Argentinian-born singer Sofia Koutsovitis moved to the U.S. in 2001 and began absorbing Afro-Colombian, Indian and African music traditions. The Buenos Aires native landed first in Boston, then relocated to New York -- a perfect laboratory for her musical explorations. Koutsovitis talks about her debut album, "Ojala," and performs live in our studio.
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Comments [3]
Wow, the song that opened the segment gave me goosebumps!
I'm definitely going to pick up this CD.
very nice sound, you should mention that she is not the original artist for this track though. I just feel that is important.
I just want to say I had the great pleasure of presenting Ms Koutsevitis in 2007 on a series I run, "Women Take The Bandstand @ The Nuyorican Poets Cafe," a series for women bandleaders. I must say she is one of the most innovative and talented women we have come across (and that's saying a lot--we are blessed with so many talented artists in that series) Her skill as a singer, improviser and composer are hard to match, and she is also a very creative "repertorist " (can I say that? Is that a word?) Everyone should RUN out and get her CD, "Ojala." It has become a favorite in our household. !Dale, Sofia!
Jessica Valiente
Musical Director, Los Mas Valientes
Director, Women Take the Bandstand @ The Nuyorican Poets Cafe
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