melody and lyrical phrasing has always stuck with me and I felt compelled to re-write her song and integrate my own arrangement ideas for 'En Paz.'"

"The highlight of the evening was a performance that mixes power pop with Latin music Cecilia Villar played big wah-wah guitar lines . . . the rest of the band spiced the music with hot Santana-flavored samba that set the jampacked room ablaze." -- New York Times

"... a sound that electrifies Latin styles...This is rock/dance music at its best." -- Billboard Magazine

âEn Paz, should definitely be on every Latino's must listen to list, especially if you want to hear music that is honest, emotional, of the times, and will get you to ârise upâ as Cecilia puts it . . . She's Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Julietta Venegas, Tori Amos, Andrea Echeverri all rolled into one, and a future member of that elite club.â
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