We can’t believe it, “Alma” is officially on the first round US GRAMMY ballot! Ole!!
Our first album “Dawn” also made it to the first round for a nomination last year, so saying that we are proud and honored is really an understatement!
Of all the milestones, this is truly one of the most special accomplishments a musician can reach. We are so proud of this record and all the folks who put their hearts into this album: Olyda, Bob, Gonzalo, Engin, Arturo, Maria, Yiyi, Tony, Ernesto, Sol, Elisabet, Adrian, Arielle, Giselle. We love you! This wouldn't have been possible without you ❤️
Considering that this a brand new project of only 2 years, we are over the moon…Thank you everyone for your unconditional support 🙏🏽
If you are a Recording Academy Member, please consider voting for “Alma” by ALBA Musik, produced and mixed by Bob DiGiacomo and mastered by legend Robert Honablue.
Link to “DAWN” on all platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/albamusik/alma
Let me tell you a story:
Once upon a time, there was a man from a magical island called the Dominican Republic. He loved to draw and paint and even studied architecture. One day he moved to the bustling melting pot of the world, New York City, sharing his creativity and making art for four more decades. He created works of art so brilliant that they ended up in museums all over the world and in the homes of private collectors, like the little known dancer named Mikhai Baryshnikov. He was even selected as the official artist of the 2012 Latin GRAMMYS. By this time, he already had two beautiful children with his life partner. One of their children discovered flamenco dance when she was a little girl, first studying in her elementary school and later in private lessons at home. The flamenco teacher and the little girl’s parents became lifelong friends. Many years later, the flamenco teacher began writing music and when she released her compositions for the first time, she remembered her friend from the magical island. His paintings and drawings were so vibrant with colors and movement and they expressed the wonder and joy that reminded her of her songs. They agreed that the artist would make the cover art for the first album, “DAWN”. Everybody loved it so much that they decided he should make the cover art for the second album, “ALMA”.
The artist’s name is Germán Perez. It is an honor and a privilege to have his work connected with ALBA Musik. Germán’s wife is María Hinojosa, a trailblazing journalist who has been named three times now one of 100 Most Influential people by Hispanic Business Magazine. Their daughter -Yurema- and her love for flamenco, was the catalyst for it all!
💃🏽 THE END 🌻
The second album of original music for my favorite project, ALBA Musik, comes out very soon. It’s called “ALMA”, just to continue the play on the letters of my name and my collaborator’s name, Albert Alabedra. We have just returned from a beautiful Summer tour in Spain and Switzerland, where we took the opportunity to film footage for the next music video in the Alps. It was so moving to be able to share our music with new audiences and make new friends for the growing ALBA family!
Once again, our talented and enigmatic friend, Germán Perez, created the artwork for the cover. We feel it captures the feeling of a carnival or a party with friends where everyone is dancing and singing, celebrating a sense of belonging to something special that shines with color and movement and wonder. Germán also created the artwork for the 2012 US GRAMMYS! We are so lucky to have him be a part of ALBA.
“ALMA”
1 Al Alba (At Dawn)
2 Mi Limonero (My Lemontree)
3 El Rosal (The Rosebush)
4 La Paradoja (Paradox)
5 Interludio (Interlude)
6 Tu Cara (Your Face)
7 Salida (Outro)
Click here to pre-save and have access to the album on any streaming platform!
Make sure to follow ALBA Musik on Instagram and Youtube (@albamusik) and on your favorite music streaming platform! We are preparing album launch concerts in NYC on Sept 21 and Boston on Oct 3 and we have a string of performances coming up, including the United Nations on Oct 17!
We are so happy to say that yesterday we submitted our brand new ALBA song to the Tiny Desk Contest! "Al Alba" is an original Composition by ALBA Musik (Albert Alabedra & Bárbara Martínez)
Bárbara Martínez: vocals
Albert Alabedra: guitar
Olyda Ola: vocals/percussion
See lyrics and translation in the YouTube description and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!
Come see us performing on Saturday in the Berkshires at the RACE BROOK LODGE on 2/24 at 8pm
Friends,
I am thanking the universe today be considered in best Latin Pop Album category for the Grammys with the music that I co-wrote and recorded with my friend Albert Alabedra under ALBA Musik!
If you know anyone who is a recording academy voter, please mention to them that ALBA Musik is on the ballot for their consideration!!
Gracias!!!
Bárbara
