Release Date: December 14, 2018
Catalog #: AR0011
Format: Digital
21st Century
Jazz
Vocal Music
Voice

Música Universal

Vocal Universo ensemble

With Ansonica Records’ release of MÚSICA UNIVERSAL, traditional Cuban tunes and wider genres of pop and soul stand side by side. Vocal Universo’s performances intend to appeal to all varieties of musical tastes, with the understanding that humanity has a deeper understanding of music that breaks through language and genre barriers.

Founded in 1997, Vocal Universo has evolved over the years into a quartet of four talented women: Martha Jacqueline Ramírez Torres, Anna Lee Carrete Ramírez, Anne Gómez Medero, and Carmen Rosa González Álvarez. Their rich harmonies mesh effortlessly in performances that are conversational, entertaining, and altogether moving. The tunes on MÚSICA UNIVERSAL, from the rich, rhythmic Acariciame to the snappy Flight of the Foo Bird which employs an improvisational feel and unrestrained scat singing, guarantee that no listener will be sitting still by the end of the album.

MÚSICA UNIVERSAL offers a look at traditional Cuban tunes and lyrics with an infusion of modern energy. By uncovering the vocal prowess of these artists, Ansonica Records welcomes a powerful musical force to the world’s center stage.

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Track Listing & Credits

# Title Composer Performer
01 Acaríciame Jacqueline Ramírez Torres Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:18
02 El Cumbanchero Rafael Hernández Marín Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 1:48
03 El Yerbero Moderno Néstor Mili Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:00
04 Profecía Adolfo Guzmán Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:15
05 Quirino Con Su Tres Emilio Grenet Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:04
06 Cuarteto de Aida Guido López, Olga Navarro, Cuarteto De Aida Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 1:44
07 Desafindo Tom Jobim Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 3:10
08 Flight of the Foo Birds Neal Hefti Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 3:22
09 Dime Si Eres Tú Cesar Portillo De La Luz Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 1:46
10 Drume Negrita Ernesto Grenet Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:01
11 El Carbonero Iván Fernández Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 1:51
12 El Jamaiquino Niño Rivera Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:34
13 Llorando por Dentro Arturo De Castro Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:16
14 Varios de Pedro Junco Pedro Junco Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 4:35
15 Si Me Pudieras Querer Ignacio Villa Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 2:42
16 Suavecito Ignacio Piñeiro Vocal Universo | Jacqueline Ramirez Torres, Anna Lee Ramirez Reel, Anne Gomez Medero, Carmen Rosa González Álvarez, vocals 3:22

Recorded in Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

Executive Producer Bob Lord

Audio Director Jeff LeRoy
Production Engineer Lucas Paquette
Mastering Sean Michaud

Design & Marketing Director Brett Picknell
Design Edward Fleming

Artist Information

Vocal Universo

Ensemble

Founded in Pinar del Río on March 22, 1997 by four doctors who practiced both professions, VOCAL UNIVERSO began their journey with a wide coverage of local and national media, participating in important shows in their locality and in the country.