Maria the Mexican Releases Debut Album
Moon Colored Jade Melds Sounds of Many Influences
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KANSAS CITY, MO.– Maria the Mexican’s debut full length release entitled Moon Colored Jade is best described as Americana soul and Mexican groove sung in English and Spanish. The record’s 10 original and two traditional tracks are influenced by the classic popular masters of the American rock, soul and blues landscape while lending a new interpretation to some traditional Mexican standards. The record brings back a time when music was vocally-oriented while being deeply rooted in musicianship.
Fronted by two sisters, Maria and Tess Cuevas, with guitar and vocals added by Garrett Nordstrom and Jason Riley, Maria the Mexican is a fresh sound fueled by creativity and artful rifts. Moon Colored Jade was produced by Nordstrom and Matthew Russo (Hall and Oates) and was mixed by Ben Brodin (Bright Eyes, First Aid Kit)
The record’s lead off track, Rock and Sway, is a modern twist on an established Motown formula of catchy vocals mixed with supple rhythms. The vocals start soft and subtle but soon introduce Maria and Tess Cuevas as soulful lead and harmony vocalists.
Bring it on Body borrows a vibe from the formidable funky sounds of Curtis Mayfield mixed with Philly blue-eyed soul. It is produced with strings and horns and is partly “So In Love” mixed with an early Hall and Oates’ “Sara” vibe. The lyrics convey a sense of loss, longing, and eventually hope…
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