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Venezuelan vocalist/composer Irene Farrera has one of the deepest, sultriest female voices around. Dirty Linen says, " Her deep, dusky appealing vocals are in a register so low that one could be tempted to call her a Latina version of Mahlathini or Barry White." One of a small handful of artists at the forefront of redefining the genre of contemporary nueva trova (also known as nueva canción) in the U.S., Farrera has been called by Latin Beat Magazine "an important discovery." She is a shining star in a new generation of "singer/poets" setting roots in the U.S., whose original work and interpretations are reshaping this important musical form. Bom in Caracas, Venezuela, Farrera grew up singing "fast and loud" and playing cuatro informally within her large, musical family. When the Venezuelan progressive political move- ment Farrera was intensely involved with was crushed in the late '70s, she emigrated to the United States. Ashland, Oregon became her adopted home. Still committed to bearing witness'to injustice, Farrera began composing and singing professionally, first within Oregon and today in venues all across the U.S. Performing both originals and standards in Spanish, Portuguese and English, Farrera's passionate vocals and percussive guitar style have made her one of the most sought-after per- formers in the Pacific Northwest. Her music is rooted in the traditional rhythms and instruments of Latin America but, she is not a purist. Influenced by the joropos and gaitas of Venezuela, and the music of Brazil, Spain, Peru and the Caribbean, Farrera has a distinctive sound that is highly syncopated, mixing "samba, calypso and other styles into a gorgeous Pan-American sound" (The Portland Oregonian). Farrera expands the tradition as a composer writingfiery,romantic love ballads and musically addressing contemporary issues from her unique perspective as a Latina living in the U.S. Farrera imbues her work with the essence of the Latin spirit - a fierce passion combined with romantic tenderness. Farrera has won over all types of audiences ranging from hard-core folkies to Latin music lovers. Recent tours include sold-out shows in Texas and Colorado and standing ovations in California and New Mexico. She has showcased at major fairs and festivals including Bumbershoot and Folklife in Seattle, El Encuentro in San Francisco, Festival at the Lake in Oakland and Wimminfest in Albuquerque. This Fall she will tour the Mid-West and Southwest. Farrera is touring behind her most recent CD, Alma Latina (1995), released by Redwood Records. On this album Farrera pays tribute to significant and well-loved songwriters of Latin America including Silvio Rodriguez, Violeta Parra and Antonio Carlos Jobim. She is accompanied by virtuoso Peruvian guitarist Alfredo Muro and Venezuelan multi-instrumental wizard, Jackeline Rago on cuatro and percussion. The album has received rave reviews by the mainstream and Latin press. Walking in the Jungle (1993), Farrera's self-produced release features original songs, performed with the Tropical Band. Cuts from Alma Latina and Walking in the Jungle are receiving airplay on public, college, AAA and Spanish radio stations throughout North America and are distributed nationally. Irene Farrera's music touches the soul of her audiences and leaves them mesmerized and inspired. u Irene Farrera sends her voice into the world cloaked in many guises, an illusionist's trick that lets her presence drift quietly into the hearts of her listeners." Chiori Santiago San Francisco Music Critic NINA KORICAN MANAGEMENT PO BOX 5817 EUGENE OR 97405 PHI 541.484-6140 FAX: 541. 302-1987 E-MAIL: [email protected] IRENE FARRERA
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Venezuelan vocalist/composer Irene Farrera has one of the deepest, sultriest female voices around. Dirty Linen says, " Her deep, dusky appealing vocals are in a register so low that one could be tempted to call her a Latina version of Mahlathini or Barry White." One of a small handful of artists at the forefront of redefining the genre of contemporary nueva trova (also known as nueva canción) in the U.S., Farrera has been called by Latin Beat Magazine "an important discovery." She is a shining star in a new generation of "singer/poets" setting roots in the U.S., whose original work and interpretations are reshaping this important musical form.
Bom in Caracas, Venezuela, Farrera grew up singing "fast and loud" and playing cuatro informally within her large, musical family. When the Venezuelan progressive political move-ment Farrera was intensely involved with was crushed in the late '70s, she emigrated to the United States. Ashland, Oregon became her adopted home. Still committed to bearing witness'to injustice, Farrera began composing and singing professionally, first within Oregon and today in venues all across the U.S.
Performing both originals and standards in Spanish, Portuguese and English, Farrera's passionate vocals and percussive guitar style have made her one of the most sought-after per-formers in the Pacific Northwest. Her music is rooted in the traditional rhythms and instruments of Latin America but, she is not a purist. Influenced by the joropos and gaitas of Venezuela, and the music of Brazil, Spain, Peru and the Caribbean, Farrera has a distinctive sound that is highly syncopated, mixing "samba, calypso and other styles into a gorgeous Pan-American sound" (The Portland Oregonian).
Farrera expands the tradition as a composer writing fiery, romantic love ballads and musically addressing contemporary issues from her unique perspective as a Latina living in the U.S. Farrera imbues her work with the essence of the Latin spirit - a fierce passion combined with romantic tenderness.
Farrera has won over all types of audiences ranging from hard-core folkies to Latin music lovers. Recent tours include sold-out shows in Texas and Colorado and standing ovations in California and New Mexico. She has showcased at major fairs and festivals including Bumbershoot and Folklife in Seattle, El Encuentro in San Francisco, Festival at the Lake in Oakland and Wimminfest in Albuquerque. This Fall she will tour the Mid-West and Southwest.
Farrera is touring behind her most recent CD, Alma Latina (1995), released by Redwood Records. On this album Farrera pays tribute to significant and well-loved songwriters of Latin America including Silvio Rodriguez, Violeta Parra and Antonio Carlos Jobim. She is accompanied by virtuoso Peruvian guitarist Alfredo Muro and Venezuelan multi-instrumental wizard, Jackeline Rago on cuatro and percussion. The album has received rave reviews by the mainstream and Latin press.
Walking in the Jungle (1993), Farrera's self-produced release features original songs, performed with the Tropical Band. Cuts from Alma Latina and Walking in the Jungle are receiving airplay on public, college, AAA and Spanish radio stations throughout North America and are distributed nationally. Irene Farrera's music touches the soul of her audiences and leaves them mesmerized and inspired.
uIrene Farrera sends her voice into the world cloaked in many guises, an illusionist's trick that lets her presence drift quietly into the hearts of her listeners." Chiori Santiago San Francisco Music Critic
N I N A KORICAN MANAGEMENT PO BOX 5817 EUGENE OR 97405 PHI 541.484-6140 FAX: 541. 302-1987 E-MAIL: [email protected]
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RECORDINGS!
ALMA LATINA National Release Debut (Redwood Records) Irene interprets her favorite songs by Latin American composers accompanied by virtuoso Peruvian guitarist Alfredo Muro and Venezuelan Jackeline Rago on cuatro, mandolin and percussion.
WALKING IN THE JUNGLE Joined by her Tropical Band, this CD features all original music. Upbeat percussion, keyboards, sax, drums and bass form the backdrop for Irene's powerful vocals.
IRENE Self-produced debut recording featuring traditional and contemporary folk music from Latin America.
Featured on CASCADIA 1996 Governor's Arts Award CD Celebrating the excellence and diversity of Oregon's musical community.
"An important discovery. " Latin Beat Magazine "Deep, dusky; appealing vocals.. .aLatina version ofMahlathini or Barry White.99
Dirty Linen "Truly distinctive.99
Cashbox "A remarkably versatile voice...(her) vivid emotions require no translation.99
Z Magazine "Irene captivates us with the depth of feeling in her beautiful voice.99
Heartsong Review "Farrera9s voice seems to caress each word with an impassioned tincture like the rarest of spices.99
In Town Magazine " You must use all your senses and listen to this CD in its entirety.99
La Vista "A beautifully diverse collection.. .Highly recommended!99
Ladyslipper "Farrera writes moving odes to the spirit of love...a gorgeous pan-American sound.99
The Oregonian kkk "A smoky, sultry voice full of passion and drama.99
The Tampa Tribune "Farrera9s vocal dimensions are striking...99
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
N I N A KORICAN MANAGEMENT PO BOX 5817 EUGENE OR 97405 PH: 541.484-6140 FAX: 541. 302-1987 E-MAIL: [email protected]
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