Eros, by Omar Sosa

Eros

by Omar Sosa

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1.	Teardrop Ya Habibi 07:27	buy track
2.	Sensuousness 04:02	buy track
3.	Zues' Desires 03:45	buy track
4.	Brezza del Verano 05:31	buy track
5.	My Soul, My Spirit 02:37	buy track
6.	La Llamada 05:45	buy track
7.	What is Inside Himeros 05:39	buy track
8.	Who Wu 03:43	buy track
9.	Eros Mediterraneo 07:28	buy track
10.	Fradelo 03:24	buy track
11.	What Lies Ahead 03:07	buy track
12.	Why 17:13	buy track

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For many, Omar Sosa and Paolo Fresu have helped change the way they listen to music. Their new Duo CD, EROS, brings them beyond listening, into the realm of heart and soul and empathy. This release follows the success of their debut CD, ALMA, in 2012, and four years of distinguished international touring. Today one of the most beloved Duos in Europe, Omar and Paolo’s unique and distinctive musical voices combine traditional and progressive musical elements from Italy and Cuba. They are both master musicians with illustrious careers, bent on expanding musical boundaries and exploring new cultures. EROS is further proof of their artistic maturity. It is a deep and consistent work, dedicated to the many facets and mysteries of love. Fresu and Sosa have composed a suite of new songs inspired by the human emotions that lead beauty into the divine. The project is enriched by cello contributions from Brazilian master Jaques Morelenbaum (who was also a guest on ALMA), from the enchanting Maghreb singer Natacha Atlas (who creates a luminous Arab version of Teardrop by Massive Attack), and from the Italian string quartet Alborada (which has graced many projects in the Fresu discography). Like ALMA, EROS delves deeply into the energy, poetry, and spirituality of the Duo’s special musical chemistry. We find Sosa and Fresu dancing in a Latin mode around a winning mix of jazz, Cuban, African, and world music elements. The CD takes a polyphonic approach, the Duo curating sonic landscapes with great care and sensitivity – as we also find in their bright and extraordinary live performances.

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released April 29, 2016

Teardrop (Del Naja - Marshall - Vowles - Fraser) Published by Universal / Island Music Ltd, Sony Music Publishing Ya habibi (Omar Sosa - Paolo Fresu - Natacha Atlas) Published by Tǔk Music / Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI/________) Sensuousness (Paolo Fresu) Published by Tǔk Music The desire of Zeus (Paolo Fresu) Published by Tǔk Music Brezza del verano (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI My soul, my spirit (Omar Sosa-Paolo Fresu - Natacha Atlas) Published by Tǔk Music / Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI / ________) La llamada (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI What is inside (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI Himeros (Omar Sosa - Paolo Fresu) Published by Tǔk Music / Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI) Who wu (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI Eros Mediterraneo (Paolo Fresu) Published by Tǔk Music Fradelo (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI What lies ahed (Peter Gabriel - Isaac Gabriel) Published by Real World Music Ltd / EMI Music Publishing Ltd Why (Omar Sosa) Published by Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI Kýpris (Omar Sosa – Paolo Fresu) Published by Tǔk Music / Sosafunke Music Publishing, BMI) Cover Image: “Lolli pop” by Alessandro Gottardo / Shout Tecnica mista digitale www.alessandrogottardo.com Photos: Roberto Cifarelli [www.robertocifarelli.com] Graphic Design: Benno Simma (www.bennosimma.com) Produced by: Omar Sosa & Paolo Fresu Executive producers: Omar Sosa, Paolo Fresu and Tǔk Music [http://tukmusic.paolofresu.it] Production coordinator: Luca Devito www.omarsosa.com www.paolofresu.it Thanks: Peter and Isaac Gabriel, Rob Bozas, Vittorio Albani and Pannonica Music, Scott Price and Otá Records, Antonio Convertini and Kino Music, others

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Omar Sosa Oakland, California

Composer, pianist, and bandleader Omar Sosa’s musical trajectory traces the Diaspora from Africa to Cuba and Brazil; from Central America to Ecuador’s African-descent communities; from San Francisco and New York to his current home base in Barcelona. True to his Afro-Cuban origins, Sosa fashions a spirited vision of uncompromising artistic generosity that embraces humanity at large. ... more