Calexico and “Carried To Dust” studio and live contributor, guitarist/singer Jairo Zavala, have just released a full-length album under the moniker DePedro. The album is also the first release of the National Geographic Music label!
Track Listing:
1. Como el Viento
2. Don’t Leave Me Now
3. Memoria
4. Two Parts in One
5. Llorona
6. Te Sigo Soñando
7. Comanche
8. Qué Puedo Hacer por Ti?
9. Equivocado
10. Tomorrow
11. Miguelito
More info:
“DePedro” the first solo album from the man behind the name Jairo Zavala, and also the first full-length release for the newly minted Nat Geo Music label, comes out today. The album combines the Madrid native’s varied influences with a particular North American bent. “DePedro” was recorded in Calexico’s studios in Tucson, Ariz., and Calexico serves as the backing band for most of the record. Calexico’s lead singer, Joey Burns, duets on several tracks. As a touring guitarist for Calexico, Zavala has toured the world, most recently playing shows in the United States with the Decemberists and Andrew Bird. But his own material is on display, too: Not only did he play at this year’s SXSW, but the songs he’s written with Calexico (“Victor Jara’s Hands” for example, off last year’s “Carried to Dust”) are a constant part of the band’s repertoire. To celebrate the release, National Geographic is giving away an MP3 single, “La Memoria” To download the single and check out the video, go to http://www.natgeomusic.net. Hear more from DePedro and some tracks from the new album on “National Geographic Weekend” a weekly talk show hosted by Boyd Matson, on Aug. 22 and 23. More info can be found at http://www.nationalgeograph ic.com/radio/national-geographic-weekend.html. “The debut solo album of former Calexico guitarist Jairo Zavala is primarily in Spanish, but even if you don’t speak the romance language, you’ll appreciate these soothing melodies and Zavala’s sexy scratchy voice. Two tracks that’ll have you hooked: ’La Memoria’ and ’Don’t Leave Me Now.’” — Real Simple “…on his solo debut, ’DePedro,’ for which Zavala records under the same name, members of Calexico return the favor, with stunning results…The album…is one of this year’s left-field delights” – Billboard”Perfect Time” by Russian Red y Depedro” (Depedro Myspace page)
I really love this song/video by Russian Red and DePedro:
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Whoa! I didn’t know that! That’s really cool… I just found some cool photos of Calexico at their performance in Israel if you want to check them out: http://spinearth.tv/report/from-one-desert-to-another-calexico-visit-israel
Enjoy 🙂
wow, that is really cool, love the post there, bet that was an amazing night hey?
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