Soltron by Soltron
Rooted in the drum and blooming in San Francisco's Mission District, Soltron is a collective of musicians, educators, activists and artists creating a new sound that brings a message of social justice and Latino cultural awareness. The band is committed to preserving the varied traditions of the Latino diaspora with music that tingles the spine and strikes a chord between tradition and relentless change.
Tracklist
| 1. | Échame Luz | 4:38 |
| 2. | Arroz Con Gandules | 5:46 |
| 3. | En La Rumba | 5:53 |
| 4. | I Live Where You Vacation | 5:25 |
| 5. | Mueve La Cintura | 7:32 |
| 6. | Stand Up! | 5:01 |
| 7. | Strike As One | 4:57 |
Credits
released October 10, 2016
Soltron is:
Adriana Marrero - Vocals
Ahkeel Mestayer- Dun Duns, Sampler Pads
on Échame Luz-- bata and shekere
on Mueve La Cintura- Conga
on Stand-up- Brazilian percussion
Anthony Sierra - Congas, Bata,Vocals
Arturo Blanco - Drum Set
Christian Navarro - Trumpet
Daniel Riera - Wind Controller, Flute solo on En La Rumba
Kai Lyons - Bass, Guitar solo on Échame Luz
Manolo Davila - Guitar, Lead Vocals on Mueve La Cintura
Noah Rosen - Tenor Saxophone
Remi Spiro - Timbales,
on Échame Luz- bata Bongo Bell
on Arroz Con Gandules- Bongo Bell brazilian percussion
on Stand up-brazilian percussion triangle
on Strike as One- triangle
on Mueve La Cintura-background vocals
Roque Baron - Vocals, Emcee
Ruben Sandoval - Trombone
Produced by Greg Landau
Recorded by Greg Landau and Daniel Riera
Musical Direction and production by Daniel Riera
with Camilo Landau at Patio de Ochun, Lee Bothwick at Jingletown Studios and Noah Killeen at Studio Trilogy
Mixed by Carlos Alvarez
Mastered by John Greenham
Tracks:
Échame Luz
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Adriana Marrero and Raul Perales
Arroz Con Gandules
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Arturo Riera and Anthony Sierra
En la Rumba
● Composed by Arturo Blanco
● Arranged by Arturo Blanco and Soltron
● Lyrics by Arturo Blanco and Roque Baron
#ilivewhereyouvacation
● Composed by Soltron
● Arranged by Soltron
● Lyrics by Adriana Marrero, Anthony Sierra and Roque Baron
Mueve la Cintura
● Composed by Manolo Davila
● Arranged by Manolo Davila and Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and Roque Baron
Stand Up!
● Composed by Soltron
● Arranged by Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and MC Pauze
Strike As One
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and Roque Baron
Guest Musicians
● MC Pauze
○ Rap and vocals on Stand Up!
● Camille Mai
○ Background vocals
● Michael Spiro
○ guiro on En La Rumba, Arroz con Gandules, Mueve la Cintura,
○ guira, gongué, shekere on I Live Where You Vacation
● Carlos Aldama
○ Prayer for Ochun on Mueve la Cintura
○ Lucumí prayer on Echame Luz
Mission Statement:
Rooted in the drum and blooming in San Francisco's Mission District, Soltron is a collective of musicians, educators, activists and artists creating a new sound that brings a message of social justice and Latino cultural awareness. The band is committed to preserving the varied traditions of the Latino diaspora with music that tingles the spine and strikes a chord between tradition and relentless change.
Special thanks to:
Greg Landau for his guidance, faith and commitment to Soltron, Sylvia Ramirez for her social media mastery, Jennie Rodriguez for making space at the Mission Cultural Center, Pablo Davila for engineering and pre-production, Alexa Treviño for photographing and supporting Soltron, Guillo Cruz for his artistry and interpretation, Camille Mai for her illustration, vocals and artistic contributions, Jessica Recinos for catalyzing the dance floor, Raul Perales for his role in founding the group, Arturo Riera, John Calloway, John Santos, Michael Spiro for their mentorship, MC Pauze, J Dilla, Yoruba Andabo, all of our Kickstarter supporters, and all of our families, friends, fans and loved ones for their care, inspiration and encouragement.
Copyright Soltron 2016. All rights reserved.
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Soltron is:
Adriana Marrero - Vocals
Ahkeel Mestayer- Dun Duns, Sampler Pads
on Échame Luz-- bata and shekere
on Mueve La Cintura- Conga
on Stand-up- Brazilian percussion
Anthony Sierra - Congas, Bata,Vocals
Arturo Blanco - Drum Set
Christian Navarro - Trumpet
Daniel Riera - Wind Controller, Flute solo on En La Rumba
Kai Lyons - Bass, Guitar solo on Échame Luz
Manolo Davila - Guitar, Lead Vocals on Mueve La Cintura
Noah Rosen - Tenor Saxophone
Remi Spiro - Timbales,
on Échame Luz- bata Bongo Bell
on Arroz Con Gandules- Bongo Bell brazilian percussion
on Stand up-brazilian percussion triangle
on Strike as One- triangle
on Mueve La Cintura-background vocals
Roque Baron - Vocals, Emcee
Ruben Sandoval - Trombone
Produced by Greg Landau
Recorded by Greg Landau and Daniel Riera
Musical Direction and production by Daniel Riera
with Camilo Landau at Patio de Ochun, Lee Bothwick at Jingletown Studios and Noah Killeen at Studio Trilogy
Mixed by Carlos Alvarez
Mastered by John Greenham
Tracks:
Échame Luz
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Adriana Marrero and Raul Perales
Arroz Con Gandules
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Arturo Riera and Anthony Sierra
En la Rumba
● Composed by Arturo Blanco
● Arranged by Arturo Blanco and Soltron
● Lyrics by Arturo Blanco and Roque Baron
#ilivewhereyouvacation
● Composed by Soltron
● Arranged by Soltron
● Lyrics by Adriana Marrero, Anthony Sierra and Roque Baron
Mueve la Cintura
● Composed by Manolo Davila
● Arranged by Manolo Davila and Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and Roque Baron
Stand Up!
● Composed by Soltron
● Arranged by Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and MC Pauze
Strike As One
● Composed by Daniel Riera
● Arranged by Daniel Riera and Soltron
● Lyrics by Manolo Davila and Roque Baron
Guest Musicians
● MC Pauze
○ Rap and vocals on Stand Up!
● Camille Mai
○ Background vocals
● Michael Spiro
○ guiro on En La Rumba, Arroz con Gandules, Mueve la Cintura,
○ guira, gongué, shekere on I Live Where You Vacation
● Carlos Aldama
○ Prayer for Ochun on Mueve la Cintura
○ Lucumí prayer on Echame Luz
Mission Statement:
Rooted in the drum and blooming in San Francisco's Mission District, Soltron is a collective of musicians, educators, activists and artists creating a new sound that brings a message of social justice and Latino cultural awareness. The band is committed to preserving the varied traditions of the Latino diaspora with music that tingles the spine and strikes a chord between tradition and relentless change.
Special thanks to:
Greg Landau for his guidance, faith and commitment to Soltron, Sylvia Ramirez for her social media mastery, Jennie Rodriguez for making space at the Mission Cultural Center, Pablo Davila for engineering and pre-production, Alexa Treviño for photographing and supporting Soltron, Guillo Cruz for his artistry and interpretation, Camille Mai for her illustration, vocals and artistic contributions, Jessica Recinos for catalyzing the dance floor, Raul Perales for his role in founding the group, Arturo Riera, John Calloway, John Santos, Michael Spiro for their mentorship, MC Pauze, J Dilla, Yoruba Andabo, all of our Kickstarter supporters, and all of our families, friends, fans and loved ones for their care, inspiration and encouragement.
Copyright Soltron 2016. All rights reserved.
Soltronsf.com
Follow soltronsf on Facebook and Instagram
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Born out of the rich arts community of San Francisco's Mission district, Soltron is a native fusion of afro-carribean rythms, Latin rock,samba batucada laced with strains of hip-hop, jazz and electronic music. Their music addresses gentrification, displaced youth and building community.