Fiesta Global
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
A woman with a wealth of talents, the Peru native Flor Bromley is as actress, puppeteer, storyteller, and, of course, a musician. With Fiesta Global, the singer-songwriter is in exceptional company as several esteemed Latin performers help her flesh out this fusion celebration for kids and their parents.
“Fiesta” starts the listen and indeed brings a party of playful percussion, energetic Latin rhythm and well timed horns, and “We Came To America” continues the festivities with an acoustic guitar in a more folk influenced setting of strong storytelling where Noemi Gasparini’s violin even makes an appearance.
A listen where each tune brings new ideas, “Bamba” recruits precise picking and Claudio Vega’s strong pipes complement the classic tune, while “Panuelo”, with Damaris, makes great use of George Sáenz’s trombone in a more haunting tone. “Salta”, one of the record’s finest, then gets ska friendly with a bouncy rhythm that you can’t help but dance to.
Deep into the record, “Superheroe” offers some punky spirit in the guitar fueled rocker that’s complete with an anthemic chorus, and “Vinimos A America” exits the listen bare but impactful with strong vocal work as violin complements the guitar.
A listen that embraces Mexican son jarocho, NOLA jazz, punk rock, Brazilian batacuda and Colombian cumbia, among other ideas, Fiesta Global is a great way to bring some culture in the young minds while having a great time, and the adults certainly won’t have a hard time enjoying, too.
Travels well with: Mi Amigo Hamlet- Happy Land Is Tierra Feliz; Evan And Vanessa- In Our World There Are No Strangers