October 23, 2020
The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.
October 13, 2020
"Tiene El Leopardo Un Abrigo / Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" featuring vocalist Sofia Rei.
September 15, 2020
Richard Kamins calls the album, “Truly a delightful listening experience."
September 9, 2020
Reviewer Carlo Wolff calls the album, "a joy to hear."
August 28, 2020
The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza, along with a stellar band of New York improvisers who bring Valera's vision to life.
August 26, 2020
Listen to “Odio La Mascara Y El Vicio,” on the Afro-Cuban Icons and All-Stars playlist.
August 20, 2020
This track features vocalist Camila Meza, saxophonist Roman Filiu, and trombonist Andy Clausen.
"Si Quiere Que De Este Mundo," is being featured on playlists by Spotify, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.
August 7, 2020
This track features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by Manuel Valera, Michael Rodriguez, Andrew Gutauskas, and Jimmy Macbride.
July 30, 2020
Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.
July 21, 2020
The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza.
July 10, 2020
This big band debut features new Valera compositions inspired by famed Cuban writer José Martí.
