"Adrian Quesada's body of work reflects a restless creativity. The resume for the Austin, Texas-based musician, producer and composer includes Grupo Fantasma, Black Pumas, Brownout and any number of collaborations. He's constantly looking for new sounds and voices. So what does Quesada bring to the Tiny Desk? Four singers, four boleros. Angelica Garcia, Flor de Toloache's Mireya Ramos, Trish Toledo and iLe each offer something distinct and personal to these songs originally found on two volumes of Quesada's Boleros Psicodelicos."
"Bolero, a Cuban song form that has not changed much over the centuries, has always been an opportunity for vocalists to inhabit the undeniable drama of the lyrics. Heartbreak is a big deal in boleros and it's easy (and common) for vocalists to overdo the drama with overwrought vocal gymnastics. That is not the case here. Each vocalist has the discipline and artistic vision to insert just enough of themselves to leave an impression, but not overstate their case."
Adrian Quesada assembled four singers to perform boleros at a Tiny Desk set during NPR Music's celebration of Latinidad. The performers—Angelica Garcia, Mireya Ramos, Trish Toledo and iLe—interpret songs from Quesada's Boleros Psicodelicos with distinct personal styles. Quesada's background includes Grupo Fantasma, Black Pumas and Brownout, and his production foregrounds subtle arrangements that allow vocal nuance. Bolero's dramatic lyricism remains central, but the singers avoid overwrought vocal gymnastics, favoring disciplined restraint that preserves emotional impact. The set includes 'Idolo,' 'Tus Tormentas,' 'Hoy Que Llueve' and 'Mentiras Con Carino,' supported by a seven-piece band.
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