I dedicate this song to Hermeto Pascoal, whose infinite output of inventive compositions never ceases to amaze and inspire me.
My friend Debra Grobman asked me if I could write a Samba, sort of in the Electronica genre, and well... although I attempted it, I never really ventured into those waters, but here is the version I wrote!
from
Circus/O Circo,
track released July 29, 2014
“Samba Electrica” – Music and arrangement by Norma LaTuchie
Basic tracks recorded at 4th Street Recording, Los Angeles, CA 2012 Daniel Jimenez Afanador – engineer
Additional recording at Civil Defense Music, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Daniel Jimenez Afanador – engineer
Editing - Daniel Jimenez Afanador, Los Angeles, CA
Editing, Mixing & Mastering at Beagle Studios, Santa Barbara, CA
July 2014; Emmet Sargeant - engineer
MUSICIANS:
Norma LaTuchie – Flute/ Piccolo/ Alto Flute/ Voice
Kana Shimanuki –Voice
Fabiano do Nascimento – 7 String Nylon Guitar/ Soprano Guitar
Daniel Jimenez Afanador - Electric guitar
Kevin Fukagawa – Piano
Randy Tico – Electric Bass
Tiki Pasillas – Drums & Percussion
Carlinhos “Pandeiro de Ouro” Oliveira – Percussion