Critically-acclaimed Latin folk-alternative group, Pistolera, continues its mission to expand the limits of Latin music as they release their new album, "En Este Camino". The new album is the follow-up to their buzzworthy 2006 debut Siempre Hay Salida. En Este Camino reunites the band with Grammy Award-winning producer Charlie Dos Santos. The result is a sonic merging of soul-stirring traditional Mexican rhythms laced with social commentary via lyrics from accomplished singer/songwriter Sandra Lilia Velásquez. “En Este Camino” has much range. The play list zigzags the listener through an uplifting blend of dance-inducing sounds that can be heard at any backyard "carne asada" mixed with political themes. It is music for your feet and your mind. Topics include the plight of the immigrant ("Extranjero"), tongue-in-cheek observations about a racially-biased American power structure ("Policía" and "Piloto") and an appreciation for wisdom that comes from maturity ("Nuevos Ojos," "Un Momento" and "Vieja"). All in all, the En Este Camino is as much a celebration of "cultura" as it is thought-provoking owing to the music's unique ability to frame political views without overshadowing the upbeat fiesta attitude of the band. |