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Perla Batalla in Grass Valley Sunday Dec 15 with Ma Muse
Grammy nominated vocalist, composer, and arranger Perla Batalla was born in Los Angeles, CA. Her father was a musician and owned a popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged Perla to embark on a solo career. Perla released her debut Perla Batalla on the Warner/Discovery label in 1994. Not surprisingly, the critics loved it, calling her singing sublime and her talent stunning. Like many original artists, Perla opted to go independent, releasing her second album, Mestiza in 1998 on her own Mechuda Music label. An immediate favorite on Public Radio shows throughout the U.S. Mestiza was selected as Best Independent Release of the Year by Amazon.com. Heaven and Earth followed in 2000, along with a nod to Perla as Amazons Emerging Artist of the Year. Both Mestiza and Heaven and Earth celebrate a powerful civilization born from the explosive marriage of separate worlds. A resplendent, vibrant culture nourished by mysticism, imagery, magic and myth.
Perlas eagerly awaited follow-up to the Mestiza song cycle was an innovative undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy. Named for her parents record shop, the Discoteca Batalla project , was a compilation of original compositions interspersed with traditional Spanish language classics arranged to reflect Perlas rich bicultural personal and musical heritage. Perla has taken the timeless songs heard growing up and molded their rhythmic and melodic forms to create a stunning cross-pollination of trend and tradition. Discoteca Batalla has appeared on best of lists throughout the country.
Perla is excited about her tribute to Leonard Cohen entitled Bird on the Wire. The Album includes special guests such as; David Hidalgo (of Los Lobos), Bill Gable, Vinnie Coliauta, Greg Leisz, Julie Christensen and many other fine musicians.
Ma Muse
From those sweet harmonies of the stage to that soft sway of the room, a tenderness lives between Ma Muse and their audience. It is that precious communion of sharing roots music that bonds strangers, draws loved ones close, suspends applause, and lifts a house to its feet.
Singing with a voice of heritage, the songstress duo of Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker is dedicated to uplifting community through song and joy.
With a hauntingly rich a capella presence, these alto-sopranos weave a blend of whimsy and emotional depth. This texture is spun with upright bass, mandolin, bazuki, guitar, flute, kalimba, ankle bells, train whistles, gospel claps, jazz snaps, laughter, calls, response, and- a unicycle.
In the turn of only two seasons, Ma Muse has toured concert halls across the country en route to the famous Wish Bone Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where they recorded their first full length album "All The Way."
The dynamic and genuine following of fans knows Ma music is soul music. From the first verse, everyone seems ready to return, and ready to celebrate. Ma Muse splashed Atlanta audiences when they placed in the finals of the bi-annual Open Mic Shootout at the legendary singer-songwriter venue, Eddie's Attic.
A sound as pure as the talent and intention given to it, this music speaks from the quiet places of our lives.
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LocationThe Center for the Arts
314 West Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
United States
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