SANTA LUCIA LFR: The Streets/Las Calles

Santa Lucia LFR

The Streets/Las Calles

© 2003 German Cantillo (775020508125)

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Canadian-base Nicaraguan singer-songwriter German Cantillo started with a vision to create an exciting sound that evokes the early days of Latin Rock, while adding his own blend of Funk with a fresh new mix.

tracks

1 Intro
2 Un Funk Cabron
3 Lupita
4 Muchacha
5 Por Tu Amor
6 Las Calles Lloran Libertad
7 El Reflejo
8 Pillo de Almas
9 Como Puedes Tu (english version)
10 Como Puedes Tu (spanish version)
11 Por Tu Amor (english version)
12 Lenny
13 Cuento las Horas

notes

Driven to introduce something fresh and original, Santa Lucia lfr, "STL" how the band is better known around,came together in "La Mision" The Mission district in San Francisco in 1997 but moved back to Canada in 1999 and the band re-aperared in Vancouver, BC at the end of 1999 At the heart of the group is Canadian-base Nicaraguan singer-songwriter German Cantillo who started with a vision to create an exciting sound that evokes the early days of Latin Rock, while adding his own blend of Funk with a fresh new mix. He started out in Vancouver's Latin music scene over eight years ago before moving to the Bay Area and back again. At the time he was playing along side other bands playing traditional Latin music like Cumbias, Salsa, norteñas, etc.. Started to write new music after own experiences but never got a chance to be listen to by other Latin band members, they were too busy playing covers!, he continued to write new material for a new project and his vision produced Santa Lucia lfr with a Latin sound unlike any other in the city.
The group had created a buzz even before the EP's release, thanks in large part to German C. The dark-haired, saucer-eyed singer's stage-owning presence and sexual energy immediately made the band a must-see.
The 13-song debut CD was recorded at Turtle Studios in White Rock, BC. Canada By German and producer Larry Anschell (Pearl Jam, Alice in Chain, Gob, Sum 41) in the summer and fall of 2003,
The studio its actually not far from where I live, comments German, its 10 minutes drive to the studio and 10 minutes drive to the Canada/US border. On the last week of production I was so tired already and this club promoter came into the studio and heard few of the takes and said, "that's the kind of music I like as an opening act in Seattle" pauses.. "Tomorrow" I don't know weather to laugh or cry I mean Seattle it's only an hour and a half away, but we did it, we enjoyed it and made us feel alive again to be on the road.
The band has been playing live showcases close to home, leaving a trail of blown away fans in their wake, while gearing up for that inevitable next step to world wide touring.
Back to the album, as an added BONUS feature on the CD you'll find what its call enhanced cd, it contains a video version of a series of behind the scene on the recording of the album, plus links and photos for your enjoyment.

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  • From the ashes of his last group's desintegration came the idea of Santa Lucia L
    author: The Latin Connection

    The collision of styles can be heard in the group's new release, particularly their version of the song "Lupita" which starts with a very pure Cuban sound played by the strong, blatty wind section, then halts abruptly and breaks into a crowd-jumping chorus, which is pushed aside by an assertive trombone solo, them combine with the chorus and finally finished off in a cool, detached guitar solo. Santa Lucia LFR's first CD was independently released by the group itself. The ideology behind the album is a conscious approach to social issues, as Cantillo explains. The tittle of one of the album cuts, "Las calles Lloran Libertad/The Streets Cry Freedom", expresses this sentiment. Nevertheless, Cantillo and the other members of the group always balance their songs of social commentary with songs that touch on issues of everyday life that are great for shaking out stress. Tanya Kliefoth

  • Arguably the first local Rock en Espanol CD in Vancouver.
    author: The Province Newspaper. Vancouver, BC.

    Curiously, this world music phenomenon mostly passed us by in terms of both tours and influencing local combos but Santa Lucia LFR's new release "The Streets/Las Calles" (Grade: A-) changes all that. Arguably the first local Rock en Espanol CD in Vancouver. No doubt!. With its big brass section blaring and a salsa-funk rhythm that brings early Santana to mind, songs such as "Lupita" or "Un Funk Cabron" could make a wallflower start bustin' moves. For this album, Santa Lucia left the syrup at home and only brought the hot sauce. Stuart Derdeyn

  • The songs are balance between vocal tracks and horny intrumental track with plen
    author: Monday Magazine. Victoria, BC.

    Certain music are meant to be listened to at certain temperatures. Quiet, introspective folk for a chill autumn; boisterous pop in the enlivening spring. But anything even slightly funky, especialy when it comes with Latin tinges, just screams to be enjoy when summer is in full swing. Last week's rain may have made it seem like summer is still a ways off, but that sticky, moist warmth is even more fitting for Santa Lucia's dense groove. Pack the Vancouver sextet on-stage at a nightclub and you've got a recipe for hotness. Bill Stuart

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